One page analysis on one Assyrian scuplture. (from 1076-612 B.C. The Assyrian Empire)

Winged human headed bull
This bull was designed to protect the Assyrian people and also prove the power of the Assyrians. The design of the bull was meant to ward off evil spirits and keep unwanted guest out of the area they were protecting. The size of the human headed bull is scary on its own considering its height is more than ten feet. The Lapis Lazuli looking beard that the bull is wearing reinforces the notion that these people enjoyed riches and lavish items.
The winged human headed bull is a huge intimidating beast that would ward off any evil spirits. The fifth leg of the beas…