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THE BOOK OF FIFTY NAMES OF MARDUK, DEFEATER OF THE ANCIENT ONES
THIS is the Book of MARDUK, begotten of our Master ENKI, Lord of Magicians,
who did defeat TIAMAT, known as KUR, known as HUWAWA, in magick combat, who
defeated the Ancient Ones that the Elders may live and rule the Earth.
In the time before time, in the age before the heaven and the earth were put
in their places, in the age when the Ancient Ones were rulers of all that
existed and did not exist, there was nought but darkness. There was no Moon.
There was no Sun. No planets were they, and no stars. No grain, No tree, no
plant grew. The Ancient Ones were Masters of Spaces now unknown or forgotten,
and all was CHAOS.
MARDUK was chosen of the Elders to fight KUR and wrest power from the Great
Sleeping Serpent who dwells beneath the Mountains of the Scorpion. MARDUK was
given a weapon, and a Sign, and Fifty Powers were given to him to fight the
awful TIAMAT, and each Power has its weapon and its Sign and these are the
mightiest possessions of the Elder Gods against the Ancient One who threatens
Without, who threatens from the Abyss, the Lord of Darkness, the Master of
CHAOS, the Unborn, the Uncreated, who still wishes ill upon the Race of Men, and
upon the Elder Gods who reside in the Stars.
The Gods forget. They are distant. They must be reminded. If they are not
watchful, if the gatekeepers do not watch the gates, if the gates are not kept
always locked, bolted and barred, then the One who is always ready, the Guardian
of the Other side, IAK SAKKAK, will enter and bring with him the hordes of the
armies of the Ancient Ones, IAK KINGU, IAK AZAG, IAK AZABUA, IAK HUWAWA,
ISHNIGGARAB, IAK XASTUR, and IAK KUTULU, the Dog Gods and the Dragon Gods, and
the Sea Monsters, and the Gods of the Deep.
Watch also the Days. The Day when the Great Bear hangs lowest in the sky, and
the quarters of the year measured thereof in the four directions measured
thereof, for there the Gates may be opened and care must needs be taken to
ensure that the Gates remain forever closed. They must be sealed with the Elder
Sign accompanied by the rites and incantations proper.
The Fifty Names here follow, with their Signs and Powers. They may be
summoned after the Priest has ascended to that step on the Ladder of Lights and
gained entrance to that Sacred City. The Signs should be engraved on parchment
or sealed in clay and placed upon the altar at the Calling. And in the perfumes
should be of cedar, and strong, sweet-smelling resins. And the Calling be to the
North.
The First Name is MARDUK
The Lord of Lords, master of Magicians. His Name should not be called except
when no other will do, and it is the most terrible responsibility to do so. The
Word of His Calling is DUGGA. This is his Seal:
The Second Name is MARUKKA
Knows all things since the beginning of the World. Knows all secrets, be they
human or divine, and is very difficult to summon. The Priest should not summon
him unless he is clean of heart and spirit, for this Spirit shall know his
innermost thoughts. This is his Seal:
The Third Name is MARUTUKKU
Master of the Arts of Protection, chained the Mad God at the Battle. Sealed
the Ancient Ones in their Caves, behind the Gates. Possesses the ARRA star. This
is his Seal:
The Fourth Name is BARASHAKUSHU
Worker of Miracles. The kindest of the Fifty, and the most beneficent. The
Word used at his Calling is BAALDURU. This is his Seal:
The Fifth Name is LUGGALDIMMERANKIA
Put order into CHAOS. Made the Waters aright. Commander of Legions of Wind
Demons who fought the Ancient TIAMAT alongside MARDUK KURIOS. The Word used at
his Calling is BANUTUKKU. This is his Seal:
The Sixth Name is NARILUGGALDIMMERANKIA
The Watcher of the IGIGI and the ANNUNAKI, Sub-Commander of the Wind Demons.
He will put to flight any maskim who haunt thee, and is the foe of the rabisu.
