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Erra and Ishum V: Erra rests from his destruction and the gods are in shock. Erra says that without Ishum, all would be destroyed. Ishum tells Erra to rest and they will serve him. Erra likes this. Ishum decrees that the earth shall grow back. The scribe says that this story came to Kabti-ilani-Marduk in a dream. Erra approved the story and said that whoever tells the story shall be blessed
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Erra and Ishum IV: Ishum details the destruction of Babylon that Erra caused. Marduk grieves for Babylon. The gods describe how they have turned against their own people as a result of their actions, spurred on by Erra. Ishum says Erra wants mankind to destroy itself. Erra agrees. Erra directs Ishum to destroy mountains, cities, and other things
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Erra and Ishum III: Erra describes the destruction he will cause. He kills and the river runs red with their blood. Ellil is stricken with grief. Ishum scorns Erra and tries to convince him not to destroy mankind. Erra argues that Marduk gave him that mandate and in his absence the world cannot stay firm. Ishum reminds Erra that now he holds great power and he shouldn’t think that humanity despises him
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Erra and Ishum II: Marduk leaves and the earth begins to turn dark and strong winds blow. Erra protects the shrine of Marduk. Ishtar urges Erra to reconsider destroying the earth, but he reiterates his purpose
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