Question

This sculpture is called the Human-headed Winged Lion. It was intended to represent which of the following?
a.
It represents the strength of the ruler it defended.
b.
It represents what the achievements of the Sumerian society.
c.
It represents the fertility of the Crescent and the conquering strength of its ruler.
d.
It represents all of the above.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

The human-headed winged lion (lamassu) functioned as a protective guardian symbolizing the ruler’s strength and power.