None may pass into the World Above or the World Below without his knowledge. His
Word is BANRABISHU. His Seal is thus:
The Seventh Name is ASARULUDU
Wielder of the Flaming Sword, oversees the Race of Watchers at the bidding of
the Elder Gods. He ensures the most perfect safety, especially in dangerous
tasks undertaken at the behest of the Astral Gods. His word is BANMASKIM and his
Seal is thus:
The Eighth Name is NAMTILLAKU
A most secret and potent Lord, he hath knowledge to raise the dead and
converse with the spirits of the Abyss, unbeknownst to their Queen. No soul
passes into Death but that he is aware. His word is BANUTUKUKUTUKKU and his Seal
is thus:
The Ninth Name is NAMRU
Dispenses wisdom and knowledge in all things. Giveth excellent counsel and
teaches the science of metals. His word is BAKAKALAMU and his Seal:
The Tenth Name is ASARU
This Power has knowledge of all plants and trees, and can make marvellous
fruits to grow in the desert places, and no land is a waste to him. He is truly
the Protector of the Bounty. His Word is BAALPRIKU and his Seal
follows:
The Eleventh Name is ASARUALIM
Possesses secret wisdom, and shines Light in the Darkened areas, forcing what
lives there to give good accounting of its existence and its knowledge. Giveth
excellent counsel in all things. His word is BARRMARATU and the Seal which thou
engrave is thus:
The Twelfth Name is ASARUALIMMUNNA
This is the Power that presideth over armour of all kinds and is excellently
knowledgeable in military matters, being of the advance army of MARDUK at that
Battle. He can provide an army with its entire weaponry in three days. His Word
is BANATATU and the Seal is thus:
The Thirteenth Name is TUTU
Silences the weeping and gives joy to the end and ill at heart. A most
beneficent Name, and Protector of the Household, his Word is DIRRIGUGIM and his
Seal is this:
The Fourteenth Name is ZIUKKINNA
Giveth excellent knowledge concerning the movements of the stars and the
meanings thereof, of which the Chaldaens possessed this same knowledge in
abundance. The Word is GIBBILANNU and the Seal is this:
The Fifteenth Name is ZIKU
This Power bestoweth Riches of all kinds, and can tell where treasury is
hidden. Knower of the Secrets of the Earth. His Word is GIGGIMAGANPA and his
Seal is this:
The Sixteenth Name is AGAKU
This Power can give life to what is already dead, but for a short time only.
He is the Lord of the Amulet and the Talisman. His Word is MASHGARZANNA and his
Seal is this:
The Seventeenth Name is TUKU
Lord of Baneful Magick, Vanquisher of the Ancient Ones by Magick, Giver of
the Spell to MARDUK KUROS, a most fierce enemy. His Word is MASHSHAMMASHTI and
his Seal follows:
The Eighteenth Name is SHAZU
Knows the thoughts of those at a distance, as well as those in the vicinity.
Nothing is buried in the ground, or thrown into the water, but this Power is
aware. His Word is MASHSHANANNA and his Seal is this:
The Nineteenth Name is ZISI
Reconciler of enemies, silencer of arguments, between two people or between
two nations, or even, it is said, between two worlds. The scent of Peace is
indeed sweet to this Power, whose Word is MASHINNANNA and whose seal is
this:
The Twentieth Name is SUHRIM
Seeks out the worshippers of the Ancient Ones wherever they may be. The
Priest who sends him on an errand does so at a terrible risk, for SUHRIM kills
easily, and without thought. His Word is MASHSHANERGAL and his Seal:
The Twenty-First Name is SUHGURIM
As SUHRIM above, the Foe who Cannot be Appeased. Discovers the Priest's
Enemies with ease, but must be cautioned not to slay them if the Priest does not
desire it. The Word is MASHSHADAR and the Seal:
The Twenty-Second Name is ZAHRIM
Slew ten thousand of the Hordes in the Battle. A Warrior among Warriors. Can
destroy an entire army if the Priest so desires. His Word is MASHSHAGARANNU and
his Seal:
The Twenty-Third Name is ZAHGURIM
As ZAHRIM, a most terrible opponent. It is said ZAHGURIM slays slowly, after
a most unnatural fashion. I do not know, for I have never summoned this Spirit.
