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Sumerian Statuette

Iraq: Tell Asmar, Square Temple I, Shrine II; Early Dynastic I-II, ca. 2900-2600 B.C. Gypsum (?) inlaid with shell and black limestone(?). Excavated by the Oriental Institute, 1933-4. "During the Early Dynastic Period in Mesopotamia, statuettes were placed in sanctuaries as votive offerings and were later buried when the temple was remodelled or re...

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Quiver Plaque Luristan Bronze

Quiver Plaque. Western Iran, Luristan, 8th - 7th centuries B.C. Bronze. 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C. The sheet bronze decorated with three rectangular compartments divided by moulded ribs, each bordered by rows of repouss"š bosses, similar bosses contained within the rectangles and between the dividing ribs, the narrow everted edges and each end pierced wi...

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Pazuzu Demon

Iraq; ca. 800-600 B.C. Bronze. Oriental Museum. Purchased in New York, 1943. "The demon Pazuzu represented by this figurine stands like a human but has a scorpion's body, feathered wings and legs, talons, and a lion-like face on both front and back. Pazuzu, the "king of the evil wind demons," was not entirely unfriendly to mankind. As an enemy of t...

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Assyro-Babylonian Mythology FAQ

The Assyro-Babylonian Mythology FAQ is a comprehensive online resource for information on the myths and religions of the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians. The FAQ was created by Christopher B. Siren in 1994 and has been updated and expanded over the years. The FAQ covers a wide range of topics, including: The Assyro-Babylonian pantheon of gods and...

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Ancient Near East Mythology

Ancient Near East mythology refers to the complex and diverse system of myths, legends, and religious beliefs that were practiced in the region known as the Ancient Near East. This vast geographical area encompassed parts of modern-day Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Ancient Near East mythology is a rich and varied tr...

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Canaanite/Ugaritic Mythology FAQ

The Canaanite/Ugaritic Mythology FAQ is a comprehensive online resource for information on the myths and religions of the ancient Canaanites and Ugarites. The FAQ was created by Christopher B. Siren in 1996 and has been updated and expanded over the years. The FAQ covers a wide range of topics, including: The Canaanite pantheon of gods and goddesse...

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Christus Rex et Redemptor Mundi

"Christus Rex et Redemptor Mundi," translated as "Christ the King and Redeemer of the World," is a Latin phrase that encapsulates the central theological and symbolic significance of Jesus Christ in Christian faith and art. It represents the divine roles of Jesus as both a universal ruler and the savior of humanity. This phrase has inspired numerou...

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Hittite/Hurrian Mythology FAQ

What is Hittite/Hurrian mythology? Hittite/Hurrian mythology is the body of myths and legends that were told by the Hittites and Hurrians, two ancient civilizations that lived in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) from the 2nd to the 1st millennium BCE. The Hittites were an Indo-European people, while the Hurrians were a non-Indo-European people, but the...

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Cleopatra's Children

Check out this unique series brought to you by Bible History Online Includes Real Audio. Trace the interesting history of the children of the great Queen of Egypt [Ancient Egypt Rome] [People] [Cleopatra]...

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Banquet of Ashurnasirpal

The Banquet of Ashurnasirpal II is a famous relief sculpture that depicts a lavish feast held by the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II in 879 BC to celebrate the completion of his new palace at Kalhu (modern-day Nimrud). The relief is carved into a large slab of alabaster and measures over 10 feet tall by 7 feet wide. The relief depicts Ashurnasirpal ...

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