15. The god Anshar made his eldest son Anu in his own image.

16. And the god Anu begat Nudimmud (Ea) the image of himself.

17. The god Nudimmud was the first among his fathers,

18. Endowed with understanding, he who thinketh deeply, the orator

19. Exceedingly mighty in strength above his father Anshar who begat
him.

20. Unrivalled amongst the gods his brothers ...

21. The confraternity of the gods was established.

22. Tiamat was troubled and she ... their guardian.

23. Her belly was stirred up to its uttermost depths.

24. ...........

25. Apsu (the watery abyss) could not diminish their brawl

26. And Tiamat gathered herself together ...

27. She struck a blow, and their works ...

28. Their way was not good,...