Editing Pazuzu (section)

====Protective objects====
Large numbers of Pazuzu heads have been discovered, made from a variety of materials; chiefly [[terracotta]], but also bronze, iron, gold, glass, and bone.{{sfn | Maiden | 2018 | p=99}} These heads often feature holes or loops at the top, allowing them to be worn on necklaces by pregnant women in order to protect the baby from evil forces.{{sfn | Maiden | 2018 | p=100}} Occasionally, the heads would be attached to [[cylinder seals]] or worn as brooches as well.{{sfn | Heeßel | 2011 | p=358}} Some of these heads have been found in graves.{{sfn | Heeßel | 2011 | p=359}}

Carved amulets are common. Ritual texts from [[Uruk]] state that a woman could be given a bronze necklace or amulet of Pazuzu in order to protect her from miscarrying via the interference of Lamashtu.{{sfn|Wiggermann|p=374}} Some are rectangular and depict Pazuzu either standing or crouching.{{sfn | Heeßel | 2011 | p=358}} Larger amulets made from stone could be hung on the wall to protect the room or an entrance.{{sfn | Heeßel | 2011 | p=361}} One of this type of amulet that was found inside a home in the Neo-Assyrian town of [[Dur-Katlimmu]] was lying on the floor of the main reception room{{sfn | Heeßel | 2011 | p=361}} and was thought to have been hung on the wall facing the entryway.{{sfn | Heeßel | 2011 | p=361}}

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File:British Museum Bronze head Pazuzu B 27072013.jpg|A [[bronze]] Pazuzu head, including a loop to be strung onto a necklace and worn as a protective charm.
File:Pazuzu amulet 108979.jpg|The front of a [[copper]] [[alloy]] Pazuzu amulet from the British Museum.
File:Pazuzu jaspe rouge AO 26056.jpg|A [[Jasper|red jasper]] carving of a squatting Pazuzu, the crouching posture suggesting his connection to the West Wind.{{sfn | Wiggermann | 2007}}
File:Mesopotamian pendant with the head of Pazuzu.jpg|This bronze pendant features a suspension loop to ensure that the demon's gaze is always directed outward; for example, with the demon's [[Apotropaic magic|apotropaic]] power directed, not at the amulet's owner, but at the owner's [[supernatural]] enemies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pendant with the head of Pazuzu |url=https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/327485?searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&ft=assyrian&offset=80&rpp=20&pos=91 |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=www.metmuseum.org}}</ref>
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Given the number of artifacts uncovered, it can be inferred that Pazuzu enjoyed great popularity,{{sfn | Heeßel | 2011 | p=359}} and the uniformity of the heads, amulets, and statues demonstrates that representations of the demon-god were mass-produced.{{sfn | Heeßel | 2011 | p=358}}