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2006-08-21 11:15:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
In Sumerian and Akkadian mythology, Pazuzu was the king of the demons of wind, and son of the god Hanbi. For the Sumerians he also represented the southwestern wind, the bearer of storms.
Pazuzu is often depicted with the body of a man but with the head of a lion or dog, talons instead of feet, two pairs of wings, the tail of a scorpion and a serpentine penis. He is also depicted with the right hand upward, and the left hand downward; the position of the hands means life and death, or creation and destruction.
Pazuzu is the demon of the South-west wind that was known for bringing droughts and famine during dry seasons, and locusts during rainy seasons. Pazuzu was invoked in amulets aimed at fighting against the powers of his hated rival, the malicious goddess Lamashtu, who was believed to cause harm to mother and child during childbirth. Pazuzu is also a demon who protected humans against plague and evil forces, in particular the demoness Lamashtu.
Also, Pazuzu is the main demon of the Exorcist films, and in Futurama, the name of the gargoyle created by Professor Frink.
(Also several metal bands like the name Pazuzu)
2006-08-21 17:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by Seth W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A winged demon, feared by the people of ancient Mesopotamia. It is a creature with a deformed head, the wings of an eagle, the sharp claws of a lion on its hands and feet, and the tail of a scorpion. This demon is the personification of the south-east storm wind, which brings disease. The Mesopotamians believed that Pazuzu lived in the desert.
2006-08-21 18:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by applegirl1976 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a Sumerian god/demon of storms, wind, and plague with an affinity for snakes. If I remember correctly, he is the sworn enemy of Lamastu (often considered the Sumerian equivalent of Lilith).
2006-08-21 18:27:19 · answer #3 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking into the art and archeaology of the near east. You can find a lot of information on the history of the subjects.
2006-08-21 19:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can start with Wikipedia.....
He was also the deamon who was the focus of "The Exorcist" movies.
2006-08-21 23:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by ravencadwell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