deities

  • A Goddess Rises in Inanna, a New Take on an Ancient Tale

    A Goddess Rises in Inanna, a New Take on an Ancient Tale

    Debut fantasy author Emily H. Wilson’s Sumerians Trilogy offers a fresh take on the oldest story of all: The Epic of Gilgamesh. First entry Inanna focuses on the goddess of love and the people she meets during a fraught time for ancient Mesopotamia. The novel’s not out until August of next year, but Gizmodo has…


  • IBM Fires Entire Workforce in Russia During Final Exit From Country

    IBM Fires Entire Workforce in Russia During Final Exit From Country

    IBM is laying off its entire staff in Russia after suspending operations in March, according to an internal memo made public on Tuesday. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says the tech company is leaving the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade neighbouring Ukraine on Feb. 24, a war that’s still raging today, with…