belong to the first dynasty of Babylon, [316];

their importance, [316] sq.

ordering the calendar, [317]

private property, [318]

prologue to the Code, [389], [390]

punishes bribery, [321]

redresses wrong, [321]

supervises justice, [318]

Hand of God, loss by, [48], 45, 46, 48

Hands cut off as penalty: