The lion is a symbol of disaster and chaos among the Assyrians
The ancient Assyrians considered lions the most dangerous animals. In their eyes, the lion symbolizes disaster and chaos and this narrative was prevalent in many ancient civilizations.
The rituals were carried out in the most amazing manner by Ashurbanipal, a true showman, who also rode the chariots and horses with such skill and wonder. His shooting skills were also very advanced. Many sculptures throughout his kingdom and palaces showed him strangling or piercing the throat of a lion.
Ashurbanipal was the emperor who went to the far reaches of the world at a time when Rome was just a small tribe and Greek cities were scattered villages.
His training as a spymaster and intelligence officer was very useful as he was able to identify areas and officials who were most likely to rebel and the Elamites were the biggest pain in his neck
The Elamites were Ashurbanipal's mortal enemies. No matter how slim their chances were, the Elamites did not hesitate to cause a lot of trouble to the Assyrian Empire.
Ashurbanipal, tired of their problems, razed the state of Elam to the ground
From a young age, he was fluent in the Akkadian and Sumerian languages. He also loved reading and writing. Therefore, it was not surprising that he was credited with establishing one of the first organized libraries in the world and this feat is considered one of his greatest achievements.
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