A golden Byzantine belt is imprinted with the figure of a hunting falcon. What cultural message is the artist hoping to send?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

The artist is portraying the falcon as a common part of Byzantine diet.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a common part of Byzantine diet.

The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.

The artist is portraying the falcon as a Byzantine god.
The artist is portraying the falcon as a Byzantine god.

The artist is portraying the falcon as a feared creature.

Answer 1

The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.

Answer 2

A tall, muscular man wears a headdress, earrings, bracelet, and an intricately-designed robe. He holds a container in his left hand and grips a cone-shaped object in his right.

Relief with Winged Genius
Assyrian

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Question
In Near Eastern culture, the winged genius often represented in art and artifacts was a _______ god.
(1 point)
Responses

destructive
destructive

creative
creative

understanding
understanding

benevolent