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Mary Catelli's avatar

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.

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Paul Lenz's avatar

Oh that is brilliant information - I love it! Thank you !

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Mary Catelli's avatar

Glad you like it!

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<Julia Henri>'s avatar

How very fascinating! Such great research. Thanks for all the hard work that you do!

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Paul Lenz's avatar

That’s very kind of you to say - thank you !

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<Julia Henri>'s avatar

Most welcome and most sincere!

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Christian Orlic's avatar

really interesting, and shocking rules about women being put to death.

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Paul Lenz's avatar

Yes, I was really surprised to learn how draconian they were.

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