It is thy risk. The Word is MASHTISHADDU and the Seal:
This Power can seek out water in the midst of a desert or on the tops of
mountains. Knows the Secrets of Water, and the running of rivers below the
Earth. A most useful Spirit. His Word is MASHSHANEBBU and his Seal
thus:
The Twenty-Fifth Name is EPADUN
This is the Lord of all Irrigation and can bring Water from a far place to
your feet. Possesses a most subtle geometry of the Earth and knowledge of all
lands where Water might be found in abundance. His Word is EYUNGINAKANPA and his
Seal is this:
The Twenty-Sixth Name is ENBILULUGUGAL
The Power that presides over all growth, and all that grows. Gives knowledge
of cultivation, and can supply a starving city with food for thirteen moons in
one moon. A most noble Power. His Word is AGGHA and his Seal:
The Twenty-Seventh Name is HEGAL
As the Power above, a Master of the arts of farming and agriculture. Bestows
rich harvests. Possesses the knowledge of the metals of the earth, and of the
plough. His Word is BURDISHU and his seal thus:
The Twenty-Eighth Name is SIRSIR
The Destroyer of TIAMAT, hated of the Ancient Ones, Master over the Serpent,
Foe of KUTULU. A most powerful Lord. His Word is this APIRIKUBABADAZUZUKANPA and
his Seal:
The Twenty-Ninth Name is MALAH
Trod the back of the Worm and cut it in twain. Lord of Bravery and Courage,
and gives these qualities to the Priest who desires it, or to others the Priest
may decide. The Word is BACHACHADUGGA and the Seal:
The Thirtieth Name is GIL
The Furnisher of Seed. Beloved of ISHTAR, his Power is mysterious and quite
ancient. Makes the barley to grow and the women to give birth. Makes potent the
impotent. His Word is AGGABAL and his Seal is thus:
The Thirty-First Name is GILMA
Founder of cities, Possessor of the Knowledge of Architecture by which the
fabled temples of UR were built; the creator of all that is permanent and never
moves. His Word is AKKABAL and his Seal is this:
The Thirty-Second Name is AGILMA
Bringer of Rain. Maketh the gentle Rains to come, or casuseth great Storms
and Thunders, the like may destroy armies and cities and crops. His Word is
MASHSHAYEGURRA and his Seal is:
The Thirty-Third Name is ZULUM
Knows where to plant and when to plant. Giveth excellent counsel in all
manner of business and commerce. Protects a man from evil tradesmen. His Word is
ABBABAAL and his Seal is this:
The Thirty-Fourth Name is MUMMU
The Power given to MARDUK to fashion the universe from the flesh of TIAMAT.
Giveth wi sdom concerning the condition of the life before the creation, and the
nature of the structures of the Four Pillars whereupon the Heavens rest. His
Word is ALALALABAAAL and the Seal is:
The Thirty-Fifth Name is ZULUMMAR
Giveth tremendous strength, as of ten men, to one man. Lifted the part of
TIAMAT that was to become the Sky from the part that was to become the Earth.
His Word is ANNDARABAAL and his Seal is:
The Thirty-Sixth Name is LUGALABDUBUR
Destroyer of the Gods of TIAMAT. Vanquisher of Her Hordes. Chained KUTULU to
the Abyss. Fought AZAG-THOTH with skill. A great Defender and a great Attacker.
His Word is AGNIBAAL and his Seal is this:
The Thirty-Seventh Name is PAGALGUENNA
Possessor of Infinite Intelligence, and determines the nature of things not
yet made, and of spirits not yet created, and knows the strength of the Gods.
