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THE ADVENTURES OF ISHTAR.

N this section I have included the sixth and seventh tablets, which both primarily refer to the doings of Ishtar.

The sixth tablet is in better condition than any of the former ones, and allows of something like a connected translation.

1. .... his weapon, he sharpened his weapon,

2. Like a bull his country he ascended after him.