Inana's Descent

Fiona Collins tells the story of the descent of the goddess Inana/Ishtar into the Underworld. This subterranean realm was ruled over by its queen, Inana's sister Ereshkigal. After Inana has ventured into the Underworld, she realises that she will not be allowed to leave this 'land of no return'. This recording of the story was first published in 2001 on a CD produced by Purple Patch Records Ltd. [26:26]

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