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nabu

/ˈnɑː.buː/

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noun

/ˈnɑː.buː/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к вавилонскому богу мудрости, земледелия и покровителю писцов и школ.

A proper noun referring to the Babylonian god of wisdom, agriculture, and the patron deity of scribes and schools.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Babylonian deityC1formal

    A major god in ancient Mesopotamian religion, associated with wisdom, writing, and agriculture. He was considered the patron of scribes and schools.

    ruВавилонское божество

    • Nabu was revered as the god who taught humans the art of writing.
    • Temples dedicated to Nabu were centers of learning in Babylon.
    • Scribes would pray to Nabu for inspiration before composing texts.

    Synonymsnebo