The udug (Sumerian: 𒌜), later known in Akkadian as the utukku, were an ambiguous class of demons from ancient Mesopotamian mythology found in the literature of Sumer, Akkad, Assyria and Babylonia.

Udug/Utukku: The Restless Dead. The Udug demon is a mysterious figure in Mesopotamian magic and religion. The name Udug, or Utukku in Akkadian, is a generic term for “demon” that can refer to various kinds of supernatural beings, both harmful and helpful.

Nov 21, 2024 · The Udug, often translated as “night demon” or “spirit,” occupies a significant place in Mesopotamian mythology. The term itself has roots in the Akkadian language, deriving from the root ‘udug,’ which denotes ‘to be evil’ or ‘to disturb.’

Utukku, the mythical beings from Sumerian and Akkadian mythology, embody a duality of nature, encompassing both good and evil traits. These fascinating entities are believed to be the offspring of Anu and Antu, positioned in the service of the underworld.

Aug 28, 2014 · Utukku (Sumerian: UDUG), in Sumerian mythology a type of spirit or demon that could be either benevolent or evil. It is common to change /D/ to /t/ and /G/ to /k/ in converting Sumerian into Akkadian.

Jun 1, 2024 · This book brings together ancient manuscripts of the large compendium of Mesopotamian exorcistic incantations known as Udug.hul (Utukku Lemnutu), directed...

This small one-column tablet, Ass. 13955ao (VAT 8286, LKA 82), contains a commentary on selected lines from Udug-ḫul II, III and IV. Like other commentaries on Marduk’s Address to the Demons ( CCP 2.2.1.A.a and CCP 2.2.1.A.b ), it originates from the “house of …

The udug (Sumerian: 𒌜), later known in Akkadian as the utukku, were an ambiguous class of demons from ancient Mesopotamian mythology who were sometimes thought of as good and sometimes as evil. In exorcism texts, the "good udug" is …

Udug, also known as Utukku in Akkadian, were demons from Mesopotamian mythology considered good or evil. The term Udug was ambiguous, sometimes referring to demons in general. The evil Udug caused disease, while the good Udug provided protection or aid. Exorcism texts invoked the good Udug against the evil Udug.

The udug (Sumerian: 𒌜), later known in Akkadian as the utukku, were an ambiguous class of demons from ancient Mesopotamian mythology found in the literature of Sumer, Akkad, Assyria and Babylonia.