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Akhkhazu brings fever and plagues and is | 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. | ||
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*[[Lamashtu]] | |||
*[[Labartu]] | |||
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[[Category: Demons]] | [[Category: Demons]] |
Latest revision as of 21:31, 19 August 2009
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.