An old illustration of Nebo or Nabu an ancient Assyrian & Babylonian deity lord of the heavens, especially Mercury. Also God or patron of literacy, the rational arts )Inspiration), scribes, and wisdom because he is said to have invented writing and was one of the "Seven gods who decree". He a horned cap, standing with his hands clasped in the ancient style of a priest . He is said to have rode on a winged dragon known as Sirrush that originally belonged to his father Marduk.

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Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
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