EANNA PRESS

20/02/2026

With Easter on the horizon, and the annual debunking articles soon set to follow, it's worth while looking again at the facts, and what the history books actually tell us.

A claim frequently repeated online insists that Jacob Grimm ‘invented’ the goddess Ostara, purely because he is the first person to mention her by name. The logic seems simple: no earlier medieval source, therefore no goddess. Yet this argument falls apart once we move beyond 19th-century Romant...

07/01/2026

Early Copies of our Fifth Title are available Now!

Holy Mother - Horned God:
In search of the Near Eastern origins of Hekate
By Steff V Scott

Book Blurb:
The goddess Gula rises from the sands of the ancient Near East, born at the crossroads of two great cultures, Sumer and Elam, emerging from the Trans-Tigris region, a mysterious land known for its chthonic and serpentine cults. She bears many names: Bau, Nintinugga, Ninisina, Azugallatu, Belet Balati. Each is a distinct facet of the Many-Faced Goddess and a reflection of her immense power and influence. More than a goddess of healing, she was Guardian of Thresholds, Mistress of Curses, Mother of Resurrection, the Mighty She-Goat of Heaven, and a figure of divine judgment whose rites shaped both temple medicine and royal authority. Her sacred animals were dogs. Among her symbols were serpents and stars.

But she is not just goddess of the sickbed, the herb, and the dog. She is Eve in the Garden, Mary at the tomb, Magdalene in mourning. She is the holy woman at the threshold, guardian of both birth and death. Her titles, Goddess of the Rib, Mother of the Holy City, Queen of the Heavens, echo across Mesopotamia and into the very fabric of biblical scripture, refracted in the sacred myths of Hebrew and Christian traditions.

Through rigorous scholarship, visionary prose, and a complete cycle of rituals, hymns, and prayers, this book restores the goddess to her rightful place as mother of healing and divine justice, a chthonic queen crowned in stars, a forgotten Titaness whose breath once stirred nations.

But this is more than history. It is a grimoire, a living compendium of ritual and devotion. Within these pages lies a full cycle of rites drawn from her many epithets. Rituals call upon her as Holy Mother, Horned One, Serpentess, and Sovereign. These include initiations, votive dedications, ecstatic prayers, and offerings that realign the seeker with her enduring mysteries. The book culminates in the Rite of Hekate Bau, a syncretic act of power and devotion invoking the unity of Gula, Bau, Nintinugga, and Hekate into a transcendent Goddess of healing, sorcery, and resurrection.

Gula was never merely a goddess of healing. She is a storm goddess of bones and breath, a judge of kings and demons, the flame beneath the crossroads, and the veiled mother of stars. Her myths, rites, and names remain etched into the very foundations of magic, medicine, and ritual power. To speak her sacred names is to awaken her!

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11/12/2025

To celebrate the publication of our Fourth Title in style we are offering a limited number of our flagship publication - the Inannathology - for just $29.99 / £24.99! (Trade Edition only) This is for a limited time only, and still in time to meet the Festive post!

Copies of our Hardcover Special Expanded Edition still available also, featuring full colour illustrations and additional content.

Available though our website. Check the link below for more details!

Eanna Press would like to thank all of our supporters, and wish everyone a happy holiday season for the days ahead!

Blessings!

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09/12/2025

Available Now for a short time at Reduced Prices!

Gateways to Babylon:
An Introduction to the Sumerian and Babylonian Pagan Religion

The writings of Dr Roseane R. Velho Lopes

Illustrated by Samuel David

Includes: A History of the Contemporary Sumerian Pagan Communities

Book Blurb:

For thousands of years, the gods and goddesses of Mesopotamia reigned over one of the world’s earliest civilizations. Now, their wisdom and power call to a new generation of seekers.

In Gateways to Babylon, the pioneering scholar and priestess Lishtar—Dr. Roseane R. Velho Lopes—unveils the rich spiritual traditions of Sumer and Babylon, blending historical scholarship with practical devotion. Drawing from ancient texts, hymns, and rituals, this book offers a foundational guide to honouring deities such as Inanna-Ishtar, Enlil, and Enki, reviving their sacred rites for modern practitioners.

