[721] Here used to comprise the army of Tiâmat.

[722] I.e., thy power is equal to that of Anu.

[723] Exod. iv. 2-8; other parallels might be adduced.

[724] I.e., far off.

[725] I.e., that a wind might not carry her off.

[726] Adding three to the ordinary winds from the four directions.

[727] For the explanation of the term used in the original—kirbish—see Delitzsch's excellent remarks, Babylonische Weltschöpfungsepos. pp. 132-134.

[728] Lit., 'storm,'—perhaps the thunderbolt, as Delitzsch suggests.

[729] Marduk.

[730] She lost her reason.