Category:Apkallu

A variety of sea bird that lives in flocks on Near Eastern islands.

On dry land, Apkallu only waddle about on their short legs, but the ocean is a different story. They propel themselves through the water with finlike wings at high speeds, enabling them to catch fish.

In the Near East, the Apkallu are a protected species and are referred to as "The Sages of the Sea." Perhaps that is why Apkallu do not fear people and behave in a friendly manner. However, angering an Apkallu is not recommended. {|cellpadding="5" width="100%"
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General Information

 * System: Birds
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 * Immune: Charm
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Notorious Monsters in Family

 * Almighty Apkallu

Historical Background
In Mesopotamian mythology, the Apkallu (Akkadian) or Abgallu (Babylonian) were wise men or sages who existed before the Flood in the early period of the world. They were sent by the god Ea to bring wisdom to the world. They acted as ministers or advisors to Ea or to Mesopotamian kings. There were 7 or 8 Apkallu (usually 7). They were frequently depicted as men wearing robes with the head of a bird and 4 wings or as humans dressed in fishskins. They usually carried a pail (banduddu) and a sprinkler (mullilu) from which they dispensed purifying waters. Apkallu/Abgallu means "great water man" (ap/ab- "water" + kal/gal- "great" + lu "man")