and then my interpretation. Im in my lunch break at the moment so this will only be a small part until I get home.
But will take a few days to finish so bear with me.
Ill start with the setting of the text before I get into it. ( Like Sitchin set the scene when he told his interpretation. )
This story in my view is set on the planet of the Gods. No name has been given to this planet in the Enuma Elish text.
The Gods obviously had divisions, Enlil and Enki, Zeus and Hera, etc etc. Two distinct sides. Think of the Gods name as a district ( example. Marduk is the USA and Tiamat is Iraq )lol
The Seven Tablets of Creation, translated by Leonard William King, [1902], at sacred-texts.com.
Interpretation breakdown of the texts by Coomba98. aka Michael Lee Pajic [2011], at legendarytimes.com.
Tablet One
1. When in the height heaven was not named,
2. And the earth beneath did not yet bear a name,
3. And the primeval Apsû, who begat them,
4. And chaos, Tiamat, the mother of them both,—
5. Their waters were mingled together,
6. And no field was formed, no marsh was to be seen;
7. When of the gods none had been called into being,
8. And none bore a name, and no destinies [were ordained];
Let me stop here and explain how I read this.
Heaven was not named as this is the early days of the Gods society. The earth did not have a name because its the start of their history. Or it could mean the land. Heaven as the northern parts and the earth beneath. Don’t know though.
Apsu is the place where one of the people of that world originated. Tiamat is the other great nation or society. ( two opposing sides! ) East and West for example.
They tried to get along but couldnt, no alliance just an uneasy peace. ( look at our world and the different cultures with different views )
This is before the other Gods came into being. Re: Districts,
9. Then were created the gods in the midst of [heaven],
10. Lahmu and Lahamu were called into being [...].
11. Ages increased, [...],
12. Then Anshar and Kishar were created, and over them [...].
13. Long were the days, then there came forth [...]
14. Anu, their son, [...]
15. Anshar and Anu [...]
16. And the god Anu [...]
17. Nudimmud, whom his fathers [his] begetters [...]
18. Abounding in all wisdom, [...]
19. He was exceeding strong [...]
20. He had no rival [...]
21. (Thus) were established and [were ... the great gods (?)].
Then the 'Gods' where created in the midst of Heaven? If we look at the Gods as a city or District point then Heaven and earth
could mean the land. Anyway:-
Two new Districts sprung up Lahmu and Lahamu.
After a long time came Anshar and Kishar. ( More districts, kinda like the planet is being populated by these beings that reside in these districts.
Another long period of unknown time and Anu and Anshar interact and does something that is unknown.
Nudimmud sounds like the most high tech city or society. As he had no rival.
Thus were established the Great Gods ( Districts )
So we have all these great cities/societies popping up all over this world.
22 . But T[iamat and Âpsû] were (still) in confusion [...],
23. They were troubled and [...]
24. In disorder(?) ... [...]
26. And Tiamat roared [...]
25. Apsû was not diminished in might [...]
27. She smote, and their deeds [...]
28. Their way was evil ... [...] ...
Tiamat, who is one of the two big/main Districts is not happy about something. Probably because the more districts that pop up the more she is opposed. Dont know, the text does not tell you at this stage. She cries to some of the districts and probably does a few warning attacks, but Apsu is not diminished or worried. Tiamat hits again. It is obvious that the evil way was Tiamat. But at this stage it is not explained.
29. Then Apsû, the begetter of the great gods,
30. Cried unto Mummu, his minister, and said unto him:
31. "O Mummu, thou minister that rejoicest my spirit,
32. "Come, unto Tiamat let us [go]!"
33. So they went and before Tiamat they lay down,
34. They consulted on a plan with regard to the gods [their sons].
35. Apsû opened his mouth [and spake],
36. And unto Tiamat, the glistening one, he addressed [the word]:
37. "[...] their way [...],
38. "By day I cannot rest, by night [I cannot lie down (in peace)].
39. "But I will destroy their way, I will [...],
40. "Let there be lamentation, and let us lie down (again in peace)."
Here the Apsu is now taking notice of Tiamat and warned his minister.
So they visit Tiamat to seek peace. As it is clear to 'lay down' is to come in peace. The times they mention this it is in a pleading way to an aggressor.
41. When Tiamat [heard] these words,
42. She raged and cried aloud [...].
43. [She ...] grievously [...],
44. She uttered a curse, and unto [Apsû she spake]:
45. "What then shall we [do]?
46. "Let their way be made difficult, and let us [lie down (again) in peace]."
47. Mummu answered, and gave counsel unto Apsû,
48. [...] and hostile (to the gods) was the counsel Mu[mmu gave]:
49. "Come, their way is strong, but thou shalt destroy [it];
50. "Then by day shalt thou have rest, by night shalt thou lie down (in peace)."
51. Apsû [hearkened unto] him and his countenance grew bright,
52. [Since] he (i.e. Mummu) planned evil against the gods his sons.
53. [...] he was afraid [...],
54. His knees [became weak(?)], they gave way beneath him,
55. [Because of the evil] which their first-born had planned.
56. [...] their [...] they altered(?).
57. [...] they [...],
58. Lamentation [...] they sat in [sorrow] '
On hearing of peace Tiamat gets angry, probably because she did not get her way, dont know. She cursed everyone and from how the text plays out most likely declares war.
A council between Apsu and Mummu to get out of the city safely. Then Mummu is planning evil against the sons of the Gods. Probably thinking of changing sides. Then Apsu is thinking of what is to come and he gets scared.
59. [...]
60. Then Ea, who knoweth all that [is], went up and he beheld their muttering.
61. [...]
62. [...] ... his pure incantation
63. [...] ... [...]
64. [...]
65. [...] misery
66. [...]
67. [...]
{lines 68-82 are wanting.]
83. [...]
84 [...] ...
85. [...] the god Anu,
86. [... an aven]ger.
87. [...]
88. [...] and he shall confound Tiamat.
89. [...] he ...
90. [...] for ever.
91. [...] the evil,
92. [...] ... he spake:
93. "[...] thy [...] he hath conquered and
94. " [...] he [weepeth] and sitteth in tribulation(?).
95. "[...] of fear,
96. "[...] we shall not lie down (in peace).
97. "[...] Apsû is laid waste(?),
98. "[...] and Mummu, who were taken captive, in [...]
99. "[...] thou didst, ...
100. "[...] let us lie down (in peace).
101. "[...] ... they will smite (?) [...].
102. " [...] let us lie down (in peace).
103. "[...] thou shalt take vengeance for them,
104. "[...]unto the tempest shalt thou [...]!"
105. [And Tiamat hearkened unto] the word of the bright god, (and said):
Not alot is legible here as the tablet is to badly damaged.
This is where Ea comes into the picture and appears to do some damage to Tiamat's forces. Something about a plan to confound Tiamat but really not enough to go on and to make a definative guess
on what is going on here. Anu seems to have a go at Tiamat as well, and after Anu it seems all the societies/small Nations refused peace with Tiamat.
Not that she asked for peace!. lol
But the Apsu is laid waste, what this means is either they got destroyed or did the destroying. In truth, unknown. But the fact the Anshar is now the leader probably means they got destroyed. Especially when taking into account that one word alone can completely change the perception of a sentence. And theres so many unknown words in this text. Not only words but whole lines!!
I think the Apsu got hurt abit as the line 103 seems to lead towards the gods seeking vengence for them ( the people of the Apsu ).
So I guess war was the outcome. Not just any war a ..... world war?
106. "[...] shalt thou entrust! let us wage [war]!"
107. [...] the gods in the midst of [...]
108. [...] for the gods did she create.'
109. [They banded themselves together and] at the side of Tiamat [they] advanced;
110. [They were furious, they devised mischief without resting] night and [day].
111. [They prepared for battle], fuming and raging;
112. [They joined their forces] and made war.
113. [Ummu-Hubu]r, who formed all things,
114. [Made in addition] weapons invincible, she spawned monster-serpents,
115. [Sharp of] tooth, and merciless of fang;
116. [With poison instead of] blood she filled [their] bodies.
