Venerable Lamasu. Image by Y. W. Tang
The lamasu is a powerful winged bull meant to protect temples and valuable sacred objects.
It is said of this formidable creature that it manages to combine the strength of the bull, the freedom of the eagle and the intelligence of man, since it has the body and horns of a gray bull, the wings of a giant eagle and the head of a human being. male.
The Assyrian lamasu
Assyrian lamasu. Image by Yigit Koroglu
In the ancient Assyrian civilization, the figure of the lamasu was already known, sometimes represented by a winged lion instead of a bull. This is not surprising if one takes into account that the figure of the lion reflected the power of the sovereign.
In fact, the lion-bodied lamasu is thought to be the Mesopotamian version of the sphinx that, centuries later, Greek culture rescued in its female form.
In both cases, bull or lion, this being was considered a defensive spirit and its statues were used to guard the entrances of temples and royal palaces.
lamasu characteristics
The lamasu is a true protector against evil. These creatures have a special ability to detect danger lurking from good-hearted beings, and they do not hesitate to attack and confront any being with evil intentions.
They are meditative, calm and solitary. They live in abandoned temples far from civilization. They have enormous wisdom amassed over the years. They know law, order and diplomacy, and offer their ancient knowledge to those who need it.
Lamasu. Image by Mark Zug
They also have magical abilities that allow them to create protective circles, as well as cast spells that ward off evil from another being. They also have developed healing and regenerative abilities.
golden lamasu
It is a special breed that comes from the union of the lamasu with a golden dragon. This half-breed is enveloped in a magical golden aura and is twice the size of a conventional bull.
The golden lamasu’s sole mission is to end all existing evil. For this, he has enormous strength and the spells of a celestial creature. You can bless, heal, use the magic of light and even ask for «divine help».
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