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'''Humbaba''', also known as '''Humbaba the Terrible''', was a monstrous [[giant]] and demon in ancient [[Mesopotamia]]n mythology | '''Humbaba''', also known as '''Humbaba the Terrible''', was a monstrous [[giant]] and demon in ancient [[Mesopotamia]]n mythology who guards the {{Wiki|Cedar Forest}}. | ||
According to legend, the {{Wiki|Sumer|Sumerian}} king, [[Gilgamesh]], fought against and slew Humbaba in combat | According to legend, the {{Wiki|Sumer|Sumerian}} king, [[Gilgamesh]], fought against and slew Humbaba in combat, and later forge a [[Humbaba's Fang|sword]] from the giant's tooth, which later ended up in [[Egypt]] during the 1st century BCE. | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 15:10, 6 December 2019
Humbaba, also known as Humbaba the Terrible, was a monstrous giant and demon in ancient Mesopotamian mythology who guards the Cedar Forest.
According to legend, the Sumerian king, Gilgamesh, fought against and slew Humbaba in combat, and later forge a sword from the giant's tooth, which later ended up in Egypt during the 1st century BCE.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)