Mythological Beasts And Spirits: Shedu

In ancient Mesopotamia (Assyria), the Shedu (alternate name Lamassu)  was a winged animal (usually a bull or a lion) with the head of a man. On a visit to London, I saw some of these relief sculptures at the British Museum, and they are impressive. In later European heraldry, the Shedu is a winged lion. … Continue reading Mythological Beasts And Spirits: Shedu →