ETCSLglossingSignSignSign name: KU.AN
Values: mitum

The death of Gilgameš (c.1.8.1.3), line c1813.3.A.2
endgilgameš2ba-nu2ḫurnu-mu-un-da-an-zi-zi
engilgameš2nu2ḫurzig3
lordGilgameš (DN)to lie downeverto rise
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The great wild bull has lain down and is never to rise again. Lord Gilgameš has lain down and is never to rise again. He who was unique in …… has lain down and is never to rise again. The hero fitted out with a shoulder-belt has lain down and is never to rise again. He who was unique in strength has lain down and is never to rise again. He who diminished wickedness has lain down and is never to rise again. He who spoke most wisely has lain down and is never to rise again. The plunderer (?) of many countries has lain down and is never to rise again. He who knew how to climb the mountains has lain down and is never to rise again. The lord of Kulaba has lain down and is never to rise again. He has lain down on his death-bed and is never to rise again. He has lain down on a couch of sighs and is never to rise again.
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