Nergal (Assyrian and Babylonian Mythology) Imagine Nergal, the formidable god of the underworld and pestilence, enthroned in his dark domain. He is portrayed as a warrior god, with a muscular body clad in armor that is as formidable as it is regal, forged from the very essence of the underworld. In one hand, he wields a flaming sword that illuminates the shadowy realms he governs, and in the other, he holds a scepter topped with a skull, symbolizing his dominion over death. His face is stern and commanding, with eyes that blaze with the fires of the afterlife. Behind him, the river Styx flows, filled with souls awaiting judgment, and the gates of the underworld stand tall, guarded by fearsome creatures. Flames and shadows dance around him, casting an eerie glow that highlights the dual nature of his being—both destroyer and protector, a deity to be both feared and revered.