Anzu

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See also: anzu and anžu-

Translingual

drawing of Anzu wyliei
Anzû pursued by Ninurta, at the time of Ashurnasirpal II.

Etymology

Coined 2014 in reference to the Sumerian myth, see Anzu (“a mythical dragon-like bird”).

Proper noun

Anzu m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Caenagnathidae – a large, feathered dinosaur, a hell chicken or chicken from hell.

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English

Lion-headed eagle held by Ninurta as symbol of Lagash, at the time of Entemena (Stele of the Vultures, reverso).

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (AN.IM.DUGUDMUŠEN /⁠Anzû⁠/, “a mythical dragon-like bird”), origin unknown, perhaps from 𒀭 (An, “heaven”) + 𒍪 (zu, “to know”).

Proper noun

Anzu

  1. (Mesopotamian mythology) A divine storm-bird in several Mesopotamian religions.
  2. (archaeology) Certain depictions of lion-headed eagles in Sumerian art.

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