—Hymn to Enlil.
A special distinction of Marduk’s is that:
Among all gods who dwell in sanctuaries, sacrifice of every kind is brought into his sanctuary.
—Hymn to Marduk No. 7.
The sacrifice, and especially the offering of wine, would favorably affect the disposition of the god:
On the festal day when he takes his seat in joy,
When on equality with Anu and Bel sesame wine made him genial.
—Hymn to Ninib No. 4.
On the other hand, the favorable disposition of the deity is manifested by his acceptance of the offering, and the proof of the magnanimity of the god finds its due place in the hymn:
Thou eatest, drinkest their pure wine, noble beer from the cask