117. Fierce [monster-vipers] she clothed with terror,
118. [With splendour] she decked them, [she made them] of lofty stature.
119. [Whoever beheld] them, terror overcame him,
120. Their bodies reared up and none could withstand [their attack].
121. [She set] up vipers, and dragons, and the (monster) [Lahamu],
122. [And hurricanes], and raging hounds, and scorpion-men,
123. And mighty [tempests], and fish-men, and[rams];
124. [They bore] cruel weapons, without fear of [the fight].
125. Her commands [were mighty], [none] could resist them;
126. After this fashion, huge of stature, [she made] eleven (monsters).
127. Among the gods who were her sons, inasmuch as he had given [her support],
128. She exalted Kingu; in their midst [she raised] him [to power].
129. To march before the forces, to lead [the host],
This part refers to Tiamat gathering her forces together. Setting up her army. Who probably refers to the missing [...] at the atart of 106 (Kingu?). Still nothing about celestial abodes. And the scorpion-men mentioned in line 122 are seen in some Sumerian wall depictions or clay tablets. So the host of the Great Nation of Tiamat gather their forces appoint leaders and ready to march to war against her enemy The Great Nation of Apsu and their allies.
On line 108 refering to 'for the gods did she create' my understanding of this is out of the two Great Nations Apsu and Tiamat all the Gods came from here. The people of Anu migrated from one of the
two Great nations. As in the begining before the Gods came into being their was only Tiamat and Apsu. The Mother Nation and the Father Nation.
130. To give the battle-signal, to advance to the attack,
131. To direct the battle, to control the fight,
132. Unto him she entrusted; in [costly raiment] she made him sit, (saying):
133. "I have uttered thy spell, in the assembly of the gods I have raised thee to power.
134. "The dominion over all the gods [have I entrusted unto him].
135. "Be thou exalted, thou my chosen spouse,
136. "May they magnify thy name over all [of them ... the Anunnaki]."
137. She gave him the Tablets of Destiny, on [his] breast she laid them, (saying):
138. "Thy command shall not be without avail, and[the word of thy mouth shall be established]."
139. Now Kingu, (thus) exalted, having received [the power of Anu],
140. [Decreed] the fate among the gods his sons, (saying):
141. "Let the opening of your mouth [quench] the Fire-god;
142. "Whoso is exalted in the battle, let him [display (his) might]!"
This part is the inauguration of Kingu. The Tablet of Destiny is obviously a powerful item. Wheather its the mark of office like the Presidency or Kingship ( As Tiamat is considered female.
Maybe the Queen at the time was call Tiamat, but I dont think so ) or a weapon of power. As this is stated to be something that can be stolen confirmed by the Zu texts.
End of Tablet One.
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I just got my book back. At the start of the book in the 'legend' part it states that [Words in this area are taken from other texts undamaged. Re: Their Akkadian or Old Babylon and New Babylon etc. etc. ]
Unknown words are ...... or [...]. But ill still work with the Sacred Texts version as this is the one I started with.
Now let the curtains rise for the next part. Lights, Camera, Action:-
Tablet Two
1. Tiamat made weighty her handiwork,
2. [Evil] she wrought against the gods her children.
3. [To avenge] Apsû, Tiamat planned evil,
4. But how she had collected her [forces, the god ...] unto Ea divulged.
5. Ea [hearkened to] this thing, and
6. He was [grievous]ly afflicted and he sat in sorrow.
7. [The days] went by, and his anger was appeased,
This text refers to Ea unknowingly divulging some sort of information to Tiamat making her collect her forces or power together. Ea found out about what he unknowingly did and noticed Tiamats forces.
Maybe his anger was appeased because he decided to align with his father and his allies? Why? Ralistically. Unknown.
8. And to [the place of] Anshar his father he took[his way].
9. [He went] and standing before Anshar, the father who begat him,
10. [All that] Tiamat had plotted he repeated unto him,
11. [Saying, "Ti]amat our mother hath conceived a hatred for us,
12. "With all her force she rageth, full of wrath.
13. "All the gods have turned to her,
14. "[With] those, whom ye created, they go at her side.
15. "They are banded together and at the side of Tiamat they advance;
16. "They are furious, they devise mischief without resting night and day.
17. "They prepare for battle, fuming and raging;
18. "They have joined their forces and are making war.
Here Ea runs to his father to warn how some of the districts are turning towards Tiamat.
The names of these districts are unknown. What we do know ( going by this line of thought ) is that the Gods are districts or the like. Nobody remembers the little army/armies that join the bigger fight and ultimately loses. You just know the bigger foe! ( Talking ancient stuff here not the well documented tales of today )
19. "Ummu-Hubur, who formed all things,
20. "Hath made in addition weapons invincible, she hath spawned monster-serpents,
21. "Sharp of tooth, and merciless of fang.
22. "With poison instead of blood she hath filled their bodies.
23. "Fierce monster-vipers she hath clothed with terror,
24. "With splendour she hath decked them, she hath made them of lofty stature.
25. "Whoever beholdeth them is overcome by terror,"
26. "Their bodies rear up and none can withstand their attack.
27. "She hath set up vipers, and dragons, and the
28. "And hurricanes and raging hounds, and scorpion-men,
29. "And mighty tempests, and fish-men and rams;
30. "They bear cruel weapons, without fear of the fight.
31. "Her commands are mighty, none can resist them;
32. "After this fashion, huge of stature, hath she made eleven (monsters).
33. "Among the gods who are her sons, inasmuch as he hath given her support,
34. She hath exalted Kingu; in their midst she hath raised him to power.
35. "To march before the forces, to lead the host,
36. "To give the battle-signal, to advance to the attack,
37. "[To direct] the battle, to control the fight,
38. "Unto him [hath she entrusted]; in costly raiment she hath made him sit, (saying):
39. "'[I have uttered] thy [spell], in the assembly of the gods I have raised thee to power,
40. "'[The dominion over all] the gods have I entrusted [unto thee].
41. "'[Be thou exalted], thou [my chosen spouse],
42. "'[May they magnify thy name over all of them ...] ...'
43. "[She hath given him the Tablets of Destiny, on his breast she] laid them, (saying):
44. "'[Thy command shall not be without avail], and the [word] of thy mouth shall be established.'
45. "[Now Kingu, (thus) exalted], having received the power of Anu,
46. "Decreed the fate [for the gods, her sons], (saying):
47. "'Let [the opening of your mouth] quench the Fire-god;
48. "'[Whoso is exalted in the battle], let him display (his) might!'"
Here it talks about the forces of Tiamat in some detail. Hi tec weapons and spawning monster-serpents. The monster-serpent part i liken to the old Roman wars against the Saxtons. The Saxtons 'spawned' giant vicious dogs
that they releast metres from the Roman shield wall causing devistation and holes for the Saxtons to pour through. Although the dogs were not giants per say, just big ones. More mention of Kingu's status as comander or lead army. His/their might! ( As Kingu could be a specific person not a city/nation. ) Or.... I see 11 Monsters and Tiamat. That comes to 12. That mystical number! Maybe its 12 va 12?
49. [When Anshar heard how Tiamat] was mightily in revolt,
50. [...], he bit his lips,
51. [...], his mind was not at peace,
52. His [...], he made a bitter lamentation:
53. [...] battle,
54. "[...] thou ....
55. "[Mummu and] Apsû thou hast smitten,
56. "[But Tiamat hath exalted Kin]gu, and where is one who can oppose her?"
57. [...] deliberation
58. [ ... the ... of] the gods, N[u]di[mmud]
[ A gap of about ten lines occurs here.]
(69) [...]
(70) [...]
(71) [...]
Anshar one of the third generation cities/nation found that Tiamat is causing trouble. But apart from that its hard to understand because of the many many unknown words and sentences.
(72) [Anshar unto] his son addressed [the word]:
(73) "[...] ... my mighty hero,
(74) "[Whose] strength [is great] and whose onslaught cannot be withstood,
(75) "[Go] and stand before Tiamat,
(76) "[That] her spirit [may be appeased], that her heart may be merciful.
