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Lion Attacks the Chariot Team
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Lion Attacks the Chariot Team

This Assyrian relief (7th c. BC) depicts a wounded lion leaping onto chariot horses, symbolizing nature’s untamed fury. The lion’s tenacity highlights the king’s role as a warrior and civilizing force against chaos. These scenes glorified the ruler’s strength and divine mandate, reinforcing his authority and the order he imposed over the natural world.
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