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Where is the lamassu statue from?
They were originally in the Assyrian Palace of Sargon II ca. 750 BCE in Mesopotamia.
What tools were used to make lamassu?
The tools needed to make a Lamassu were as simple as a chisel. The Lamassus are made by using the chisel and subtracting pieces of stone from it.
What is the lamassu made of?
A lamassu is typically made of stone, such as limestone or alabaster. These large, protective Assyrian mythical creatures often have the body of a lion, wings of an eagle, and a human head. The stone is carved and sculpted to create intricate details for the lamassu.
The Lion Gate is reminiscent of the?
Lamassu figures of Assyria
Who does the human-headed winged bull of Assyria?
Lamassu
What is a big statue in New York?
WEll, there is the Empire State Building (but that's not really a STATUE) so a big statue in New York would definitely have to be the famous Statue Of Liberty!! lildancer99<33
What made the lamassu statue so unusual?
The statue is an Assyrian protective deity, often depicted with a bull or lion's body, eagle's wings, and human's head. For the time, is wasn't so unusual but comparing it with modern statues or catholic statues, it is very different because of the animal body. Modern saints have a common human body.
What famous statue is located in the mountains Corcovado that overlook Rio?
big statue of Jesus.
What are similarity's between the sphinx of Hatshepsut and the lamassu?
The Narmer or Menes head dress.
Big is the Statue of Libertys feet?
547
Why was Statue of Liberty taken in pieces?
Because it was to big to ship to New York as a whole statue.
What is the lamassu and what function did it serve?
The Lamassu is a protective deity in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, often depicted as a winged lion or bull with a human head. It was believed to guard the entrances to cities and palaces, protecting them from evil spirits and malevolent forces.