(77) "[But if] she will not hearken unto thy word,
(78) "Our [word] shalt thou speak unto her, that she may be pacified."
(79) [He heard the] word of his father Anshar
(80) And [he directed] his path to her, towards her he took the way.
(81) Anu [drew nigh], he beheld the muttering of Tiamat,
(82) [But he could not withstand her], and he turned back.
Here Anshar persuades Anu to go to Tiamat to seek peace or at least back off. But when Anu approched they become fearful and withdraw.
( Sounds like Anu is closer to Tiamat then Anshar geographically. As Anu is the offspring of Anshar maybe they moved closer to secure or protect the border of Anshar.
Therfore 'Whose strenght is great and whose onslaught cannot be withstood.' Sounds like his prasing them as great warriors.
(82) [But he could not withstand her], and he turned back.
(83) [...] Anshar
(84) [...] he spake unto him:
(85) "[...] upon me
[A gap of about twenty lines occurs here.]
(104) [...]
(105) [...] an avenger [...]
(106) [...] va[liant]
(107) [...] in the place of his decision
(108) [...] he spake unto him:
(109) "[...] thy father
(110) "Thou art my son, who maketh merciful his heart.
(111) " [...] to the battle shalt thou draw nigh,
(112) "[...] he that shall behold thee shall have peace."
(113) And the lord rejoiced at the word of his father,
(114) And he drew nigh and stood before Anshar.
(115) Anshar beheld him and his heart was filled with joy,
(116) He kissed him on the lips and his fear departed from him.
(117) "[O my father], let not the word of thy lips be overcome,
(118) "Let me go, that I may accomplish all that is in thy heart.
(119). "[O Anshar], let not the word of thy lips be overcome,
(120) ". [Let me] go, that I may accomplish all that is in thy heart."
(121) "What man is it, who hath brought thee forth to battle?
Not alot can be understood at the start of this part but it is clear that Anu could do nothing, and in the missing gaps Marduk became the hero. This is clear as the next hero is Mardu. But what he did, is unfortunately unknown. Tablets to damaged. Anshar appears to be saying to Marduk that if he goes to battle and wins this war, he will offer him peace. What this means is unknown as Anshar and Marduk sound like allies. Maybe he talks about world peace. But unknown. Marduk accepts. lol. As Barnie on How I met your Mother would say. "Challenge Accpeted!"
(122) "[...] Tiamat, who is a woman, is armed and attacketh thee."
(123) "[...] ... rejoice and be glad;
(124) "The neck of Tiamat shalt thou swiftly trample under foot.
(125) "[...] ... rejoice and be glad;
(126) "[The neck] of Tiamat shalt thou swiftly trample under foot.
(127) "O my [son], who knoweth all wisdom,
(128) "Pacify [Tiama]t with thy pure incantation.
(129) "Speedily set out upon thy way,
(130) "For [thy blood (?)] shall not be poured out, thou shalt return again."
(131) The lord rejoiced at the word of his father,
(132) His heart exulted, and unto his father he spake:
(133) "O Lord of the gods, Destiny of the great gods,
(134) "If I, your avenger,
(135) "Conquer Tiamat and give you life,
(136) "Appoint an assembly, make my fate preeminent and proclaim it.
(137) "In Upshukkinaku seat yourselves joyfully together,
(138) "With my word in place of you will I decree fate.
(139) "May whatsoever I do remain unaltered,
(140) "May the word of my lips never be changed nor made of no avail."
Here it appears that Marduk has been in battle as in the first line "Tiamat, who is a woman, is armed and attacketh thee." Border incursions. And it seems to be working as
(124) "The neck of Tiamat shalt thou swiftly trample under foot. But Tiamat's army is many. Then Marduk makes a request to daddy that if they wins this war, can they be apart of the assembly, and may whatsoever Marduk does
or says remains unaltered? May the word of their lips never be changed nor made of no avail?
End of Tablet Two
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Tablet Three
1. Anshar opened his mouth, and
2. [Unto Gaga], his [minister], spake the word:
3. "[O Gaga, thou minis]ter that rejoicest my spirit,
4. ''[Unto Lahmu and Lah]amu will I send thee.
5. "[...] thou canst attain,
6. ''[...] thou shalt cause to be brought before thee.
7. [... let] the gods, all of them,
8. "[Make ready for a feast], at a banquet let them sit,
9. "[Let them eat bread], let them mix wine,
10. ''[That for Marduk], their avenger, they may decree the fate.
11. "[Go,] Gaga, stand before them,
12. ''[And all that] I, tell thee, repeat unto them, (and say):
13. "[Anshar], your son, hath sent me,
14. "[The purpose] of his heart he hath made known unto me.
15. "[He saith that Tia]mat our mother hath conceived a hatred for us,
16. "[With all] her force she rageth, full of wrath.
17. "All the gods have turned to her,
18. "With those, whom ye created, they go at her side.
19. ''They are banded together, and at the side of Tiamat they advance;
20 . "They are furious, they devise mischief without resting night and day.
21. ''They prepare for battle, fuming and raging;
22. "They have joined their forces and are making war.
23. "Ummu-Hubur, who formed all things,
24. "Hath made in addition weapons invincible, she hath spawned monster-serpents,
25. "Sharp of tooth and merciless of fang.
26. "With poison instead of blood she hath filled heir bodies.
27. "Fierce monster-vipers she hath clothed with terror,
28. "With splendour she hath decked them, she hath made them of lofty stature.
29. "Whoever beholdeth them, terror overcometh him,
30. "Their bodies rear up and none can withstand their attack.
31. "She hath set up vipers, and dragons, and the (monster) Lahamu,
32. "And hurricanes, and raging hounds, and scorpion-men,
33. "And mighty tempests, and fish-men, and rams;
34. They bear merciless weapons, without fear of the fight.
35. "Her commands are mighty, none can resist them;
36. "After this fashion, huge of stature, hath she made eleven (monsters).
37. "Among the gods who are her sons, inasmuch as he hath given her [support],
38. "She hath exalted Kingu; in their midst she hath raised [him] to power.
39. ''To march before the forces, [to lead the host],
40. "[To] give the battle-signal, to advance [to the attack],
41. "[To direct] the battle, to control the [fight],
42. "Unto him [hath she entrusted; in costly raiment] she hath made him sit, (saying):
43. "'[I have] uttered thy spell, in the assembly of the gods [I have raised thee to power],
44. "'[The] dominion over all the gods [have I entrusted unto thee].
45. "'[Be] thou exalted, [thou] my chosen spouse,
46. "' May they magnify thy name over all of [them ... the Anunnaki].'
47. "She hath given him the Tablets of Destiny, on his breast she laid them, (saying):
48. "'Thy command shall not be without avail, and the word of [thy] mouth shall be established.'
49. "Now Kingu, (thus) exalted, having received [the power of Anu],
50. "Decreed the fate for the gods, her sons, (saying):
51. "'Let the opening of your mouth quench the Fire-god;
52. "'Whoso is exalted in the battle, let him display (his) might! '
This part fills in some of the missing gaps earlier on in this tablet. The coucil of Anshar ( as Apsu was destroyed Anshar is the new leader of the..... lets call them the East and Tiamat the West. )
So the council has come together and their feasting away. They speak of Marduk as an ally and Tiamats growing forces, tech and movements. Kingu is mentioned as an enemy to fear!
53. ''I sent Anu, but he could not withstand her;
54. "Nudimmud was afraid and turned back.
55. "But Marduk hath set out, the director of the gods, your son;
56. ''To set out against Tiamat his heart hath prompted (him).
57. "He opened his mouth and spake unto me, (saying):
58. "'If I, your avenger,
59. "'Conquer Tiamat and give you life,
60. "'Appoint an assembly, make my fate preeminent and proclaim it.
61. "'In Upshukkinaku seat yourselves joyfully together;
62. "'With my word in place of you will I decree fate.
63. "'May whatsoever I do remain unaltered,
64. "'May the word of my lips never be changed nor made of no avail.'
