The song "And Inanna Stood Unveiled" by Goat of Mendes tells the story of Inanna, the great Queen of the Heavens, and her journey to the Great Below, the underworld. In the song, Inanna descends to the underworld to visit her sister Ereshkigal, who rules over the realm of darkness. As she makes her way through the seven bolted doorways, Inanna must give up a piece of her gown at each one until she stands before Ereshkigal unveiled. Ereshkigal judges Inanna and condemns her to death, but Inanna's faithful servant Ninshubur pleads with the wise god Enki, who arranges for Inanna to be set free. However, as Inanna returns to the Great Above, the daemons of the underworld demand another soul as a replacement for Inanna. Inanna chooses to send her unfaithful husband Dumuzi to the underworld, with the stipulation that he and his sister Geshtianna alternate their time in the underworld. The song addresses themes of sacrifice, justice, and the balance between light and darkness. It also emphasizes the power and resilience of Inanna as she faces the challenges of the underworld. The lyrics use poetic language and mythological imagery to convey the story of Inanna's descent and her ultimate triumph.
