Nabbazabba
deity Elamite single tradition · 1
Nabbazabba is a theonym known from the Persepolis Fortification Archive, proposed to be an Elamite derivative of Zababa's name. The name is possibly interpreted as meaning "the god Zabba," representing an Elamite adaptation of the Mesopotamian deity.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – -330
- Historical notes
- Elamite derivative of Zababa attested in Persepolis Fortification Archive, possibly meaning 'the god Zabba'.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Zababa
- co occurs with
- Ninurta, Nupatik, Aštabi, Ḫešui, Šulinkatte, Iyarri, Wurunkatte
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Wouter Henkelman proposes that the theonym Nabbazabba known from the Persepolis Fortification Archive might be an Elamite derivative of Zababa's name”
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