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# Assyrian demon Pazuzu, lord of the winds, and his role as a protective amulet
- URL: https://theparnassian.com/en/assiriiskii-demon-pazuzu-povelitel-zasushlivykh-vetrov/
- Published: 2016-10-31T09:15:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T18:59:00.000Z
- Author: Alexandr Radayev
- Tags: NB!, Archaeology, Faith, The East, Cinema, Museums

The Assyrian demon Pazuzu, lord of the parching winds. It seems to have been he who took possession of the girl in 'The Exorcist'. Curiously enough, his image was used as an amulet against more malevolent powers