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d omen for the coming year. The priests would then reintroduce the king to the public.
Sixth Day
Before the gods arrived, tre made on the third day would be burned and mock battle would be taking place as well. This commotion signified that without Marduk, the city would be in constant chaos. The priests would also collect all statues of the gods on this day and bring them inside the temple.
Seventh Day
Marduk was said to disappear on this day to go fight the goddess Tiamat. Nabu and other gods were said to go ou
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