A large Old Babylonian plaque was found in Iraq. This book explores the symbolism and history behind this beautiful relief. The figure wears the horned headdres... » 

A large Old Babylonian plaque was found in Iraq. This book explores the symbolism and history behind this beautiful relief. The figure wears the horned headdress characteristic of a Mesopotamian deity and holds a rod and ring of justice, symbols of her divinity. Her legs end in the talons of a bird of prey and she stands on the backs of two lions. «