Lion
The article discusses how lions enjoyed elevated status in the ancient world, both natural and cultural. Topics covered include how lions where assigned royal qualities and were generally associated with kings and mythical heroes, the tradition of portraying Mesopotamian rulers as hunting lions and...
| Format: | Print Article |
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| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Soc.
2021
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| In: |
Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2021, Volume: 47, Issue: 2, Pages: 68 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Lion
/ Archaeology (Motif)
/ Ancient Near East (motif)
/ Ruling system
/ Symbol
/ Old Testament
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| IxTheo Classification: | BC Ancient Orient; religion HB Old Testament HH Archaeology |
| Further subjects: | B
Animals
B Bible. Old Testament B Lions B Lion hunting B KINGS & rulers |