Mesopotamian Mythology

The Ancient Gods of Sumer and Babylon...

NABU

Akkadian Literature God

Also known as Nebo

Picture of the Mesopotamian Literature God Nabu from our Mesopotamian mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

God of Science and Cuneiform Writing

He invented them for the Babylonians.

Or was it Nebo, as this particular literary style suffers from vowel trouble.

Nabu Facts and Figures

Name: Nabu
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Nebo

Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Babylon
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Words and Writing
Area of expertise: Writing, Literature, Words

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 2843

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Article last revised on September 26, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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