Lishtar’s work was instrumental in shaping Mesopotamian Reconstructionist Paganism, inspiring hundreds of thousands of seekers across the world through her extensive writings. This book stands as both an introduction and a tribute to her lifelong dedication—an enduring beacon for those who feel the call of the gods of the ancient Near East.

Step through the gates and rediscover a lost spiritual world, rich with mystery, magic, and divine connection

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15/09/2025

Inannanthology II Announcement:

I would personally like to thank the project contributors who submitted artwork and written pieces for the second Inannanthology publication from the Temple of Inanna’s publishing arm, EANNA PRESS.

While seven days remain until the originally scheduled deadline of September 22, the few contributions received since March are not enough to justify the costs involved with editing, layout, design, and subsequent publication.

Realistically speaking, I do not anticipate the number of contributions to double, much less triple within the next week in order to meet the project criteria and allow us to proceed as planned.

That being said, I must regrettably announce that Inannanthology II: “The Descent of the Goddess” is being canceled.

As with the first publication, contributors retain the rights to their own work and are not contractually bound to any copyright or publishing agreement both verbal and written.

— Samuel David, Inannanthology II project manager

02/03/2025

OUT NOW: THE HEAD OVERTURNING RITE !

For centuries, whispers of the Head Overturning Rite have intrigued scholars, mystics, and members of the transgender community alike. Was there truly an ancient Mesopotamian ritual, performed in the temple of Inanna, that transformed men into women and women into men? How much of this legend is based on historical fact, and how much is modern speculation?

This groundbreaking work cuts through the myths and mistranslations to uncover the real history behind the Head Overturning Rite. Drawing on original cuneiform sources, academic research, and comparative analysis of sacred hymns and temple rituals, this book explores the evolving interpretations of this enigmatic ceremony—tracing its misrepresentation, its suppression, and its deeper spiritual significance.

More than just a historical investigation, this book also offers a contemporary reimagining of the ritual, allowing it to be reclaimed and practiced in the modern world. For those who seek transformation, affirmation, and connection with the ancient divine, the Head Overturning Rite is ready to be rediscovered.

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02/03/2025

IN THE WORKS: GATEWAYS TO BABYLON !
An Introduction to the Sumerian and Babylonian Pagan Religion

Weighing in at an enormous 800 pages in length, G2B is a work of devotion and dedication to the late-Dr. Rosa Lopes, one of the earliest founders of Sumerian Paganism. This book captures just a snapshot of the essential groundwork she put into place, much of which helped shape the community to what it is today.

Also included is an in-depth history of her life and times, who she was, what she achieved, and why she is remembered today as a modern Enheduanna by many of her followers.

About the book:

"For thousands of years, the gods and goddesses of Mesopotamia reigned over one of the world’s earliest civilizations. Now, their wisdom and power call to a new generation of seekers.

In Gateways to Babylon, the pioneering scholar and priestess Lishtar—Dr. Roseane R. Velho Lopes—unveils the rich spiritual traditions of Sumer and Babylon, blending historical scholarship with practical devotion. Drawing from ancient texts, hymns, and rituals, this book offers a foundational guide to honouring deities such as Inanna-Ishtar, Enlil, and Enki, reviving their sacred rites for modern practitioners.

Lishtar’s work was instrumental in shaping Mesopotamian Reconstructionist Paganism, inspiring hundreds of thousands of seekers across the world through her extensive writings. This book stands as both an introduction and a tribute to her lifelong dedication—an enduring beacon for those who feel the call of the gods of the ancient Near East.

Step through the gates and rediscover a lost spiritual world, rich with mystery, magic, and divine connection."

26/01/2025

Inannanthology is OUT NOW!

An Anthology of Literature, Prayers, Poetry, Original Artwork, Hymns, Pathworkings, Personal Reflections, Solitary and Temple Rituals all dedicated to the Goddess Inanna.

