Gallu
In Sumerian and ancient Mesopotamian religion, gallûs were great demons or devils of the ancient Mesopotamian Underworld.Gallu demons hauled unfortunate victims off to the underworld. They were one of seven devils of Babylonian theology that could be appeased by the sacrifice of a lamb at their altars.
The goddess Inanna was pursued by gallu demons after being escorted from the Underworld by Galatura and Kuryara. An especially fierce gallu demon, the monstrous Asag, was slain by Ninurta using the enchanted mace Sharur.Other uses
The word gallu may also refer to a human adversary, one that is dangerous and implacable.
