Lamashtu

Lamashtu was a demon feared by women in Mesopotamian mythology. She was said to be the daughter of the Sky God Anu and had a terrifying appearance. She had the body of a lion, the head of a lioness, the teeth and ears of a donkey, long fingers and fingernails, and the feet of a bird with sharp talons. She was often depicted standing or kneeling on a donkey, nursing a pig and a dog, and holding snakes. Lamashtu was said to prey on women during childbirth and to kidnap their children. She would gnaw on their bones and suck their blood. She was also said to be responsible for a number of other evil deeds, such as causing illness, infertility, and miscarriage.