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also known to us from several Near Eastern texts and royal depic- tions (Fig. 22). But after nine Nibiruan years, Anu (Anush in the Hittite text) "gave battle to Alalu" and deposed him: Fig. 22 Once in the olden days, Alalush was king in Heaven. Alalush was seated on the throne; The mighty Anush. first among the gods. was standing before him: He would bow to his feet. set the drinking cup in his hand. For nine counted periods, Alalush was king in Heaven. In the ninth counted period. Anush gave battle to Alalush. Alalush was defeated, he fled before Anush— Down he descended to the dark-hued Earth. THE WARS OF GODS AND MEN It was then, the ancient text tells us, that the dramatic flight to Earth had occurred: Anush took his seat upon the throne.