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LAKHMU

Mythology of Mesopotamia

This is the name of a primordial monster in the mythology of ancient Mesopotamia. LAKHMU, together with a similar monster, was created by APSU'S union with the monstrous TIAMAT. LUKHMU and LAKHAMUS'S progeny are the first gods known as IGIGI, ANU, and ANUNNAKI, who immediately threatened the power of TIAMAT and APSU. In the battles that follow all monstrous beings, including LAKHMU and LAKHAMU, are destroyed by MARDUK, the great SON GOD.

Source: Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth

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