His Word is ARRABABAAL and his Seal is this:
The Thirty-Eighth Name is LUGALDURMAH
The Lord of the Lofty Places, Watcher of the Skies and all that travels
therein. Naught traverses the starry element, but that this Power is aware. His
Word is ARATAAGARBAL and his Seal is this:
The Thirty-Ninth Name is ARANUNNA
Giver of Wisdom, Counsellor to our Father, ENKI, Knower of the Magickal
Covenant and of the Laws and of the Nature of the Gates. His Word is ARAMANNGI
and his Seal is thusly:
The Fortieth Name is DUMUDUKU
Possessor of the Wand of Lapis Lazuli, Knower of the Secret Name and the
Secret Number. May not reveal these to thee, but may speak of other things
equally marvellous. His Word is ARATAGIGI and his Seal is:
The Forty-First Name is LUGALANNA
The Power of the Eldest of the Elder Ones, possesses the secret knowledge of
the world when the Ancient Ones and the Elder Ones and where One. Knows the
Essence of the Ancient Ones and where it might be found. His Word is BALDIKHU
and his Seal is this:
The Forty-Second Nam is LUGALUGGA
Knows the Essence of all Spirits, of the Dead and the Unborn, and the Starry
and the Earthly, and the Spirits of the Air and the Spirits of the Wind as well.
Which things he may tell thee, and thou wilt grow in wisdom. His Word is ZIDUR
and his Seal is thus:
The Forty-Third Name is IRKINGU
This is the Power that laid capture to the Commander of the forces of the
Ancient Ones, KINGU Mighty Demon, that MARDUK might lay hold of him and, with
its blood, create the Race of Men and seal the Covenant. His Word is BARERIMU
and his Seal is this:
The Forty-Fourth Name is KINMA
Judge and Lord of the Gods, at whose name they quake in fear. That the Gods
may not err, this Power was given to oversee their activities, should they be
lawful and within the nature of the Covenant, for the Gods are forgetful, and
very far away. His Word is ENGAIGAI and his Seal is this:
The Forty-Fifth Name is ESIZKUR
This Spirit possesses the knowledge of the length of Life of any man, even
unto the plants and the demons and the gods. He measureth all things, and
knoweth the Space thereof. His Word is NENIGEGAI and his Seal is
this:
The Forty-Sixth Name is GIBIL
This Power has been given the Realm of the Fire and the Forge. He keepeth the
sharp point of the Sword and the Lance, and giveth understanding in the working
of metals. He also raises the Lightning that comes from the Earth, and maketh
Swords to appear in the Sky. His Word is BAALAGNITARRA and his Seal is
this:
The Forty-Seventh Name is ADDU
Raises storms that fill the entire heavens and causes the Stars to tremble
and the very Gates of the IGIGI to shake in their stead. Can fill the skies with
his brightness, even in the darkest hour of the night. His Word is KAKODAMMU and
his Seal is this:
The Forty-Eighth Name is ASHARRU
Knower of the Treacherous Ways. Gives intelligence of the Future and also of
things Past. Put the Gods in their courses, and determined their cycles. His
Word is BAXTANDABAL and this is his Seal:
The Forty-Ninth Name is NEBIRU
The Spirit of the Gate of MARDUK, Manages all things in their ways, and moves
the crossings of the stars after the fashion known to the Chaldeans. His word is
DIRGIRGIRI and his Seal is this:
The Fiftieth Name is NINNUAM
This is the Power of MARDUK as Lord of All That Is, Judger of Judgements,
Decider of Decisions, He Who Determines the Laws and the Reigns of Kings. He may
not be called, save at the destruction of a city or the death of a king. His
Word is GASHDIG and his Seal is this:
Here endeth the Book of the Fifty Names, which the Gods have granted me the
strength and the time in which to lay it down. This Book is not to be shown to
the unclean or the profane or the uninitiated, for to do so is to call the most
awful curse of the Book upon thee and upon thy generations.
Spirit of the Book, Remember!