lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II Flashcards
1
Q
what country was this found?
A
dur sharrukin (modern khorsabad, Iraq)
2
Q
who made this?
A
the neo Assyrian people
3
Q
when was this made?
A
720-705 BCE
4
Q
what kind of view is it?
A
composite
5
Q
what kind of figure is it
A
composite
6
Q
why is the figure winged?
A
he can get to you
7
Q
why is the figure half bull?
A
he is manly
8
Q
why is the figure half lion?
A
he has strength
9
Q
what is at the bottom of the figure?
A
hyroglifics about the king
10
Q
why is the figure in front of the writing?
A
the figure is protecting the kings writings
11
Q
what was its purpose?
A
as guards to the palace and the city gates
12
Q
why was it at the entrance of the city?
A
meant to inspire awe and fear
13
Q
was Sargon II mean or nice
A
MEAN he was known as the merciless king
14
Q
what was the town built like?
A
fortified
