Girru
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A Babylonian god of fire who people ask to protect them from evil magic
- proper noun
- Literature
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Girru
- Ancient priests called upon Girru to protect them from evil magic.
Examples
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The tablet contained a prayer addressed to Girru for deliverance from curses.
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In Babylonian mythology, Girru is closely associated with fire and purification.
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Pray to Girru!
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The god Girru is powerful.
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Ancient priests called upon Girru to protect them from evil magic.
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In Babylonian mythology, Girru is closely associated with fire and purification.
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The tablet contained a prayer addressed to Girru for deliverance from curses.
Synonyms
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An ancient god from Mesopotamia connected with fire and light
is mainly called upon in Babylonian magic spells against sorcery
Surface Forms
Girru main
Etymology
Girru is the name of an ancient Babylonian god whose name meant 'fire' and who was called in prayers to burn away evil magic. That's why Girru is linked to fire and to the idea of protecting people from magic.
