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Lamassu, Ancient Protector
A supernatural being from Assyrian mythology, associated with constellations and originating from the Sumerian protective goddess Lama. With time, the image of the winged goddess evolved into that of a hybrid creature. They were portrayed as human-headed, with the body of a bull or lion, and powerful wings sprouting from their chest. The Lamassu acted as guardians of a certain space, households and palaces alike, protecting its inhabitants from malign supernatural forces. In the Book of Ezekiel, divine creatures later identified as Cherubs are described as part of God's entourage, each one having 4 different heads: one of a human, eagle, ox and lion. It is speculated that the Ezekiel's Cherubs chimeric form may have been influenced by Jewish contact with Assyrian culture, having their origins on the Assyrian Lamassu.

Something very straightforward for a change. This was supposed to be March's myth drawing, but stuff happened and I took way more time than I should to finish it. Oops. I'll try to compensate sometime so that at the very least we finish the year with minimum 12 designs.

It's a direct reproduction of a famous Lamassu statue found in the British Museum, nothing really added or changed this time. I did consider making the wings more "functional", since they couldn't possibly fly with something like that, but I liked the image and the silhouette of the reflective feathers in profile. Maybe it can use them as a shield?
Maybe it can shuffle it's wings, and then they start to shine like stars and shoot lasers an- wait, where are you going, come back!

Hope you liked it, and until next time!

Description
Yo

Lamassu, Ancient Protector
A supernatural being from Assyrian mythology, associated with constellations and originating from the Sumerian protective goddess Lama. With time, the image of the winged goddess evolved into that of a hybrid creature. They were portrayed as human-headed, with the body of a bull or lion, and powerful wings sprouting from their chest. The Lamassu acted as guardians of a certain space, households and palaces alike, protecting its inhabitants from malign supernatural forces. In the Book of Ezekiel, divine creatures later identified as Cherubs are described as part of God's entourage, each one having 4 different heads: one of a human, eagle, ox and lion. It is speculated that the Ezekiel's Cherubs chimeric form may have been influenced by Jewish contact with Assyrian culture, having their origins on the Assyrian Lamassu.

Something very straightforward for a change. This was supposed to be March's myth drawing, but stuff happened and I took way more time than I should to finish it. Oops. I'll try to compensate sometime so that at the very least we finish the year with minimum 12 designs.

It's a direct reproduction of a famous Lamassu statue found in the British Museum, nothing really added or changed this time. I did consider making the wings more "functional", since they couldn't possibly fly with something like that, but I liked the image and the silhouette of the reflective feathers in profile. Maybe it can use them as a shield?
Maybe it can shuffle it's wings, and then they start to shine like stars and shoot lasers an- wait, where are you going, come back!

Hope you liked it, and until next time!