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Group News
Welcome to Meso's newest scribe!
~ Jan 27, 2008 - 14:40
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Welcome to the new Scribal Team!
~ Nov 4, 2007 - 13:11
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ACTA Editor Needed!!
~ Jan 9, 2007 - 10:01
Want to be a reporter? more...
Meet our Scribal Team!
~ Nov 8, 2006 - 09:53
Meet the Mesopotamian Scribes: Persia Xerxes, Flavia Amytas and ApilIshtar Etana! more...
Our new Scribe!
~ Jun 11, 2006 - 10:03
Everyone please welcome Mesopotamia's newest Scribe, Hafise Hattusilis! more...
Farewell to Scribe Bahiyyah Siduri!
~ Jun 8, 2006 - 13:45
We're sad to report that Bahiyyah has had to step down from her scribal duties due to real life considerations. A warm "thank you" goes out to her for her fun contributions to Mesopotamia! more...
Rome's The Ides Of March MMVI
~ Mar 7, 2006 - 14:48
Those conquering Romans are at it again! You can save the Republic...or bring it to its knees. What will happen to Caesar could be up to you, dear Mesopotamian! ;) more...
Mesopotamia's newest group ~ Kart Hadasht
~ Dec 6, 2005 - 12:02
The newest arrival on Mesopotamia's group scene is Kart Hadasht! If you are interested in the history of the city of Carthage, the Queen of the Seas, please read on for more information! more...
The Symposion Series ~ Tom Holland
~ Nov 20, 2005 - 11:24
An 'academic visitation' series by historical authors (either fiction or non-fiction) whom the members have invited to share a week "sabbatical" with us, discussing their works specifically and ancient history in particular. First of an ongoing series, Tom Holland will visit AncientWorlds November 20-27, 2005! Read on! more...
Goldfest 2005 just around the corner!!
~ Oct 9, 2005 - 20:48
It is time for the grand celebration of Goldfest 2005! So many events! Loads of fun and camaraderie, partying and merry making! Read on for more information. And, the Meso scribes (with the infamous Sankira's aid) have a surprise on the way for you! This is Mesopotamia, after all, so always expect the unexpected! Come join us! more...
Dar al Islam
~ Aug 25, 2005 - 13:11
an exciting new group in Mesopotamia! read on for more information! more...
Kash Bowl Kapers & Summer Beach Bash 2005
~ Jun 20, 2005 - 12:51
Mesopotamia and the Orient are proud to bring you a variety of games and fun for your summer enjoyment! Beat the heat with free drinks and food at the Kash Bowl and Mesopotamia's Party Central! more...
Welcome our Two New Scribes!
~ May 26, 2005 - 13:00
A very warm welcome to both ApilIshtar Etana and Aya Etana as Meso's two newest Scribes! These two wonderful women will be a great asset to our world here in AW! more...
Springfest 2005 is here!
~ Apr 23, 2005 - 18:54
Mesopotamia is honored to start off AW's Springfest 2005 on April 24th! We hope you enjoy the events we have put together for our guests. Feel free to explore not only our Springfest 2005 offerings, but also all the other great boards here in Mesopotamia! Enjoy! and Happy Springfest to all! more...
Ruins of homes found at Iran's Tang-e Bolaghi
~ Mar 18, 2005 - 12:01
LONDON, March 16 (IranMania) – The team of Iranian and Italian archaeologists which has been assigned the task of saving Achaemenid sites and artifacts at Tang-e Bolaghi has identified some architecture of houses of ordinary people in a newly discovered Achaemenid village in the region, the director of the team announced. “During our excavations of the village, we found a yard with three rooms around it, which is indicative of the style of architecture of ordinary people’s houses in the Achaemenid era,” Alireza Asgari added, according to MNA. more...
Celebrate Valentine's Day!!
~ Feb 12, 2005 - 20:52
...for all the lovers and romantics in our community! Happy Valentine's Day! read on to get the details.....passes out Hershey's Kisses! *grin* more...
Family Plaques
~ Feb 3, 2005 - 00:31
Did you know that family plaques were available for your bitum? Who wouldn't want one of these tastefully decorated plaques decorating your home? :) Read on to find out where to get yours today! more...
Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur
~ Dec 29, 2004 - 10:47
"The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's celebrated, nationally-traveling exhibition—returns, for a limited engagement, to its Philadelphia home this spring and summer before traveling to additional sites. More than 200 ancient Sumerian treasures from the site of Ur in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq, see map) go on special display in the Dietrich Gallery at the Penn Museum from March 13 through May 28, 2005." more...
Tiglath ApilSin ~ our new Scribe!
~ Nov 8, 2004 - 10:38
Everyone please welcome "Tiggy" as our newest Mesopotamian Scribe! more...
Scribes Vee and Apil Retiring!
~ Nov 6, 2004 - 12:10
celebrating and honoring our two wonderful Scribes who will now be "Scriba Emeritus" here in AncientWorlds! more...
Meet our Scribal Team!
dateline: Nov 6, 2006 - 11:16

