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Face of the demon Humbaba Humbaba was the monster who was featured in the Epic of Gilgamesh. This example of his features was used in the interpretation of omens. An inscription on the back suggests that animal intestines might be arranged to look like Humbaba's face. From Sippar (ME 116624)
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