The Inanna-verse.

  A conversation between Inanna and Ereshkigal would likely be a tense and confrontational one, given their history in Mesopotamian mythology. In the myth, Inanna travels to the underworld ruled by Ereshkigal and is subjected to a series of trials and torments before being rescued by Enki. If they were to have a dialogue, it might go something like this: Inanna: Ereshkigal, queen of the underworld. It has been some time since we have spoken. Ereshkigal: Inanna. What brings you to my domain? Inanna: I have come to seek knowledge and understanding. Ereshkigal: Knowledge and understanding? You, who sought to overthrow me and claim my throne? Inanna: I have learned much since our last encounter. I now seek to understand the depths of the underworld, to gain knowledge that will aid me in my rule. Ereshkigal: And what could you possibly offer me in return for this knowledge? Inanna: I offer you my respect and reverence, and a pledge to never again seek to usurp your power. Ereshkigal: Yo...

(Inanna and Ninshubar enter a book store named Book Haven.   Ninshubar marvels at the stacks of books around her while Inanna pores over her iPad Pro). NINSHUBAR:   Books, glorious books!   Row upon row!   Column next to column!   A body could LOSE herself in such literary wealth for centuries! INANNA:   Mmm. Nice.   (Ninshubar deftly removes a thick volume from the shelves). NINSHUBAR:   Take for example this volume by Petronius Arbiter!   The restored work of The Satyricon!   This is a treasure.   What a find! INANNA:   Treasure, yeah. NINSHUBAR:   Or this tome by Dante Alighieri, the Divine Comedy!   The poet's ascent from the Inferno to-- are you paying attention, Nonny? INANNA:   Sort of. NINSHUBAR:   Inanna, unglue that nose of yours from that digital doo-dad and look at something tangible.   Trace your fingers along this fine grain paper.   These are the unabridged verses of Hesiod.   A...