Nbu
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title:
Nbu
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In Mandaeism, ʿNbu, Nbu, or Enbu is the Mandaic name for the planet Mercury. Nbu is one of the seven planets, who are part of the entourage of Ruha in the World of Darkness. This name was borrowed from the Mesopotamian god called Nabu. Nbu is associated with learning and scribes, as well as Jesus and Christianity. Other names for Nbu include Maqurpiil, Mšiha, and ʿaṭarid. Nbu's name is derived from the Akkadian Nabû. Buckley (2010) suggests a connection between Dinanukht and Nbu. For instance, i
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Planet Mercury in Mandaeism
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nbu
date created:
2022-03-27T23:43:02Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T05:04:39Z
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