Mesopotamian Demons, Monsters & Beasts | Mythical Creatures and Beings from Ancient Mesopotamia

Demons were an integral aspect of the Mesopotamian world. They reflected the fears and beliefs of the ancient people who lived in a harsh and unpredictable environment. Demons could threaten individuals, often causing illness or ill fortune, as well as target society as a whole, encroaching upon the protected and ordered world of the Mesopotamian city. Find out how ancient people fought their greatest fears.
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