Lamassu
Guardian Spirit
Lamassu are protective deities with a human head, bull's body, and eagle's wings. These majestic guardians stood at city gates and palace entrances, warding off evil and misfortune. Symbols of divine protection and royal power.
Attributes
Form: Human head, bull body, eagle wings, often with 5 legs (visible from front and side)
Role: Guardian of cities, palaces, and temples
Powers: Protection from evil, blessing of prosperity
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Cross-Cultural Parallels
- Akkadian Lamassu - Assyrian palace guardians
- Persian Guardians - Mesopotamian influences
- Sphinx - Human-animal hybrid
Related Archetypes
See Also
- An - Sky god associated with winged beings
- Sumerian Symbols - Sacred iconography
- Sumerian Cosmology - Structure of reality
- More Creatures - Other mythical beings