This part is where Anshar advises the council that he sent Anu, but he failed. Then he sent Nudimmud, but he shi.... turned back. Marduk, one of the Nations/Cities ( So not all Gods turned to Tiamat!! ) puffed out their
chests and proclaimed they could conquer Tiamats forces so long as they could be apart of the Assembly and have their word as law! ( Sounds like a High King or Emperor! )
65. "Hasten, therefore, and swiftly decree for him the fate which you bestow,
66. "That he may go and fight your strong enemy!"
67. Gaga went, he took his way and
68. Humbly before Lahmu and Lahamu, the gods, his fathers,
69. He made obeisance, and he kissed the ground at their feet.
70. He humbled himself; then he stood up and spake unto them, (saying):
71. "Anshar, your son, hath sent me,
72. ''The purpose of his heart he hath made known unto me.
73. "He saith that Tiamat our mother hath conceived a hatred for us,
74. "With all her force she rageth, full of wrath.
75. "All the gods have turned to her,
76. "With those, whom ye created, they go at her side.
77. "They are banded together and at the side of Tiamat they advance;
78. ''They are furious, they devise mischief without resting night and day.
79. "They prepare for battle, fuming and raging;
80. ''They have joined their forces and are making war.
The council accepts and Anshar sends Marduk forward to defeat Tiamat. ( Maybe due to their warlike way they were masters of battle and therefore lead all the armies of the east against the west, Tiamat. )
Both forced ready and oppose each other.......
81. ''Ummu-Hubur, who formed all things,
82. "Hath made in addition weapons invincible, she hath spawned monster-serpents,
83. "Sharp of tooth and merciless of fang.
84. "With poison instead of blood she hath filled their bodies.
85. ''Fierce monster-vipers she hath clothed with terror,
86. "With splendour she hath decked them, she hath made them of lofty stature.
87. ''Whoever beholdeth them, terror overcometh him,
88. "Their bodies rear up and none can withstand their attack.
89. ''She hath set up vipers, and dragons, and the (monster) Lahamu,
90. "And hurricanes, and raging hounds, and scorpion-men,
91. ''And mighty tempests, and fish-men, and [rams];
92. "They bear merciless weapons, without fear of the fight.
93. "Her commands are mighty, none can resist them;
94. ''After this fashion, huge of stature, hath she made eleven (monsters).
95. ''Among the gods who are her sons, inasmuch as he hath given her support,
96. "She hath exalted Kingu; in their midst she hath raised him to power.
97. "To march before the forces, to lead the host,
98. ''To give the battle-signal, to advance to the attack,
99. "To direct the battle, to control the fight,
100. ''Unto him hath she entrusted; in costly raiment she hath made him sit, (saying):
101. "'I have uttered thy spell, in the assembly of the gods I have raised thee to power,
102. "'The dominion over all the gods have I entrusted unto thee.
103. "'Be thou exalted, thou my chosen spouse,
104. "'May they magnify thy name over all of them ... the Anunna[ki].'
105. "She hath given him the Tablets of Destiny, on [his] breast [she laid them], (saying):
106. "'Thy command shall not be without avail, [and the word of thy mouth shall be established].
107. "Now Kingu, (thus) exalted, [having received the power of Anu],
108. "[Decreed the fate] for the gods, her sons, (saying):
109. "'Let the opening of your mouth [quench] the Fire-god;
110. "'Whoso is exalted in the battle, [let him display] (his) might!'
111. "I sent Anu, but he could not [withstand her];
112. "Nudimmud was afraid and [turned back].
113. "But Marduk hath set out, the director of the[gods, your son];
114. "T o set out against Tiamat [his heart hath prompted (him)].
Ansahr who is amongt the armie of the East see's first hand Tiamats army. And thinks to himself/themselves Anu I sent, Nudimmud i sent, But it will be Marduk ( Tiamats son ) who will take you down.
Sounds like we have a bit more information on Marduk. His a turn coat. Was one of the districts/cities under Tiamat who then turned onto Apsu now Anshars side. They could be good warriors, or they could just know the in's and out's of Tiamiat's army and how it works. Or both. Regardless it is clear he was on Tiamats side.
115. "He opened his mouth [and spake unto me], (saying):
116. "'If I, [your avenger],
117. "'Conquer Tiamat and [give you life],
118. "'Appoint an assembly, [make my fate preeminent and proclaim it].
119. "'In Upshukkinaku [seat yourselves joyfully together];
120. "'With my word in place of [you will I decree fate].
121. "'May whatsoever [I] do remain unaltered,
122. "'May the word of [my lips] never be changed nor made of no avail.'
123. ''Hasten, therefore, and swiftly [decree for him] the fate which you bestow,
124. "That he may go and fight your strong enemy!"
Here Marduk repeats their bargin to the Anshar and the East that if they defeat Tiamat then they are apart of the Assembly etc, etc. And Anshar confirms and says:- ''Hasten, therefore, and swiftly [decree for him] the fate which you bestow That he may go and fight your strong enemy"
125. Lahmu and Lahamu heard and cried aloud,
126. All of the Igigi wailed bitterly, (saying):
127. ''What has been altered so that they should ... [...]
128. ''We do not understand the d[eed] of Tiamat!"
129. Then did they collect and go,
130. The great gods, all of them, who decree [fate].
131. They entered in before Anshar, they filled [...];
132. They kissed one another, in the assembly [...].
133. They made ready for the feast, at the banquet [they sat];
134. They ate bread, they mixed [sesame-wine].
135. The sweet drink, the mead, confused their [...],
136. They were drunk with drinking, their bodies were filled.
137. They were wholly at ease, their spirit was exalted;
138. Then for Marduk, their avenger, did they decree the fate.
The tablet ends with Lahmu and Lahamu have a cry. Remember their the 2nd and 3rd districts to come into existence. Or, the 1st and 2nd after Apsu and Tiamat. The Igigi wailed bitterly.....who are these people!!! They definitely do not sound like one of these districts. Maybe their Druids or the like. lol. Still a mystery who the Igigi are? Im thinking the old Districts? As '125. Lahmu and Lahamu heard and cried aloud, All of the Igigi wailed bitterly, (saying):..'
Then they feasted and all agreed to Marduks bargain. As Then for Marduk, their avenger, did they decree the fate. His fate.
I must infer, still no mention of any celestial object, movements or collisions.
End of Tablet Three.
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Tablet Four
1. They prepared for him a lordly chamber,
2 . Before his fathers as prince he took his place.
3. "Thou art chiefest among the great gods,
4. "Thy fate is unequalled, thy word is Anu!
5. "O Marduk, thou art chiefest among the great gods,
6. "Thy fate is unequalled, thy word is Anu!
7. "Henceforth not without avail shall be thy command,
8. "In thy power shall it be to exalt and to abase.
9. "Established shall be the word of thy mouth, irresistible shall be thy command;
10. "None among the gods shall transgress thy boundary.
11. "Abundance, the desire of the shrines of the gods,
12. "Shall be established in thy sanctuary, even though they lack (offerings).
13. "O Marduk, thou art our avenger!
14. "We give thee sovereignty over the whole world.
15. "Sit thou down in night, be exalted in thy command.
16. "Thy weapon shall never lose its power, it shall crush thy foe.
After accepting Marduks bargain, they praise him like a king. ( like he has already won but his words are not law as yet ). They compare him to Anu ( The border guard that was strong but failed ) yet as a better.
Then they promise him "14. We give thee sovereignty over the whole world." Still no mention of a celestial anything!!.
So they offer Marduk the world. Hence High King, Emperor of an Empire of the Gods!! ( Districts//Cities/Land Everything!! )
Command of the armies is then given to Marduk. The weapon is unknown, but probably the combined armies of the East.
17. "O lord, spare the life of him that putteth his trust in thee,
18. "But as for the god who began the rebellion, pour out his life."
19. Then set they in their midst a garment,
20. And unto Marduk their first-born they spake:
21. "May thy fate, O lord, be supreme among the gods,
22. "To destroy and to create; speak thou the word, and (thy command) shall be fulfilled.
