"The Hymn to Nikkal was something that was performed and copied, perhaps many times. One could almost say that archaeo…"

"The combination of rhythm and melody of the final cadence of the Hymn to Nikkal is compatible with the overall most f…"

"A man who does not value his god is thrown out in the desert; his body is not buried and his heir does not provide hi…"

"Unable to stand up, unable to sit down, he laments. Unable to eat, unable to drink, he laments. Held fast by the door…"

"Father, let me have the Bull of Heaven To kill Gilgamesh and his city. For if you do not grant me the Bull of Heaven,…"

"Cakkan, king of the mountain, embosses the king's emblems and puts his implements in order. He twists a giant rope ag…"

"The king who is the lord of broad understanding (i.e. Enki) has determined a good destiny for you on your elevated th…"

"Beloved by his mother, he to whom Ninjirida gave birth from her luxurious body, who drank the good milk at her holy b…"

"The troops are constantly at your service. Shepherd, you understand how to keep a check on the black-headed. The shee…"

"King, wild bull with tall limbs, who directs speech aright, and who hates wickedness! Mighty power, whom no one dare …"