Religion
Two Accadian Hymns: II
Translated by A. H. Sayce (Records of the Past, 1870s; repr. 1901) · From Babylonian and Assyrian Literature (1901)
O mighty mountain of Bel, Im-kharsak, whose head rivals heaven, whose root (is) the holy deep!
Among the mountains, like a strong wild bull, it lieth down.
Its horn like the brilliance of the sun is bright.
Like the star of heaven it is a prophet and is filled with sheen.
O mighty mother of Beltis, daughter of Bit-Esir: splendor of Bit-kurra, appointment of Bit-Gigune, handmaid of Bit-Cigusurra!
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Anonymous Babylonian Poets. “Two Accadian Hymns: II.” Translated by A. H. Sayce. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-babylonian/27/.
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