'Let thy command be obeyed, let the word of thy mouth be

established!'

When Kingu had exalted himself, and made himself like

Anu (the god of heaven),

she determined for the gods her sons their destiny:

'The opening of your mouth shall quench the fire;

The exalted of Kidmuri (i.e. Kingu) shall dissolve its flame.'


TABLET II.

(Begins with a speech of Ansar to Merodach.)