A hymn to Nanna (Nanna N): translation

^1-9Luminous (?) brilliance that fills the holy heavens, an adept (?) exuding radiance (?), Nanna, your divine powers (?) are holy! Unique lord, luminous lord who ...... the heavens, shining in the high heavens, ......, adviser in heaven and on earth, ......, you are the god who .......
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^10-17...... as you come forth, ...... you rise in radiance. The ...... is holy and purifies. O, it has come forth for my king like the good sunlight! Nanna, ...... as you come forth, ...... you rise in radiance. The ...... is holy and purifies. O, it has come forth for my king like the good sunlight!

^18-21...... for (?) the ruler whom you (?) have chosen, you have made your holy brilliance manifest. ...... without ceasing, he has attained .......

^22-27The sweet-sounding tigi instruments are arranged in the majestic forecourt where your food-offerings are presented. In the heavenly assembly (?), the tigi instruments resound for you. Nanna, the sweet-sounding tigi instruments are arranged in the majestic forecourt where your food-offerings are presented. In the heavenly assembly (?), the tigi instruments resound for you.

^28-33May your city experience prosperity under you! In Urim may you raise your head high, unique lord, luminous lord, into the distant future! Nanna, may your city experience prosperity under you! In Urim may you raise your head high, unique lord, luminous lord, into the distant future!

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18.v.2000-19.v.2000 : GC : adapting translation
29.viii.2000 : JAB : proofreading
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