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Lamassu
Palace Gates and Temple Entrances
Danger Level: 2/10
By Elizabeth Stein for Mythos Atlas. About the author. Editorial notes are grounded in the site's cited sources and can be challenged through the contact page.
Abilities
Divine ProtectionEvil Spirit RepulsionEternal VigilanceBlessing of Travelers
Lore & Legend
A protective deity with the body of a bull or lion, the wings of an eagle, and the head of a human. These colossal guardian figures flanked the gates of Assyrian and Babylonian palaces, warding off evil spirits and enemies. They were carved with five legs so they appeared to be walking when viewed from the side.