Nusku
Americannoun
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With the spread of the solar cult Nusku became a local sun-god, and was regarded as the god of the burning sun of noon.
From The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
Incantations originally addressed to Ea of Eridu, as the god of the watery element, and to Nusku, as the god of fire, were transferred to Marduk.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various
This was done by making Ea confer on Marduk as his son the powers of the father, and by making Nusku a messenger between Ea and Marduk.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various
When Merodach or Babylon was exalted as chief god of the pantheon his messages were carried to Ea by Nusku.
From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander
Associated with them is Nusku, the messenger of the gods, who was given prominence in Assyria.
From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander
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