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King Strikes from Chariot
This Assyrian relief (645–635 BC) depicts King Ashurbanipal spearing a lion from his chariot, showcasing his bravery and martial prowess. Such scenes reinforced the idea of royal authority as divinely ordained, portraying the king as capable of subduing nature and chaos. This narrative emphasized the Assyrian belief in the king’s role as protector and conqueror.
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