It comes in two unique editions: A Standard B/W Edition (to keep prices reasonable for the community), and a Special Full Colour Hardback Edition with additional content.

Early Editions are now available exclusively through Lulu, and will soon be available directly from our own Publishing House Website.

Watch this space for more updates!

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12/01/2025

Standard Edition proof copies of Inannanthology arrived today. These look absolutely stunning!

Getting closer and closer to seeing these little lion cubs released out into the wild.

29/03/2024

ISHTARFEST 2024 NEWS!

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO BUY YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!

GRAB YOURSELF A BARGAIN!

Ishtarfest, the largest and longest running Conference dedicated to the Goddess Inanna / Ishtar have launched Early Bird Tickets for a very limited time!

You have until March 31st to Get Tickets at this ridiculously low rate before they go up!

You are invited to our 9th Annual Ishtarfest, where we bring together presenters and participants from all over the world to celebrate our pagan roots in ancient Mesopotamia.

The festival will be held virtually on Zoom from June 1-2, 2024. In the past we've had classes, rituals, cooking demonstrations, musical performances, and other spiritual offerings surrounding Sumerian mythology and culture.

Our theme for this year's IshtarFest is Passion & Strength: Sheroes & Heroes. Inanna/Ishtar is known as a goddess of love and war – we explore those aspects in her qualities of passion and strength. Many instances of these attributes exist in Sumerian lore, and so we look to the mythology of Mesopotamia to guide us on our own Hero’s Journey.

A hero is typically defined as a person who is admired or idealized for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. They are often seen as a symbol of hope and inspiration for others. On the other hand, shero is a term that specifically refers to a female hero.

It is often used to highlight the accomplishments of women who have overcome obstacles and achieved great things.

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07/03/2024

EANNA PRESS NEWS: Eanna Press are delighted to announce our Fourth Publication will be author Steff V Scott's highly anticipated rendition of 'SAG ŠU-BAL - The Head Overturning Rite'.

Preliminary work on the text is now complete, and the book now enters the editing process, with the First Edition expected to be ready for publication by Summer 2024.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The ‘Head-Overturning Rite’ is thought to be one of the most important Ancient Mesopotamian Magical Ceremonies in recorded History. The Ritual itself was thought to take place in the Temple of the Goddess Ishtar, a Goddess very much known for her liminal nature, and her Gender diversity.

In some texts referred to as ‘The Bearded Venus’, Ishtar’s Temples were welcoming of people of all Genders, identities and Sexualities. Their colourful parades throughout the streets of the cities of the Ancient World were one of the highlights of her Temple Cult, and could probably have been described as 'Pride Parades' long before the concept of ‘Pride’ ever existed.

During this ancient magical ceremony, men were ritually transformed into women, and women into men, and celebrated in their true gender. The ceremony itself is long and elaborate, and begins with a beautiful hand lifting prayer in which the Goddess is praised for her ‘manliness’.

It is thought, by several academics, that this ritual was the cause of the now-infamous passage found in Deuteronomy, which today is believed to be focused on the ‘prohibition against wearing clothes of the opposite s*x’, but in reality this prohibition was more focused on ritual changes of s*x within Near Eastern cultic practice.

“A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God”, Dt 22 : 5, RSV

In our modern Western society, especially to those who campaign for LGBTQIA+ rights and recognition, this now-mythical ‘Rite’ is thought to be the stuff of legend! A Ceremony which, many believe, was once used to ritually “turn men into women”, and “women into men”, and is highly coveted. Especially to those among the Trans, Q***r, nonbinary and gender diverse communities, who see this as a path and method of affirmation of their true gender identity, and as a potential ‘Rite-of-Passage’.

The Ceremony itself had been thought to have been lost to history, and only mentioned in passing in several of the Prayers and Temple Hymns of the Goddess Inanna / Ishtar.

However, author Steff V Scott firmly believes this sacred 'Rite' has been gathering dust in a Museum archive, waiting to be unleashed upon the world once more. A task they fully intend to enact!

Join them in a journey of rediscovery, affirmation, and ritual rebirth!