Ansar and Kisar (the upper and lower firmaments) were

created.

Long were the days, extended [was the time, till]

the gods [Anu, Bel, and Ea were born],

Ansar [and Kisar gave them birth].


The deep [opened] its mouth [and said,]

to [Tiamat], the glorious, [it spake]:

While their path ...

I will overthrow their path ...