lamassum

Akkadian
π’€­π’†— (lamassum)

Etymology

Unknown

Pronunciation

Noun

lamassum f (construct state lamassi, plural lamassātum)

  1. a lamassu protective spirit (representing and protecting the good fortune, spiritual health and physical appearance of human beings, cities, temples and countries)
    Coordinate terms: (male counterpart) π’€­π’†˜ (Ε‘Δ“dum), (protective god) π’€­ (ilum)

Alternative forms
Cuneiform spellings
Logograms Phonetic
  • π’†·π’ˆ π’Šπ’‹’π’Œ (la-ma-as-su-um)

References
  • β€œlamassu”, in The Assyrian Dictionary of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago (CAD), Chicago: University of Chicago Oriental Institute, 1956–2011
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