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TheDragon (Sumerian:Ušum orUshum) was one of the warriors slain byNinurta, patron god ofLagash, inSumerian religion. Its body was hung on the seat of his chariot according to the ancient source.^[1]

• Anzû, a massive bird whose death was sometimes credited to Ninurta
• Bašmu ("venomous serpent"), killed by Ninurta
• Mušmaḫḫū ("distinguished serpent"), killed by Ninurta
• Seven-headed serpent, killed by Ninurta
• Ušumgallu ("great serpent")

• The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature

• Characters in Mesopotamian mythology
• Warriors of Asia
• Asian dragons

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