Indeed, his case is a clear instance of the manner in which Marduk overshadows all his fellows.

Only as they are brought into some manner of relationship with him do they secure a position in the pantheon during this second period of Babylonian history.

Since Nabu's position in the pantheon, once established, incurs but little change, it will be proper, in treating of him, to include the testimony furnished by the historical records of the Assyrian kings.

The most prominent attribute of Nabu, at least in the later phases of the Babylonian religion, is that of wisdom.

He is the wise, the all-knowing.
He embodies in his person all the wisdom of the gods.