Ungodly or Sacred? Exploring the Cultural Roots of Misunderstood Deities

Under the scorching Iraqi sun, archaeologists unearthed a chilling figure amidst the ruins of an ancient civilization. The statue, grotesque and fascinating, bore the head of a lion or dog, talons of an eagle, and an erect phallus. Its wings stretched outward, casting long, sharp shadows on the desert sand. It was Pazuzu---a name whispered with dread in ancient Mesopotamian lands. Meanwhile, in a dimly lit bedroom far away, a girl named Regan lay possessed in the classic horror film The Exorcist. The camera lingered on a statue of this very figure, Pazuzu, depicted as a harbinger of evil. But was this terrifying image a demon in the ancient sense, or was it a modern misinterpretation? The truth lies deeper in the sands of history.

The Origin of Pazuzu