amurru

/əˈmʊrʊ/ or /ˈæmʊrʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, a storm god or a god of the north wind, especially in the Sumerian and Akkadian pantheons.

“The ancient Mesopotamians believed Amurrû to be the bringer of the harsh desert winds.”

Synonyms

  • north wind god
  • storm god

Antonyms

  • sun god
  • west wind god