An adab of Inana for Rim-Sin (Rim-Sin H): translation

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(gods in bluemixed-breed demigods in teal…)

          SEGMENT A

          

                (Anu, father in heaven, King of the giant aliens, the Anunnaki from planet Nibiru, in his winged sky-disc)

            1-5 …… beloved of An (Anu) ……

          1 line fragmentary

           2b-ninhursag-chief-medical-officer (Ninhursag with her failed early attempts at DNA mixing to fashion adequate worker replacements)

          Nintud (Ninhursag) is delighted at your creation, and has determined a great destiny for you.

          She has made your brow attractive, …….

          Your limbs ……, your form spectacular.

            6 barsud.

            7-12 You have been decreed femininity, you are full of charm,
          6b - Inanna & fertility, cedar date palmi (Inanna with ring of destinies in her hand)

          Inana (Inanna / Ishtar), glory of the pure heavens, fitted to be a queen,

          4 lines fragmentary or unclear

          unknown no. of lines missing

          SEGMENT B

            1-6 2 lines fragmentary

          You have perfected the just, and made them speak with one voice;

          may you exercise your role as shepherd for years of abundance and sweet days of rejoicing.

          (King) Rim-Sîn, you have perfected the just, and made them speak with one voice;

          may you exercise your role as shepherd for years of abundance and sweet days of rejoicing.

            7 sa-jara.

            812 Inana, out of the goodness of your heart make Rim-Sîn’s good (?) renown a long-lasting renown.

          Mistress, supremely august, sparkling (?) in the heavens!

          6m - Astarte, Inanna (Inanna in procession)

          Inana, Mistress, supremely august, sparkling (?) in the heavens!

          Speaking kindly, extending your charms, …… great mother goddesses, grant life to Rim-Sîn.

            13 Its jic-gi-jal.

            14 An adab of Inana.