December 5, 2023
Description
Persian Lamassu
Fixed (12/4/023) Old files removed.
Celestial being from ancient Mesopotamian religion
The lamassu is a celestial being from ancient Mesopotamian religion1. It is depicted as a hybrid monster with the bearded head of a mature man, the crown of a god, and the winged body of either a bull or lion2. The lamassu appears frequently in Mesopotamian art1. It was also recognized as a protective deity in the Assyrian culture of ancient Mesopotamia and later spread to the Persian Achaemenid Empire3.
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Peter Farell
