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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
21 hours agoThe Hymn to Ninkasi, Goddess of Beer: A Praise Song and Ancient Beer Recipe
The Hymn to Ninkasi is an ancient Sumerian beer recipe and a song of praise to the goddess Ninkasi.
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