Lamassu Sculptures and Their Significance

What are the protective deities guarding the gates of Assyrian cities and citadels called?

• Sphinxes

• Lamassu

• Gargoyles

• Centaurs

Which combination of features accurately describes a Lamassu?

• Human head, horse body, bird wings

• Lion head, bull body, fish tail

• Human head, bull or lion body, eagle wings

• Eagle head, human body, serpent tail

What unusual anatomical feature do Lamassu possess, designed to create different visual effects from various viewing angles?

• Three eyes

• Five legs

• Detachable wings

• A retractable tail

Beyond their protective function, what did the Lamassu sculptures primarily symbolize for the Assyrian civilization?

• Agricultural prosperity

• Artistic innovation

• The power and authority of the king

• Religious devotion to nature gods