Gallu

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In Sumerian and Akkadian (Babylonian and Assyrian) mythology, Gallu[1] (also called gallu demon or galla (Akkadian: gallû[2])) is a great underworld demon or devil. Gallu demons hauled unfortunate victims off to the underworld. The gallas are one of seven devils (or "the offspring of hell") of Babylonian theology who can be appeased by the sacrifice of a lamb at their altars.[3] Inana (or Ishtar) is accompanied by galla(s) as she is on a journey to the underworld.[3]

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  1. ^ Morris, John (1880). The new nation, Pages 40 & 311 (volume 3 of 5). 
  2. ^ Muss-Arnolt, William (1905). A Concise Dictionary of the Assyrian Language. Original from Harvard University: Reuther & Reichard; Lemcke & Büchner; etc., etc, page 216. 
  3. ^ a b (1911) Essays in Modern Theology and Related Subjects. Original from Harvard University: C. Scribner's sons, Pages 155 -158.