Lamassu Statue Guardian Ancient Mesopotamia Sumeria Assyria Mug

Lamassu is a type of mythological creature that originated in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in the civilizations of Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria. It is often depicted as a hybrid being with the body of a bull or lion and the wings of an eagle. Additionally, it possesses a human head, usually bearded, representing intelligence, magick and wisdom. As divine guardians and mythical creatures, they hold significant religious and cultural significance in Mesopotamian civilization. Today, these ancient artifacts are treasured archaeological finds.