lamassum

Akkadian

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) 𒀭𒆘 (šēdum), (protective god) 𒀭 (ilum)

Alternative forms

Cuneiform spellings
Logograms Phonetic
  • 𒆷𒈠𒊍𒋢𒌝 (la-ma-as-su-um)

References

  • “lamassu”, in The Assyrian Dictionary of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago (CAD)‎[1], Chicago: University of Chicago Oriental Institute, 1956–2011
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