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Pazuzu
Origin
Assyrian/Babylonian
Classification
Wind Demon
Description
Pazuzu is an Assyrian and Babylonian demon king of the wind who was ironically used as protection against other evil spirits, especially Lamashtu.
Mythology
Despite being a demon, Pazuzu was invoked to protect pregnant women and infants from Lamashtu, a female demon who preyed on the vulnerable.
Powers
Storms, famine, locusts, driving away other demons
Protection
Pazuzu amulets (paradoxically), protective invocations
