Ancient texts / Chaldean Hymns to the Sun
Chaldean Hymns to the Sun First Hymn
1Magical incantation.
2Sun, from the foundations of heaven thou art risen;✦ Psalms 19:4
3thou hast unfastened the bolts of the shining skies;
4thou hast opened the door of heaven.
5Sun, above the countries thou hast raised thy head.
6Sun, thou hast covered the immensity of the heavens and the terrestrial countries.
Editorial restorations by the translator are in [square brackets]; “…” and italic notes mark where the tablet is broken. Bracketed scene-headings are the translator's, not part of the text.