23. "Command now and let the garment vanish;
24. "And speak the word again and let the garment reappear!"
25. Then he spake with his mouth, and the garment vanished;
26. Again he commanded it, and the garment reappeared.
27. When the gods, his fathers, beheld (the fulfilment of) his word,
28. They rejoiced, and they did homage (unto him, saying), " Marduk is king! "
29. They bestowed upon him the sceptre, and the throne, and the ring,
30. They give him an invincible weapon, which overwhelmeth the foe.
31. "Go, and cut off the life of Tiamat,
32. "And let the wind carry her blood into secret places."
This starts with some talk of a person from a city/culture that started the fight, and that he should suffer, but also sounds like they were allied to Marduk. And they gave Marduk the power to destroy or let live this traitor.
But it appears as they were an allie he let them live. When this occured Anshar or the East approved and awared Marduk the sceptre, throne, ring and an invincible weapon. What, invincible weapon, unknown.
Then they send Marduk out to cut off the life of Tiamat.
33. After the gods his fathers had decreed for the lord his fate,
34. They caused him to set out on a path of prosperity and success.
35 . He made ready the bow, he chose his weapon,
36. He slung a spear upon him and fastened it . . .
37. He raised the club, in his right hand he grasped (it),
38. The bow and the quiver he hung at his side.
39. He set the lightning in front of him,
40. With burning flame he filled his body.
41. He made a net to enclose the inward parts of Tiamat,
Marduk terrifying march to war! Ending with them face to face. Phwoar!! here comes the battle of the Districts/Gods on the still yet un-named world.
42. The four winds he stationed so that nothing of her might escape;
43. The South wind and the North wind and the East wind and the West wind
44. He brought near to the net, the gift of his father Anu.
45. He created the evil wind, and the tempest, and the hurricane,
46. And the fourfold wind, and the sevenfold wind, and the whirlwind, and the wind which had no equal;
47. He sent forth the winds which he had created, the seven of them;
48. T o disturb the inward parts of Tiamat, they followed after him.
These winds? could they not be scouts or groups of districts to make armies to net (flank) the enemy?
49. Then the lord raised the thunderbolt, his mighty weapon,
50. He mounted the chariot, the storm unequalled for terror,
First sign of aircraft? or the '30. They give him an invincible weapon, which overwhelmeth the foe.'
51. He harnessed and yoked unto it four horses,
52. Destructive, ferocious, overwhelming, and swift of pace;
53. [...] were their teeth, they were flecked with foam;
54. They were skilled in [...], they had been trained to trample underfoot.
55. [...], mighty in battle,
56. Left and [right ...
57. His garment was [...], he was clothed with terror.
58. With overpowering brightness his head was crowned.
59. Then he set out, he took his way,
60. And towards the [rag]ing Tiamat he set his face.
Marduk working up the courage and proceeding closer or forward.
61. On his lips he held [...],
62. ... [...] he grasped in his hand.
63. Then they beheld him, the gods beheld him,
64. The gods his fathers beheld him, the gods beheld him.
65. And the lord drew nigh, he gazed upon the inward parts of Tiamat,
66. He perceived the muttering of Kingu, her spouse.
67. As (Marduk) gazed, (Kingu) was troubled in his gait,
68. His will was destroyed and his motions ceased.
69. And the gods, his helpers, who marched by his side,
70. Beheld their leader's [...], and their sight was troubled.
On his lips he held ( the trumpet or horn to signal the charge. The start of battle? ) Then at the start of line 62 ?? unknown, maybe Marduk used the
30. They give him an invincible weapon, which overwhelmeth the foe." and
63. Then they beheld him, the gods beheld him,
64. The gods his fathers beheld him, the gods beheld him.
65. And the lord drew nigh, he gazed upon the inward parts of Tiamat,
Sounds like this invincible weapon overwhelmed the foe.. Tiamats horde!
The inward parts of Tiamat where Kingu resides. When Kingu realised that Marduk was looking at them, they where troubled in there gait, and ceased their movements. ( Kingu did not know what to do!! )
And the districts of Tiamat/West looked to Kingu and were troubled by his inaction!
71. But Tiamat [...], she turned not her neck,
72. With lips that failed not she uttered rebellious words:
73. "[...] thy coming as lord of the gods,
74. "From their places have they gathered, in thy place are they!"
75. Then the lord [raised] the thunderbolt, his mighty weapon,
76. [And against] Tiamat, who was raging, thus he sent (the word):
77. "[Thou] art become great, thou hast exalted thyself on high,
78. "And thy [heart hath prompted] thee to call to battle.
79. "[...] their fathers [...],
80. "[...] their [...] thou hatest [...].
81. "[Thou hast exalted King]u to be [thy] spouse,
82. "[Thou hast . . . ] him, that, even as Anu, he should issue decrees.
83. "[...] thou hast followed after evil,
84. "And [against] the .gods my fathers thou hast contrived thy wicked plan.
85. "Let then thy host be equipped, let thy weapons be girded on!
86. "Stand! I and thou, let us join battle!"
And the Nation of Tiamat, the sole leader not even to be disputed by Kingu also could not move or react.
71. But Tiamat [...], she turned not her neck,
72. With lips that failed not she uttered rebellious words:
73. "[...] thy coming as lord of the gods,
74. "From their places have they gathered, in thy place are they!
Line 73, the (...) is obviously Marduk. as in:-
73. "Marduk thy coming as lord of the gods,
74. "From their places have they gathered, in thy place are they!
"75. Then the lord [raised] the thunderbolt, his mighty weapon," (The invincible weapon!!)
Tiamat in the 77 line speaks to Marduk on how high he has risen in the East. ( as opposed to the West where be originated ) and she tries to tempt Marduk who rebuffs and states that now Kingu is now her spouse in which Anu was before!! ( Anu was the spouse before Kingu!!, probably why he was the first to change side and attack.... hmmmmm. im liking this breakdown of the text. Getting more/further insight!!
87. When Tiamat heard these words,
88. She was like one possessed, she lost her reason.
89. Tiamat uttered wild, piercing cries,
90. She trembled and shook to her very foundations.
91. She recited an incantation, she pronounced her spell,
92. And the gods of the battle cried out for their weapons.
After hearing what Marduk says she goes berserk! and order her full army to advance:----------> ATTACK!!!!
93. Then advanced Tiamat and Marduk, the counsellor of the gods;
94. To the fight they came on, to the battle they drew nigh.
95. The lord spread out his net and caught her,
96. And the evil wind that was behind (him) he let loose in her face.
Both armies charge. Having their own tactics. The armies of Anshar ( East ) prevail, and ( net ) flank the enemy.
And the evil wind ( the army of Marduk/Anshar/East ) was behind (him) he let loose in her face.
97. As Tiamat opened her mouth to its full extent,
98. He drove in the evil wind, while as yet she had not shut her lips.
99. The terrible winds filled her belly,
100. And her courage was taken from her, and her mouth she opened wide.
101. He seized the spear and burst her belly,
102. He severed her inward parts, he pierced (her) heart.
103. He overcame her and cut off her life.
104. He cast down her body and stood upon it.
Here Tiamat is desperate and gives it all she has. But unfortunately is defeated.
105. When he had slain Tiamat, the leader,
106. Her might was broken, her host was scattered.
107. And the gods her helpers, who marched by her side,
108. Trembled, and were afraid, and turned back.
109. They took to flight to save their lives;
110. But they were surrounded, so that they could not escape
Tiamat after the battle 106. Her might was broken, her host was scattered.
Tiamat's army scattered, ran!, were afraid and took flight to save their lives. Tiamat, reading this way is not a person but an army, a Nation!...... i dare say Not! A ! Planet.
111. He took them captive, he broke their weapons;
112. In the net they were caught and in the snare they sat down.
113. The [...] ... of the world they filled with cries of grief.
114. They received punishment from him, they were held in bondage.
And he, obviously Marduk, took the army of Tiamat captive. The world that cried with grief? This could either be either Tiamat's people perspective or the general grief of war.
