Nabu

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Nabu

(Chald.)

Nebu or Nebo, generally; the Chaldean god of Secret Wisdom, from which name the Biblical, Hebrew term Nabiim (prophets) was derived. This son of Anu and Ishtar was worshipped chiefly at Borsippa; but he had also his temple at Babylon, above that of Bel, devoted to the seven planets. (See “ Nazarenes” and “ Nebo”.) (TG).

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Shortly: Nebu or Nebo, generally; the Chaldean god of Secret Wisdom, from which name the Biblical, Hebrew ter...