Because these tablets were made of clay, and thus easily vandalized, there were specific curses to protect against such acts, such as: “In the name of Nabu and Marduk, do not rub out the text!” Nabu was the Babylonian god of writing and wisdom, son of Marduk and Sarpanitu.
Because these tablets were made of clay, which was easily damaged, there were specific curses to safeguard against such acts, like: “In the name of Nabu and Marduk, do not erase the text!” Nabu was the Babylonian god of writing and wisdom, son of Marduk and Sarpanitu.