[Footnote 1: This remarkable prayer is to be found among a collection of prayers which are numbered and addressed to separate deities. It seems that the prayers were originally Accadian, and were afterward adopted by the Assyrians, and made to apply to one god (Hea). Professor Oppert and Professor Sayce think, however, that they are connected in one hymn to Hea. This may have been so after the Assyrians adopted them, but they are distinct, and addressed to separate gods. The one we have selected is addressed to Hea, the Creator of Mankind, Sayce edition Smith's "C.A.G.," pp. 75 to 80. The one we have selected is found at the top of page 77, idem.]
[Footnote 2: "Gibil," the god of fire, of spells and witchcraft.]
[Footnote 3: "Nibiru," the god of fate, and ruler of the stars.]
[Footnote 4: "Nusku," the gatekeeper of thunders.]
[Footnote 5: "Urbat," the dog of Death.]
[Footnote 6: "Belat" or "Allat," the Queen of Hades.]
[Footnote 7: "Ed-hutu," god of darkness.]
[Footnote 8: "Tsi-lat-tu," shades of night.]
[Footnote 9: "Rimmon," god of storms.]
[Footnote 10: "Ninip," god of bravery and war.]