Dark figures of world mythology
Chapter 1
Mesopotamian guardians of the wind
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Chapter 2
Egyptian judges of the dead
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Chapter 3
Slavic shadows of the deep forest
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Chapter 4
Alpine enforcers of the winter solstice
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Dark figures of world mythology
Ch 1 · Mesopotamian guardians of the wind
renaissanceman Pazuzu of Mesopotamia
Fierce wind, blow them away (blow them away!) / Pazuzu, guard us today (guard us today!)
Fun Fact
Pazuzu's modern fame: The ancient demon Pazuzu became globally famous after being cast as the unnamed possessing entity in the 1973 horror movie 'The Exorcist'.
Glossary
pazuzu (noun)
A demonic deity in ancient Mesopotamian mythology who personified the southwest wind and brought famine. In ancient Assyria, pregnant women wore amulets of this winged figure to ward off the malevolent Lamashtu.
A demonic deity in ancient Mesopotamian mythology who personified the southwest wind and brought famine. In ancient Assyria, pregnant women wore amulets of this winged figure to ward off the malevolent Lamashtu.
Quiz
What material was most commonly used to carve Pazuzu amulets for pregnant women?
Quiz
Where were many ancient clay tablets detailing Mesopotamian demons discovered?