126. The valiant Marduk achieved the object of Nudimmud (Ea),[39]
127. He imposed strict restraint on the gods whom he had made captive.
128. He turned back to Tiâmat whom he had defeated,
129. The Lord [Marduk] trampled on the rump of Tiâmat,
130. With his unsparing club he clave her skull.
131. He slit open the channels (i.e., arteries) of her blood.
132. He caused the North Wind to carry it away to a place underground.
133. His fathers (i.e., the gods) looked on, they rejoiced, they were glad.
134. They brought unto him offerings of triumph and peace,
135. The Lord [Marduk] paused, he examined Tiâmat's carcase.