A colossal human-headed winged bull standing over 14 feet tall and weighing over
16 tons guarded the entrance to the palace of king Sargon II of Assyria in about 710 BC at his capital city, Khorsabad. The
winged bull was called a "lamassu," which was believed to be a spiritual being with the head of a human, the body and ears
of a bull, and the wings of an angel or bird. This winged bull has 5 legs to supposedly make it appear balanced from any angle.
The mythical creatures were placed on each side of palace entrances to give magical protection against evil spirits.
Assyrian Hunter was know for hunting animals for protection, fur, and food.
This Picture shows that the king of the Assyrian Empire was rich, powerful, and respected.