Meet the Mesopotamian Scribes: Persia Xerxes, Flavia Amytas and ApilIshtar Etana!

Meet the new Mesopotamian Scribal Team!

Flavia, (AKA Da Sniv) and I have known each other since Ancient Sites where we did a bit of Role Playing together and continue our roles. So, if there are any mentions of “Da Quink” (that’s me, the Queen of Babylon), “Poils” (my purloined pearls that Da Sniv swears she didn’t take), or anything else that sounds odd, that’s why. She is a fun-loving, wonderfully funny gal whom I look forward to working with.

Persia (AKA Da Sweetie) and I met here on Ancient Worlds, but don’t let the sweet exterior fool you. She can be as wickedly funny as the rest of us. She is very dependable and I think we’ll all get on fabulously! I am very happy to have Persia among the Scribal team.

Me, I am a stay-at-home mom and no, that is not code for, "I have all the time in the world." You wouldn't believe the family members who think that I have all this free time to do their stuff for them! Anyway, my husband is on the road a lot, so I am often a single, married parent. We have two children, a girl of 8 and a son of 1 (almost!). It took me 7 years to convince hubby we needed more than one child. Many thought that I should give up, or become sneaky and "forget" to take things, but in the end, I manage to be tenacious enough to get what I wanted without being deceptive. I value honesty most of all, I think.

I love Sumerian history, especially the mythology. Some co-workers had me read the Zecharia Sitchin books and that's how I became interested. I normally don't take things at face value, until I've looked into them. So, I began looking into the myths he talked about in his books to see if he was just a wacko with an agenda, or if he was on the up and up. My conclusion is that the myths are real, but his interpretations are his own.

And that's about all I have for you as far as the new Mesopotamian Scribal Team Intro. We are a friendly bunch of gals, and so please don't feel hesitant about coming to us with your questions. We're always happy to help!


by: ApilIshtar Etana



Reader Comments

Thanks ApilIshtar!
    It is a bit nerve-wrecking moving up the ComPanel, but hopefully soon I will find my bearings and settle in.

Looking forward to a great year serving Mesopotamia!
    ~ Persia Xerxes
Chat with the Scribes!
   


Come and meet the Mesopotamian Scribes.

On Tuesday, November 14th at 14:00 AW time, the Mesopotamian Scribes will be in the Mesopotamian chat room. We hope to meet old and new friends! Come and join us in The Ziggurat (our very own chat room for Meso).

We will be serving, dates, figs, and other assorted fresh fruits that have been imported from around the worlds for this historical occasion. Also, there will be succulent meats, roasted to perfection. And of course, we’ll have lots and lots of Kash (Mesopotamian beer), served in large bowls and with the requisite straws. Allow us to serve you!

Any and all are most welcome to come!

Be there, or be a Ziggurat!


    ~ ApilIshtar Etana
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