An incantation against Lamaštu (1)

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BIN 2 72:
Anu begot her, Ea reared her, Enlil doomed her a dog’s face. She is tiny of hands, she is long of finger, long(er still) of nail. Her forearms (?) are … She came right in the front door, slithering over the (door)post casing! She slithered over the (door)post casing, she has caught sight of the baby! Seven seizures has she done him in his belly! Pluck out your nails! Let loose your arms! Before he gets to you, Ea, the warrior, as sage for the task. The (door)post casing is big enough for you, the doors are open, come then, be gone through the (door)post casing! They will fill your mouth with dust, your face with sand, with fine-ground mustard seeds they will fill your eyes. I exorcise you by Ea’s curse: you must be gone!

Source (list of abbreviations)
BIN 2 72

Bibliography

Amar Annus

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