Ningirsu and Bau Enter Eninnu in Triumph

1 The warrior Ningirsu entered the temple:⁠a 2 the lord of the temple had arrived! 3 Like an eagle lifting its eyes toward a wild bull, 4 the warrior's entry into his temple 5 was like a storm roaring into battle. 6 Ningirsu stepped into his temple, 7 and it became the shrine of the Abzu when a festival is held; 8 the lord came forth from his temple 9 like Utu rising over the land of Lagash.

10 Bau's going to her quarters 11 was like a faithful wife taking her home in hand; 12 her entry into her bedchamber 13 was like the Tigris at high water; 14 when she sat down beside her couch, 15 she was the lady, the daughter of holy An, a lush garden bearing fruit. 16 Daylight came forth, and destiny was decreed; 17 Bau entered her quarters, 18 and there was abundance for the land of Lagash. 19 The day dawned, and Utu of Lagash lifted his head over the land.

20 Fattened oxen and fat sheep were offered in the temple; 21 bowls were set up and filled with wine, 22 and the Anunnaki gods of Lagash feasted there with the lord Ningirsu. 23 In the temple the purification rites were completed, 24 and favorable oracles were pronounced.