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Returning from Victory
This Assyrian relief (645–635 BC) depicts the aftermath of a lion hunt, with attendants leading a horse carrying lion carcasses. It emphasizes King Ashurbanipal’s power and authority. These hunts were symbolic, representing the king’s role in maintaining cosmic order and divine favor. The procession reflects the grandeur of Assyrian royal ceremonies, reinforcing the king’s supremacy and the state’s might.
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