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title: Bronze Pazuzu Amulet
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4900/bronze-pazuzu-amulet/
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updated: 2024-08-26
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# Bronze Pazuzu Amulet

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Bronze Pazuzu Amulet](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4900.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4900.jpg)

## Image Caption

[Pazuzu](https://www.worldhistory.org/Pazuzu/) amulet has two rings for suspension. Pazuzu is a creature from Mesopotamian [mythology](https://www.worldhistory.org/mythology/) with a human body, four wings, lion fore-paws, vulture's feet, and a rattlesnake tail. Pazuzu was the demon of the southwest wind. Despite his fearsome appearance, Pazuzu was not dangerous to human beings but vital for protection against evil. He was particularly offensive against the demoness Lamashtu. The very sight of him would discourage her from entering bedrooms and harming a mother or a child. From [Mesopotamia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mesopotamia/), modern-day Iraq, c. 800-500 BCE.

The British Museum, London.

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, April 14). Bronze Pazuzu Amulet. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4900/bronze-pazuzu-amulet/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Bronze Pazuzu Amulet." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 14, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4900/bronze-pazuzu-amulet/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Bronze Pazuzu Amulet." *World History Encyclopedia*, 14 Apr 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4900/bronze-pazuzu-amulet/>.

## License & Copyright

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