The Following Sumerian Texts are some of the most fascinating ever deciphered regarding Enki and the Flood, After the Deluge, I will return the Sumerian Lands Beyond the Oceans! So, did Ninurta proclaim this? Nannar, Enlil's firstborn on Earth, has a peculiar wish: he wishes for the Deluge to survive not in Earth's skies but on the Moon. Enki arched his eyebrow; Enlil, though perplexed, gave his approval. Ishkur, the youngest son of Enlil, has decided to remain on Earth with his father. It was decided that Nannar's Earth-born children, Utu and Inanna, would remain. Enki and Ninki chose to remain, and Earth did not abandon their decision; they announced it with pride. Igigi and Sarpanit cried out, “I will not abandon!“ Marduk's response was one of anger. One by one, Enki's other sons declared their intention to remain: Nergal and Gibil, Ninagal and Ningishzidda, and finally, Dumuzi. When all eyes were on Ninmah, she proclaimed with pride, “My life
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