lilû-demons

demonic single tradition · 1

The lilû-demons are a class of evil demons, of which Pazuzu is the king. Pazuzu encounters other lilû demons in his travels, and breaks their wings, therefore preventing them from inflicting harm.

When

First attested
1000 BCE
Attested period
-1000 – -100
Historical notes
Attested from Assyria and Late Babylonian Period.

Relationships

enemy of
Pazuzu
co occurs with
Ḫanbu

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“"I am Pazuzu, son of Ḫanbu, king of the evil lilû-demons.”

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