Then Marduk decrees his law that they be held in bondage. remember the word bondage is another word for slave!
115. And on the eleven creatures which she had filled with the power of striking terror,
116. Upon the troop of devils, who marched at her [...],
117. He brought affliction, their strength [he ...];
118. Them and their opposition he trampled under his feet.
The monster-serpents died! Or the 11 other districts?
119. Moreover, Kingu, who had been exalted over them,
120. He conquered, and with the god Dug-ga he counted him.
121. He took from him the Tablets of Destiny that were not rightly his,
122. He sealed them with a seal and in his own breast he laid them.
Kingu does and then.... The mysterious 'Tablets of Destiny'. Which, in truth of what it is, is unknown.
125. And had fully established Anshar's triumph over the enemy,
126. And had attained the purpose of Nudimmud,
And Marduk finally established Anshar's ( the East and originally Apsu ) triumph over Tiamat. and attaid the purpose of Nudimmud. Whatever was in those missing lines at the start. As this is what this refers to!
127. Over the captive gods he strengthened his durance,
128. And unto Tiamat, whom he had conquered, he returned.
129. And the lord stood upon Tiamat's hinder parts,
130. And with his merciless club he smashed her skull.
131. He cut through the channels of her blood,
132. And he made the North wind bear it away into secret places.
133. His fathers beheld, and they rejoiced and were glad;
This part sounds like Marduk finishing up and pacifying the remaining forces of Tiamat, and the splitting of her lands begin. In which the forces rejoiced and were glad. Of victory and the beginning of peace?
134. Presents and gifts they brought unto him.
135. Then the lord rested, gazing upon her dead body,
136. While he divided the flesh of the ..., and devised a cunning plan.
137. He split her up like a flat fish into two halves;
138. One half of her he stablished as a covering for heaven.
The Nations praise Marduk for victory and as he now has "Total Power" as was promised, Marduk divided the regions that made up " The Great Nation Of Tiamat and Her Allies"
If not her allies were not a sovereign in the first place.
139. He fixed a bolt, he stationed a watchman,
140. And bade them not to let her waters come forth.
Marduk then fixed a bold and stationed a watchman. So that remnants of Tiamat would not revolt again!
141. He passed through the heavens, he surveyed the regions (thereof),
142. And over against the Deep he set the dwelling of Nudimmud.
Then He Marduk passed through the heaven and surveyed the regions. Lets stop here. In one aspect they talk about the Universe! Then the regions of the world? or it could be the 1st space base? The moon?
Or if its somewhere on the unknown named planet it must be a translation error? Because:-
143. And the lord measured the structure of the Deep,
144. And he founded E-shara, a mansion like unto it.
145. The mansion E-shara which he created as heaven,
146. He caused Anu, Bêl, and Ea in their districts to inhabit.
As Marduk is now the High King and:- 14. We give thee sovereignty over the whole world. He finds a lavish place on the world/planet that they find to their liking
and created a mansion/city and caused, invites, directs the people of Anu, Bel and Ea to inhabit!! Either an earthly place or on the moon. Dont know.
... no mention of Nibiru nor this planets name. Nor have their been specific references to any celestial movements/actions or anything happening in our solar system!!
This at the end of the 4Th Tablet!! More than 50% through!
Now ends the Fourth tablet.
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Tablet Five here is where it gets celestial and talks of stars and the like specifically.
Tablet Five
1. He.(i.e. Marduk) made the stations for the great gods;
2. The stars, their images, as the stars of the Zodiac, he fixed.
Here now that Marduk is High King of the whole world! and after dividing Tiamat up between the victors he set stations for them. I see this as Marduk sorting out the world after the battle.
Putting the Districts in their proper place. The stars of the Zodiac are fixed to a District. ( Their were probably 12 districts but unknown really ). Or the colonisation of space?
3. He ordained the year and into sections he divided it;
4. For the twelve months he fixed three stars.
5. After he had [...] the days of the year [...] images,
Marduk creating a calendar? And after he had.....the days of the year...images. Is this a cycle through the Zodiac? 25,000 years or their abouts?
6. He founded the station of Nibir 1to determine their bounds;
7. That none might err or go astray,
AAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH. The very very first mention of Nibri!!!! The first!!! What does this mean? Dont know. lol
This could be a District that is in the crossing of something. Maybe Nibri is a Police force. Or if it has something to do with the calendar then it might be something about a new discovery "'Nibri' after the full cycle of the Zodiac.
Or the asteroid belt as they could now be in space? But hard to understand. Still no mention of a planet.
8. He set the station of Bêl and Ea along with him.
9. He opened great gates on both sides,
10. He made strong the bolt on the left and on the right.
11. In the midst thereof he fixed the zenith;
12. The Moon-god he caused to shine forth, the night he entrusted to him.
13. He appointed him, a being of the night, to determine the days;
Bel and Ea sound like Marduks champians or protectors. The Moon God appointed Marduk authority of the calendar!
Maybe Nibri has something to do with the calendar. That is a crossing point? Dont know enough about calendars? Or more waystations in space? But unknown.
14. Every month without ceasing with the crown he covered(?) him, (saying):
15. "At the beginning of the month, when thou shinest upon the land,
16. "Thou commandest the horns to determine six days,
17. "And on the seventh day to [divide] the crown.
18. "On the fourteenth day thou shalt stand opposite, the half [...].
19. "When the Sun-god on the foundation of heaven [...] thee,
20. "The [...] thou shalt cause to ..., and thou shalt make his [...].
21. "[...] ... unto the path of the Sun-god shalt thou cause to draw nigh,
22. "[And on the ... day] thou shalt stand opposite, and the Sun-god shall ... [...]
23. "[...] to traverse her way.
24. "[...] thou shalt cause to draw nigh, and thou shalt judge the right.
25. "[...] to destroy
26. "[...] me.
The start of this part talks about Marduk? travelling the land. And on the 7th day divide the crown? Dont understand this. Sounds like a religious ceremony. The missing words may shed light here.
But does not sound like a celestial event. Maybe their still talking about the calendar!?
Lines 27 to 65 are missing.
(66 ). [...]
(67) [...]
(68 ) From [...]
(69) In E-sagil [...]
(70) To establish [...]
(71) The station of [...]
(72) The great gods [...]
(73) The gods [...]
(74) He took and [...]
Your guess is as good as mine! But it sounds like in E-sagil... they went to establish..... a station of .... in which the great gods..... and the little gods..... and he Marduk took and.... What the.....'s are is unknown.
(75) The gods [his fathers] beheld the net which he had made,
(76) They beheld the bow and how [its work] was accomplished.
(77) They praised the work which he had done [...]
This may shed some light on the missing words. Net could be Marduks reach. And the bow? And what does a bow do? shoot arrows? UFO's? Awesome ones? New Launch pad?
(78) Then Anu raised [the ...] in the assembly of the gods.
(79) H e kissed the bow, (saying), "It is [...]!"
(80) And thus he named the names of the bow, (saying),
(81) "'Long-wood' shall be one name, and the second name [shall be ...]
(82) "And its third name shall be the Bow-star, in heaven [shall it ...]
(83) Then he fixed a station for it [...]
(84) Now after the fate of [...]
(85) [He set] a throne [...]
(86) [...] in heaven [...]
(87) [...] ... [...]
Is Bow-Star the first space craft they have? And then they fixed a station for it......in heaven? dont know.
Lines 88 to 127 missing.
(128) "[...] him [...]"
(129) "[...] them [...]"
(130) "[...] him [...]"
(131) "[...] them [...]"
(132) "[...] their [...] may [...]"
(133) [...] the gods spake,
(134) [...] the heavens [...]: 1
(135) "[... your] son [...]"
(136) "[...] our [...] hath he [...]"
(137) "[...] he hath caused to live [...]"
(138) "[...] splendour [...]"
(139) "[...] not [...]!"
(140) "[...] we [...]!"
End of Tablet Five
Yet still no mention and any space battle or Planet' named Nibiru.
