The Bee Goddess of Ancient Mesopotamia - Apparently.
In ancient Sumeria, around 4000 years ago, the goddess Inanna was revered as a powerful deity associated with bees and fertility. Her cult center was in the city of Uruk, where she was worshiped as a protector of bees and their honey. Inanna was said to have created the first bees and taught humans how to harvest their honey, which was considered a sacred commodity.
This fact can be verified through archaeological excavations and ancient texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Sumerian King List.