Sacred Texts and the First Myth about the Creation of Writing

Abstract No myth about the origin of writing is known so far for Mesopotamia (only a legend). By applying new Hylistic methodology research into mythology, first creation can be reconstructed. The we call Nissaba Creates Writing Sacred Song Enlil narrates writing, which serves to immortalise divine song at very moment when supreme god creating it orally. Results this investigation bear important implications two phenomena, concerning sacred texts and writing. (1) From an emic perspective, created by gods turn out sacred, even numinous, in their conception. Further analysis subscript “Nissaba praise!” or ka enim-ma, latter properly understood as “wording words,” demonstrates that many Sumerian Akkadian were indeed regarded texts. Ancient thus proves culture based on (2) sheds light origins perceived from inventors writing: decisive function was seen not overcoming economic challenges, but coping with ritual needs . Re-examining historical evidence perspective opens up possibilities cultural history