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Anzû

Also called Anz.

Originating from Mesopotamian myths, Anzû is a lion-headed eagle. It steals tablets of destiny, altering the fate of mortals with a flap of its wings.

At a glance

Tradition
Mesopotamian mythology
Region
Mesopotamia (place of origin)
Kind
Griffin lineage
Trait family
The Storm-Winged
Symbols
EagleLion

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Symbols

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Traits

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Form

  • Giant wingspan
    why

    wings that span the heavens

  • Lion eagle composite
    why

    This mythical being is depicted as a massive eagle with the head of a lion, combining the keen vision and soaring capabilities of an eagle with the fierce strength and regal presence of a lion.

Behaviour

  • Steals tablets of destiny
    why

    The creature is most famous for its audacious theft of the Tablets of Destiny from Enlil, the chief deity of the Mesopotamian pantheon.

  • Alters fate with wingbeat
    why

    With a mere flap of its wings, Anzû can alter the course of mortal lives, bringing fortune or calamity as it sees fit.

  • Wingbeats generate wind or storms
    why

    Its imposing form is often described as having wings that span the heavens, capable of creating hurricanes with a single flap.

Offensive powers

  • Storm summoning
    why

    Its imposing form is often described as having wings that span the heavens, capable of creating hurricanes with a single flap.

Curses

  • Fate manipulation
    why

    The power of Anzû extends beyond mere physical strength. It possesses an innate ability to manipulate fate and destiny, a power made even more potent by its possession of the Tablets of Destiny.

Roles

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