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In the 1971 novel "[[The Exorcist]]" and the movies based on the novel, Pazuzu is the evil spirit that possesses the young girl [[Regan MacNeil]]. (''Main article: [[Pazuzu (The Exorcist)]]'') |
In the 1971 novel "[[The Exorcist]]" and the movies based on the novel, Pazuzu is the evil spirit that possesses the young girl [[Regan MacNeil]]. (''Main article: [[Pazuzu (The Exorcist)]]'') |
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In [[Futurama]] episode [[List_of_futurama_episodes#Season_4:_2002-2003|63]], The professor has a gargoyle-like creature he has named 'Pazuzu'. |
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Template:FixBunching Template:Mythology portal Template:FixBunching Template:Ancient Near East portal Template:FixBunching In Assyrian and Babylonian mythology, Pazuzu was the king of the demons of the wind, and son of the god Hanbi. He also represented the southwestern wind, the bearer of storms and drought.
Iconography
Pazuzu is often depicted as a combination of animal and human parts. He has the body of a man, the head of a lion or dog, eagle-like taloned feet, two pairs of wings, a scorpion's tail, and a serpentine penis. He is often depicted with his right hand pointing upward.
Mythology
Pazuzu is the god of the southwest wind known for bringing famine during dry seasons, and locusts during rainy seasons. Recent research suggests Pazuzu may have been associated with a cold, northeasterly wind.[1] Pazuzu was said to be invoked in amulets which combat the powers of the malicious goddess, and hated rival, Lamashtu, who was believed to cause harm to mother and child during childbirth. Although Pazuzu is, himself, an evil spirit, he drives away other evil spirits, thus protecting humans against plagues and misfortunes.
In modern culture
In the 1971 novel "The Exorcist" and the movies based on the novel, Pazuzu is the evil spirit that possesses the young girl Regan MacNeil. (Main article: Pazuzu (The Exorcist))
References
External links
- The Demon of the South-West Wind
- Oriental Institute of Chicago figure of Pazuzu