𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷

𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷

Akkadian

Etymology

Orthographic borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (AN.IM.DUGUD^MUŠEN).

Noun

𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 • (ANZU)

1. Sumerogram of Anzud

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Sumerian

Signs in this term

𒀭

𒉎

𒂂

𒄷

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Origin unknown. Earlier 𒈪. Spelling with 𒉎𒂂 (im-dugud, “heavy wind”) in attribution to storm diety 𒅎. Perhaps ultimately from 𒀭 (An, “heaven”) + 𒍪 (zu, “to know”).

Noun

𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 • (AN.IM.DUGUD^MUŠEN)

1. Anzu (lionheaded eagle)

References

• “𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (Anzud)” in ePSD2

Further reading

• Anzû (mythology) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia