Humbaba

Monstrous guardian of the Cedar Forest in the Epic of Gilgamesh, killed by Gilgamesh and Enkidu. A monster, not a god.

Core Themes

• Divine guardianship and challenge.
• Linked to Demonic Figures.

Related Concepts & Sources

Gilgamesh (opponent), Epic of Gilgamesh (narrative), Sumerian Mythology (context)