Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Mesopotamian storm god: Zu is a deity from ancient Mesopotamian mythology, often depicted as a divine bird or as having avian features, and associated with storms, wind, and theft.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The myth describes Zu stealing the Tablets of Destiny.
  • In the artwork, Zu is shown as a giant bird.

Advanced Usage

• "The Myth of Zu": Refers to the specific ancient narrative in which the god Zu rebels against the chief gods.
  • Scholars study The Myth of Zu to understand Mesopotamian cosmology.

Variants and Related Words

• Anzu: An alternative name for the same deity, more commonly used in some texts.
  • The epic is sometimes called The Myth of Anzu.

Synonyms

• Storm deity: A general term for a god associated with storms and weather.
• Divine thief: A descriptive term referencing the god's most famous mythological act.

Related Phrases

• "Like Zu": A literary phrase suggesting a sudden, powerful, or thieving action.
  • The eagle descended like Zu to snatch the fish from the water.

Noun

1. evil storm god represented as a black bird