Gilgamesh, King of Uruk
A figure of a hero taming a lion, historically taken to be a representation of Gilgamesh, king of the ancient Sumerian city Uruk, and considered a demigod in the mythology of Mesopotamia. Image derived from an 8th century BC relief from Assyria, present-day Iraq
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13346884
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47791129
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3600px x 4800px
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© Science Source / Mary Evans Picture Library
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