Benini : In Near Eastern mythology (Babylonian), a monster with the face of a bird or raven. Benini, along with his evil mother, Melinni, and a host of demonic birds once attacked Babylon. They were finally defeated when the proper prayers were said and the proper sacrifices offered to the gods.
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow
Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante
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