"Pazuzu" meaning in English

See Pazuzu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Learned borrowing from Akkadian 𒉺𒍪𒍪 (Pazūzu). Etymology templates: {{lbor|en|akk|Pazūzu|𒉺𒍪𒍪|tr=Pazūzu}} Learned borrowing from Akkadian 𒉺𒍪𒍪 (Pazūzu) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pazuzu
  1. (mythology) In Assyrian and Babylonian mythology, the king of the demons of the wind, often depicted as a combination of diverse animal and human parts. Wikipedia link: Pazuzu Categories (topical): Mythology Synonyms: Fazuzu, Pazuza

Alternative forms

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