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Tablet Six
1. When Marduk heard the word of the gods,
2. His heart prompted him and he devised [a cunning plan].
Unfortunately these words are damaged text from the end of the last tablet. Sounds like theirs abit of work to do. But ultimately, unknown.
We do know its not to Marduks liking as he devises a cunning plan. So he decides to...
3. He opened his mouth and unto Ea [he spake],
4. [That which] he had conceived in his heart he imparted [unto him]:
5. "My blood will I take and bone will I [fashion],
6. "I will make man, that man may ... [...].
7. "I will create man who shall inhabit [the earth],"
8. "That the service of the gods may be established, and that [their] shrines 1 [may be built].
9. "But I will alter the ways of the gods, and I will change [their paths];
10. "Together shall they be oppressed 2, and unto evil shall [they ...]."
So Marduk decides to create 'Man'. Hmm maybe this is not on an unknown world at all! Seems like its Earth!! We may have the location!
11. And Ea answered him and spake the word:
12. "[...] the [...] of the gods I have [changed]
13. [...] ... and one ... [...]
14. [...shall be de]stroyed and men will I [...]
15. [...] and the gods [...]
16. [...] ... and they [...]
17. [...] ... and the gods [...]
18. [...] .... [...]
19. [...] the gods [...]
20. [...] the Anunnaki [...]
21. [...] ... [...]
[The rest of the text is wanting ]
138. [...] ... [...]
139. [...] ... [...]
.......Um. What Ea says to Marduk in its entirety is unknown. We do know that if something is destroyed then mankind will.....?
To many missing letters but could be a warning against it, but we were made so we know that happened. Overall, this part, realistically, unknown.
140. When [...] ... [...]
141. They rejoiced [...] ... [...]
142. In Upshukkinnaku they set [their dwelling].
143. Of the heroic son, their avenger, [they cried]:
144. "We, whom he succoured, ... [...]!"
145. They seated themselves and in the assembly they named [him ...],
146. They all [cried aloud (?), they exalted [him ...]
When something happened....... creation of man maybe? The gods rejoiced. Then they in Upshukkinnaku they dwelt. Apart from mankind?
Then they praise Marduk for the hero and seeted themselves in the assembly to give Marduk his due.
End of Tablet Six
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Tablet Seven
1. O Asari, "Bestower of planting," "[Founder of sowing],"
2. "Creator of grain and plants," "who caused [the green herb to spring up]!"
3. O Asaru-alim, "who is revered in the house of counsel," "[who aboundeth in counsel],"
4. The gods paid homage, fear [took hold upon them]!
Unknown Districts/Gods, or farming districts bow down to Marduk and pay homage.
5. O Asaru-alim-nuna, "the mighty one," "the Light of [the father who begat him],"
6. Who directeth the decrees of Anu, Bel, [and Ea]!"
7. He was their patron, he ordained [their . . . . ];
8. He, whose provision is abundance, goeth forth [...]!
9. Tutu [is] 1 "He who created them anew;"
10. Should their wants be pure, then are they [satisfied];
11. Should he make an incantation, then are the gods [appeased];
12 . Should they attack him in anger, he withstandeth [their onslaught]!
13. Let him therefore be exalted, and in the assembly of the gods [let him ...];
Marduks father is Asaru-alim-nuna? This is new, but we are talking Districts or Nations and the like. Asaru-alim-nuna and Tutu make some sory of incantation/act in which appeases the gods.
Line 12 reads in the percpective of Asaru-alim-nuna, as if he was the father, and he Marduk was a patron of Tiamat and crew and then went turn coat I suppose you would hold a (racial )grudge.
But they bow down.
14. None among the gods can [rival him]!
15. Tutu is Zi-ukkina, "the Life of the host [of the gods],"
16. Who established for the gods the bright heavens.
17. He set them on their way, and ordained [their path (?)]
18. Never shall his [...] deeds be forgotten among men.
More talk of Marduks invicability. Tutu who established for the gods the bright heavens!! hmm this part gets me stumpt! To better understand would be knowing what the bright heavens mean. If it is not
the universe. But I think it might have a diferent meaning. Maybe the establishment of space bases and the like. Dont know. But, back to the story, were still in council.
19. Tutu as Zi-azag thirdly they named, "the Bringer 1 of Purification,"
20. "The God of the Favouring Breeze," "the Lord of Hearing and Mercy,"
21. "The Creator of Fulness and Abundance," "the Founder of Plenteousness,"
22. "Who increaseth all that is small."
23. "In sore distress we felt his favouring breeze,"
24. Let them say, let them pay reverence, let them bow in humility before him!
25. Tutu as Aga-azag may mankind fourthly magnify!
26. "The Lord of the Pure Incantation," "the Quickener of the Dead,"
27. "Who had mercy upon the captive gods,"
28. "Who removed the yoke from upon the gods his enemies,"
Here it talks about Tutu again who is now obviously the one who Marduk chose to save or destroy in his bargin with Anshar in the 4th Tablet line 17-32. And it sounds like Tutu
did well during the war. His Marduks closest ally so he, as well, is feared! But he appears happy here. ( Marduk probably gave Tutu a few titles! )
And he did something to mankind. made us Magnify! How so? Unknown. Probably in the missing lines, and it sounds like he par took in the creation of Man with Marduk.
As they are still addressing him!
Ill start from the addressment.
26. "The Lord of the Pure Incantation," "the Quickener of the Dead,"
27. "Who had mercy upon the captive gods,"
28. "Who removed the yoke from upon the gods his enemies,"
29. "For their forgiveness did he create mankind,"
30. "The Merciful One, with whom it is to bestow life!"
31. May his deeds endure, may they never be forgotten
32. In the mouth of mankind 1 whom his hands have made!
33. Tutu as Mu-azag, fifthly, his "Pure Incantation" may their mouth proclaim,
34. "Who through his Pure Incantation hath destroyed all the evil ones!"
So he didnt create all of mankind. Just made a different version? (32). In the mouth (horde?) of mankind 1 whome his hands have made! and I do another ! for !!. lol
And the evil ones sounds like Tiamat and crew. But due to the unknown lines this cannot be definitive.
35. Shag-zu, "who knoweth the heart of the gods," "who seeth through the innermost part!"
36. "The evil-doer he hath not caused to go forth with him!"
37. "Founder of the assembly of the gods," "[who ...] their heart! "
38. "Subduer of the disobedient," "[...]!"
39. "Who rebellion and [...]!"
41. Tutu as Zi-si, "the [...],
42. "Who put an end to anger," "[who ...]!"
43. Tutu as Suh-kur, thirdly, "the [Destroyer of the foe],"
44. "Who put their plans to confusion," "[...],"
45. "Who destroyed all the wicked," "[...],"
46. [...] let them [...]!
Shag-zu? Who is this? Sounds like a guard? or palace authorities? who seeks the evil doer who has not come forth. Maybe he was waiting for Asaru-alim-nuna to make a move. Remember the setting is still within the Assembly.
...... or the name of an Igigi? Then it goes on the Tutu again who will put and end to the anger. War is over and now they want peace. Then theirs a whole lot of missing lines.
47. [...] ... [...]
[The following lines are taken from the fragment K. 12,830, but their position in the text is uncertain.]
[He named the four quarters (of the world)], mankind [he created],
[And upon] him understanding [...]
[...] ... [...]
[...] Tiamat [...]
[...] ... [...]
[...] distant [...]
[...] may [...].
[The following lines are taken from the fragment K. 13,761.]
[...]
(10) 1 [...]
"The mighty one [...]!"
... Agi[l ...],
"The Creator of [the earth ...]!"
Zulummu ... [...],
"The Giver of counsel and of whatsoever [...]!"
Mummu, "the Creator [of ...]!"
Mulil, the heavens [...], "Who for ... [...]!"
Gishkul, let [...],
(10) "Who brought the gods to naught[...]!"
Lugal-ab-[...],
"Who in [ ............ ]!"
Pap-[...],
"Who in [...]!"
[...]
