Izhdubar


10563 Izhdubar, an Apollo asteroid, was discovered on November 19, 1993 by Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory near Pauma Valley, California. It has a period of 1 year, 4 days.

It was named for the ancient Chaldean (Iraqi) sun god Izhdubar (or Gizdubar), who has been identified with Gilgamesh. He slew the dragon Tiamat, the personification of primeval chaos and enemy of the gods and humanity. The exploits of Izhdubar were believed to represent the Sun's annual passage through the signs of the zodiac.

Astrologically, Izhdubar seems to indicate to be swatted down, to fail, to fall short, to be oppressed.

The glyph for Izhdubar is mine.



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