He is the Guardian of the Cedar Forest, the home of the Gods, as appointed by the God Enlil. Having no mother or father, he was raised only by Utu, the God of the Sun.
An enormous beast, part lion and part bull, with horns, a magnificent mane of fur and long, sharp claws. He is essentially a 'good' and peaceful being, but as he is sworn to protect the forest, he will attack any who mean harm. He also has the terrible magic of seven auras at his disposal.
His eyes are as black as the emptiness of space, and it is said that to meet his gaze is to face a sudden death - Huwawa knows this is not true, but the rumour causes mankind to avoid him. He has become a very lonely creature, and for want of companionship he may be too willing to trust a stranger.
This eventually leads him to fall prey to Gilgamesh's trickery, and though he pleads for his life, he is killed by the king and Enkidu.
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