Nusku

[ noos-koo ]

/ ˈnʊs kʊ /

a Sumerian and Babylonian deity, originally the vizier of Enlil.

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Gibil and Nusku are called 'sons of Anu'; Gibil, indeed, is spoken of as the first-born of heaven, and the image of his father.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow
On the other hand, the manner in which Ashurbanabal speaks of him reflects the mythological aspect of Nusku.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow
The god Sin remained over the (sacred) standard, two crowns upon his head, (and) the god Nusku stood beside him.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria|Donald A. Mackenzie
Associated with them is Nusku, the messenger of the gods, who was given prominence in Assyria.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria|Donald A. Mackenzie

A later—chiefly theoretical—amalgamation of Nabu with a god Nusku will be discussed in a subsequent chapter.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow