On the higher note for a woman tavern-keeper, there is Kubaba, on the Sumerian king list, described as "the woman tavern-keeper, who made firm the foundations of Kiš."
I have known online discussions on this to revolve about the way they were more astounded that a tavern keeper could become king than a woman -- but perhaps they have reason to fear conspiracies in taverns.
On the higher note for a woman tavern-keeper, there is Kubaba, on the Sumerian king list, described as "the woman tavern-keeper, who made firm the foundations of Kiš."
I have known online discussions on this to revolve about the way they were more astounded that a tavern keeper could become king than a woman -- but perhaps they have reason to fear conspiracies in taverns.
Oh that is brilliant information - I love it! Thank you !
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How very fascinating! Such great research. Thanks for all the hard work that you do!
That’s very kind of you to say - thank you !
Most welcome and most sincere!
really interesting, and shocking rules about women being put to death.
Yes, I was really surprised to learn how draconian they were.