name
anzu
Anzu (name) means a divine storm-bird found in several Mesopotamian religions.
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A divine storm-bird found in several Mesopotamian religions.
2
A term for depictions of lion-headed eagles found in Sumerian art.
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (AN.IM.DUGUD^(MUŠEN) /Anzû/, “a mythical dragon-like bird”), origin unknown, perhaps from 𒀭 (An, “heaven”) + 𒍪 (zu, “to know”).
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What is the meaning of anzu?
"anzu" (name) means a divine storm-bird found in several Mesopotamian religions.
What are the different meanings of anzu?
"anzu" has 2 main meanings: 1. A divine storm-bird found in several Mesopotamian religions; 2. A term for depictions of lion-headed eagles found in Sumerian art.
