This representation of a 'Deputy Priest' underscores the enduring gratitude expressed to Ishtar/Inanna
In a departure from tradition
such as this example from the northwest palace of Nimrud of the Assyrian Empire
A distinct red ornament crowns the textured curls
protection
Lion Hunt of Ashurbanipal Framed Print, Canvas, Poster Sumerian Mythology This representation of a 'DeputyPurchase 3 prints and enjoy 50% off your lowest priced item * In ancient Assyria, Lion Hunting was an exclusive sport for Kings, symbolizing their power and duty to protect. The sculpted reliefs from around 645635 BC in Ashurbanipal's palace at Nineveh, Northern Iraq, depict this tradition, possibly involving captive bred lions released in arenas. Ashurbanipal's Royal Library of Nineveh, discovered in 1849, contained 30,000 cuneiform clay tablets,