ETCSLtranslation : t.4.03.1 |
Segment Aunknown no. of lines missing 1-9. The great prince Enki, …… heaven and earth, …… cherishes you. Bride of Enki who determines fates favourably, great wild cow, exceptional in appearance, pre-eminent forever! Your husband, the great lord Nudimmud who makes perfect the borders of the Land, the lord on whom An the king has bestowed perceptiveness; the wise adviser, the sage lord whose command is foremost, who is skilful in everything, the majestic leader who pleases (?) Enlil's heart; whose divine powers cannot be withstood, he of deep understanding, called by an auspicious name, reaching decisions …… who is knowledgeable about giving birth, ……, Segment B1-8. An the king ……. Vigorous wild cow, ……. Life and living ……. Mankind ……. The established first-fruit offerings ……. Pleasing the spirit and …… the heart, ……. Living and a long life ……. In the house where beer is poured out, …… the oil of cedars ……. Segment C1-3. The churn (?) ……. The great prince Enki ……. The house (?) ……. Segment D1-5. The divine powers of the abzu ……. The good ……. Outstanding among ladies, your praise ……. You never cease being the wife of your Eridug, the mountain of abundance. She is the birth-giver of the great gods, she is their goddess. 6. A šir-šagḫula of Damgalnuna. |
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