Namtar

[ nahm-tahr ]

noun

1. the Sumerian and Akkadian demon personifying death.

Example Sentences

She was unable to leave her gloomy Underworld, and sent her messenger, the plague demon Namtar, to obtain her share.

From Project Gutenberg

The various deities honoured Namtar, except Nergal, by standing up to receive him.

From Project Gutenberg

The demon at her side would then be the special messenger of this goddess, Namtar.

From Project Gutenberg

As an illustration of this principle he gives an incantation against "the wicked Namtar."

From Project Gutenberg

Long enough, creature of Namtar, hast thou worked destruction among us.

From Project Gutenberg