A Lamassu is a colossal Assyrian protective deity, depicted as a winged bull or lion with a human head, symbolizing intelligence, strength, and freedom, often placed in pairs at palace/city gates as guardians against evil spirits. These massive, hybrid figures from ancient Mesopotamia, like those guarding King Ashurnasirpal II’s palace, are famous for their unique five-legged perspective (standing from the front, striding from the side) and are key artifacts in world museums, representing Mesopo

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