This god was often portrayed as a lion or a lion-headed colossus, and was often shown holding a lion-headed mace.
This god was often portrayed as a lion or a lion-headed colossus, and was often shown holding a lion-headed mace. His father raped his mother four times, the second time disguised as a gatekeeper; he was born from that union. He was known as "lord of the great dwelling" and "the burner." As Meshlamtea, he was corrupted while he tried to conquer the land he would later rule; that land was Arallu, where he also served as judge. He was also said to be the husband of a goddess who was sometimes said to be married to Gugalana. For 10 points, name this Babylonian lord of the underworld and husband of Ereshkigal.
This god was often portrayed as a lion or a lion-headed colossus, and was often shown holding a lion-headed mace.
{Nergal} [or {Nirgalu}]