Akhkhazu

Akhkhazu is a female demon from the Akkadic mythology.

Etymology

Her Sumerian name is Dimme-kur. She is also called "the seizer".

Powers

Akhkhazu brings fever and plagues and is one of the seven evil spirits of this kind, who were apparently regarded as being daughters of Anu, the god of the heavens.

See also

• Lamashtu
• Labartu