[The following lines are taken from the fragment K. 8,519 and its duplicate K. 13,337; this portion of the text was not separated by much from that preserved by K. 13,761.]
[...].
[...] ...
[... the Chief (?) of] all lords,"
[... supreme] is his might!
[Lugal-durmah, "the King] 1 of the band of the gods," "the Lord of rulers,"
"Who is exalted in a royal habitation,"
"[Who] among the gods is gloriously supreme!"
[Adu-nuna], "the Counsellor of Ea," who created the gods his fathers,
Unto the path of whose majesty
[No] god can ever attain!
[... in] Dul-azag he made it known,
[...] pure is his dwelling!
[... the ...] of those without understanding is Lugal-dul-azaga!
[...] supreme is his might!
[...] their [...] in the midst of Tiamat,
[...] ... of the battle!
[The numbering of the following lines is based on the marginal numbers upon No. 91,139. + 93,073.]
This is abit hard to decipher due to the missing words and lines. But it appears they are speaking of a creator of some kind. But they may be speaking of the battle.
But, overall, unknown.
105. [...] ... [...] him,
106. [...] ... the star, which [shineth in the heavens].
107. May he hold the Beginning and the Future , may they pay homage unto him,
Due to the many unknown words and passages we have to work with what we have. This part talks of something and ending with 'him'. Then something and a star which shineth in the heavens.
The start of this part would be good! As it obviously paves the way for Marduk to hold the Beginning and the Future ( End? ) And they pay homage unto him. Who? Stupid time and whatever ruining those tablets!
108. Saying, "He who forced his way through the midst of Tiamat [without resting],
109. "Let his name be Nibiru, 'the Seizer of the Midst'!
Here we go! lol. Now the 2nd mention of Nibiru, Lets look at this. He Marduk who forced his way through the midst of Tiamat without resting, this could either mean that he forced his way out of Tiamats empire into Apsu/Anshars as this is still through the midst of Tiamat! or it could mean he forced his way in the great battle described earlier to win victory. They name Marduk Nibiru!!! yes, no argument their. What does this mean. I implore you to read my comment of the word meaning of Nibiru. This has other descriptions in other texts and Akkadian ones. viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2938
( Jeff I used a link. lol. sorry bit pissy on Jim Beam )
So the meaning in laymans terms is place or point of the crossing. So if Marduk was apart of the Empire of Tiamat AND he changed sides would that not also be a reference to a crossing of some type? Or he was the one who
opposed Anu at the start and if im correct and Anu is a border district and Marduk was the opposition at the time would there lands not be at some type of crossing point from East to West or Apsu and Tiamat? Or Marduk could have
changed sides at the pinical of when Apsu side was starting to lose. Hence a point of crossing? Then he siezed the win!
110. "For the stars of heaven he upheld the paths,
Marduk upheld (confirm, support, maintain) the way to the universe. Probably by blocking off or controlling the space ports? Or more calender talk?
111. "He shepherded all the gods like sheep!
112. "He conquered Tiamat, he troubled and ended her life,"
More talk of Marduk gathering his side together and his victory over Tiamat
113. In the future of mankind, when the days grow old,
114. May this be heard without ceasing, may it hold sway for ever!
115. Since he created the realm (of heaven) and fashioned the firm earth,
Now they talk about man and that they should never forget the way the battle turned out. As Marduk created the realm of heaven and fashioned the firm earth.
Hmm. Sounds like the gods originated from earth! and left us with the scraps. Then went up into the heavens. hmmm maybe my 'Modern Man are Ancient Astronauts Not Aliens!' post sounds more and more logical. Hmmmm.
Link:- viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2720
116. "The Lord of the World," the father Bêl hath called his name.
117. (This) title, which all the Spirits of Heaven proclaimed,
118. Did Ea hear, and his spirit was rejoiced, (and he said):
119. "He whose name his fathers have made glorious,
120. "Shall be even as I, his name shall be Ea!
121. "The binding of all my decrees shall he control,
122. "All my commands shall he make known! "
123. By the name of "Fifty" did the great gods
124. Proclaim his fifty names, they made his path pre-eminent."
Bel calls forth Ea, The Lord of the World. And when he heard his name he rejoiced for the mention. As he was the one that gave away some type of knowledge that allowed Tiamat to gather her forces/power together! Remember.
Tablet 2 line 1-7. Then Ea speak of or to Marduk and offers him his powers. Or submission? Allegence or Lord of the World!? Then by the name of fifty, what fifty? are there now fifty districts/nations? Remember were not talking people but Nations or districts or cities and the like. Could be fifty in total with the Greater Districts and the Smaller Districts?
125. Let them 2 be held in remembrance, and let the first man proclaim them;
126. Let the wise and the understanding consider them together!
127. Let the father repeat them and teach them to his son;
128. Let them be in the ears of the pastor and the shepherd!
129. Let a man rejoice in Marduk, the Lord of the gods,
130. That he may cause his land to be fruitful, and that he himself may have prosperity!
Here it talks about them making mankind (Tiamat's leftovers?) not forget. Why are they leaving? And let them remember it was Marduk who brought this about!!!
131. His word standeth fast, his command is unaltered;
132. The utterance of his mouth hath no god ever annulled.
133. He gazed in his anger, he turned not his neck;
134. When he is wroth, no god can withstand his indignation.
135. Wide is his heart, broad is his compassion;
Here more confirmation of Marduk's command and authority.
136. The sinner and evil-doer in his presence [...].
137. They received instruction, they spake before him,
138. [...] unto [...].
139. [...] of Marduk may the gods [...].
140. [May] they [... his ] name [...]!
141. [...] they took and [...];
142. [...]!
And then it ends with Marduk in normal council with criminals (Tiamat's survivors?). Few words missing to give the exact extent of what is told but leads towards Marduks doing something or other. Unknown.
End of Tablet Seven. End of the Enuma Elish!!
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And thats it. The Emuna Elish it its entirety. This is where fictional Nibiru came from. The origin. So if the Planet Nibiru is incorrect.... then would all reaserch therein after be based on someone looking for something they wish to be true, be also incorrect? In any event. That was a journey I did find enjoyable! I learnt so much about the Emuna Elish in the past few days then I did in the past 10 years when I first heard about it. I started with one opinion and ended with another!! Ha! Thats reaserch for ya!
Also just before I finish im not saying that Ea, Marduk, Anshar and others are not the same people/gods as in other texts, as this text talks about Nations and districts. This is a creation myth. The creation of an Empire.
Who appear to have left to go into the universe. Other texts of these Gods names are mentioned clearly state someone who is personified. A person not a Nation or district.
Like I said in other posts. Texts need to be read in full and not have parts taken out that suits themselves without any bearing of what came before and what comes there after!
I wrote this in another thread that I thought Id paste into this one. It reads:-
'Im on the for side of AAT. But at the moment im thinking the AA's are.... us. After breaking down the Emuna Elish part by part. Man is a slave race left behind... Maybe they were the leftovers of Tiamat! Not allowed into space! hmm never thought of that. '
A friend of mine who is not an AAT believer read this post and commented of the Alliences. And its kinda believable! He States:-
"Apsu and Tiamat were the first districts, the could have been allies and their offspring the other districts!? Line 1-8 only talks of them as the only ones in existence. Then the others came. Maybe it was Tiamat and Apsu who got angry against the other districts and cities and this resulted in Apsu being destroyed. 22-28. They seem like allies? And where confused and troubles and .... in disorder.....? 29-40 refers to their Apsu and Tiamat coming together and talking of a way to bring the other district together under their own rule. the ones opposed to Apsu and Tiamat? 29-40 could be Apsu attempt at peace and Tiamats wanted war!? 41-58 Tiamat rejects the offer of a peaceful solution and gets angry with Apsu's desire of peace. 59-105 could be the part where the other "Districts lay waste the Apsu in which this gives Tiamat the excuse to wage the World War against the other Districts."
Now you can all criticize. Maybe we can get a clearer picture. As im only just one man!!
Yet many of the people defeated by Sudas reformed themselves and became true Aryans again." (Frawley p. 138)