A statue in the form of a mythical bird with the head of a lion and the body of an eagle
This statue, designed in the form of a mythical bird with the head of a lion and the body of an eagle, was discovered in the city of Mari in 1965 AD. It is made of lapis lazuli and gold.
It is a creature of folklore with ancient mythological origins. It is a winged creature, with the head and wings of an eagle, and the body of a lion. This strange physical structure may go back to the belief of ancient peoples that the eagle is the “king of birds” and the lion is the “king of beasts.”
Mythical creatures are considered part of the religious beliefs and worship of the peoples of Mesopotamia
It dates back to the third millennium BC. It was found in a clay jar with other statues and was called the “Treasure of Ur,” which was sent as a gift from the King of Ur, “Masanipada,” to the King of Mari, “Gansod.”
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