Pazuzu: The Demon King

Pazuzu: The Demon King of the Wind and the Shield of Shadows

Pazuzu is not chaos for the sake of destruction.

He is directional malice—an ancient force born of wind, sand, bone, and fury, shaped by the desert and sharpened by the cries of the sick.

He’s depicted with canine jaws pulled into a permanent snarl, bulging yellow eyes, a crown of curved ram-like horns, and the body of a gaunt, winged man with lion claws and a serpent phallus. His wings are cracked and stretched, shaped by centuries of storm. His tail whips like a scorpion’s, and his gaze is both primal and divine.

He is ugly on purpose. He was made to terrify demons.

To fight fire with inferno.

The Two Faces of Pazuzu

Pazuzu is feared for his power to bring:

Disease, plague, and famine

Dust storms and drought

Madness through wind-whispers

Possession through breath

And yet—he was invoked by priests and witches to ward off the demoness Lamashtu, a monstrous force who attacked pregnant women, newborns, and mothers.

Only Pazuzu could stop her.

Only he was feared enough to make her retreat.

His presence became a protective contradiction:

A demon worn as a talisman.

A curse wrapped in salvation.

Appearance in Exorcisms and Rituals

In Mesopotamian exorcisms, Pazuzu was invoked not to heal, but to terrify whatever was already inside the afflicted. His name was carved into protective amulets and chanted into ritual smoke. Statues of him—glaring, winged, and grotesque—were buried under doorways or set above beds, especially in childbirth chambers.

A high priest or sorcerer would:

1. Draw a protective circle using ash and dog blood.

2. Burn cedar or bitumen resin (smoke that carried the voice of gods).

3. Whisper the true name of the spirit within the victim.

4. Invoke Pazuzu by name:

“Pazuzu, son of Hanbu,

who rides the cursed wind and devours poison,

enter now and drive out this thing with claws of flame.”

The afflicted would be forced to breathe the smoke and speak the demon's name—and Pazuzu would be called to chase it back into the dirt it came from.

This was not healing.

This was ritual violence for protection.

Modern Witchcraft and Working with Pazuzu

If you dare to work with him today, understand:

Pazuzu is not your spirit guide.

He is not a coach.

He is a force—to be used only when something truly malicious is present.

He protects, yes—but with threat, not mercy.

Use him for:

Banishings of hostile spirits

Protection in childbirth, shadow work, and illness

Cursing the parasites that hide behind light

His offerings:

Black feathers

Burnt incense (especially asphodel or myrrh)

Copper coins

A whisper of breath on an obsidian blade

His altar should never be cute.

It should be a warning.

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Spell of Scorching Breath

In the Name of Pazuzu, the Wind That Devours Poison

Purpose:

To drive out unseen forces, parasitic spirits, liars, watchers, or psychic contamination.

You Will Need:

A black candle

A piece of obsidian or a blade (ritual use only)

A feather (preferably black or burned)

Myrrh or asafoetida incense (choke the air with it)

A slip of paper with the name of the thing/person you are casting out (or “UNKNOWN” if hidden)

The Rite

1. Prepare the Breath of the Demon

Light the black candle. Burn the incense until the air thickens.

Place the obsidian and feather crossed before the candle.

Hold the slip of paper in your hand and speak:

“Pazuzu, son of Hanbu,

King of howling winds and ash-covered mouths,

I call your foul breath forth—

Not to curse me,

But to curse that which dares cling to me.”

2. Breathe Upon the Name

Hold the paper close to your mouth and whisper your target's name three times.

Then blow sharply across it—your breath becomes his.

“With this wind, I summon the desert's fury.

With this breath, I become plague to the plague.”

3. Invoke Pazuzu’s Wrath

Read aloud:

“Pazuzu, devourer of poison,

Let your wings shred the hidden.

Let your jaws clamp down on lies.

Drive this thing from my shadow—

Drag it back to the dust.”

Then burn the paper in the flame.

4. Seal with the Scorch

As the paper turns to ash, say:

“Your name is ash.

Your grip undone.

I walk unchained.

By Pazuzu’s wing,

Be gone.”

5. Snuff the Candle, Do Not Blow It Out

Let the smoke linger.

Take the feather and obsidian—bury one in the ground, and keep the other near your door.

This is not a polite spell.

It is an eviction notice screamed into the veil.

Pazuzu doesn’t play.

He purges.