Anonymous Is a Woman Quotes

“En Hedu-Anna (CA. 2300 BC, Akkadian) World's first known female astronomer. Her scientific calculations are known to us through her distinguished poetry, which was recorded on cuneiform tablets.”
― Nina Ansary, Anonymous Is a Woman: A Global Chronicle of Gender Inequality

“Tapputi-Belatekallim (CA. 1200 BC, Babylonian) World's first chemist. Working alongside another female chemist... Tapputi recorded her methodology to create what may be the first treatise on perfume making.”
― Nina Ansary, Anonymous Is a Woman: A Global Chronicle of Gender Inequality

“Kentake Amanerinas (60s-50s BC -
ca. 10 BC) Ethiopian queen and defender of the Kingdom of Kush against Roman aggression.

For 500 years there were female rulers in the ancient Kingdom of Kush (present-day northern Sudan).”
― Nina Ansary, Anonymous Is a Woman: A Global Chronicle of Gender Inequality

“Cleopatra Metrodora (CA, 200-400 AD Greek) Her treatise entitled "On the Diseases and Cures of Women" earned her the distinction of becoming the first female medical scholar.”
― Nina Ansary, Anonymous Is a Woman: A Global Chronicle of Gender Inequality