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Irkalla (Underworld), deathlike dreaming in a tomb

Erra, mighty Usumgallu (Dragon-Serpent)

Enthroned in Kutha

Nergal, Lord who Prowls by Night

Erra stirred by the Seven Sebitti

Furious warriors, rebel gods

Seven Udug-Hul consuming, destroying

Blazing radiance of Terror, Melammu

In the West, Utu has shone forth for you

Awe-inspiring dais radiating across the abyss

Nergal, who can kill and bring life back

Holding the keys to the Netherworld

In the East, Nergal is imbued with a terrible radiance

Lord of War and Destruction, spiller of blood

Nergal, dragon covered in gore

Drinking the blood of living creatures

Usumgallu (Dragon) who is covered in gore

Battle-mace drips blood and flesh

Nergal whose power has filled heaven and earth

Nergal, angry sea, unleash your awe and terror!

*Hymn adapted from a late Sumerian hymn to Nergal and the Erra-myth.