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Ancient prayer to Mesopotamian god Nabû shared online

Original: For Nabû, august, majestic and awesome heir, firstborn son of Asarre, foremost of all, who bears the tablet of destinies

A cuneiform prayer invoking Nabû, the Mesopotamian god of wisdom and writing, is circulating among readers of ancient history. The text, attributed to Šamaš-riḫtu-uṣur, son of Šamaš-iddina, a baker of the gods Šamaš and Aya, praises Nabû as firstborn heir who bears the tablet of destinies. Translations like this give a rare first-person glimpse into how ordinary ancient devotees addressed their gods.

Why now: A newly shared scholarly translation of a vivid ancient devotional text is delighting history enthusiasts online.

NabûŠamaš-riḫtu-uṣurŠamašAyaMesopotamia

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Evidence

• For Nabû, august, majestic and awesome heir, firstborn son of Asarre, foremost of all, who bears the tablet of destinies of the gods, whom the Igigi gods respect most in the entire universe, my lord, I, Šamaš-riḫtu-uṣur, son of Šamaš-iddina, the baker of Šamaš and Aya, with joy… · ljwrites@writeout.ink · 4

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