The literature of Mesopotamia has lain dormant
on clay tablets for more than 2000 years. Breathing new life
into this literature through the art of oral storytelling is our
vision.
Media coverage
The Enheduanna Society's activities were featured in a
BBC World Service TV news report by Kifah Arif in
July 2010.
Click on the image on the right to play the video in
Arabic (approx. 3.5 minutes). For an English version,
click here.
Note: BBC videos will not play for users outside the UK.
Check out the current programme of ZIPANG Days Out including
visits to the British Museum and storytelling workshops.
The Enheduanna Society
Online Art
Gallery is now displaying its
Second Exhibition of art inspired by Mesopotamian art and
mythology.
Mission
Statement
This vision inspires the
ZIPANG mission. 'ZIPANG' is
the Sumerian word for 'breath'.
The ZIPANG mission
is undertaken by the Enheduanna Society, an education charity
founded in 2002. To fulfil this mission, the Enheduanna Society
•
organises ZIPANG storytelling events
for all ages
•
provides ZIPANG storytellers for
events organised by others
•
publishes books and CDs of retold stories from ancient Iraq
•
arranges workshops for ZIPANG
storytellers to teach Mesopotamian stories and storytelling
skills
• brings together Iraqi and non-Iraqi scholars, storytellers,
musicians and enthusiasts to develop their shared appreciation
of the literature of ancient Iraq and spread this appreciation
to as many people as possible.
The ZIPANG
storytellers depend for their performance material on the work
of academic translators and teachers.
The Enheduanna Society has received
generous support for ZIPANG
events
and projects from several organisations.
Click here to find out how
you can support the work of the Enheduanna Society.
