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title: Apkallu & Lamassu Warding off Evil Spirits
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7287/apkallu--lamassu-warding-off-evil-spirits/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-10-22
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# Apkallu & Lamassu Warding off Evil Spirits

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Apkallu & Lamassu Warding off Evil Spirits](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/7287.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/7287.jpg)

## Image Caption

Apkallu and Lamassu from [Nimrud](https://www.worldhistory.org/Kalhu/), [Mesopotamia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mesopotamia/), modern-day Iraq, 9th century BCE. They ward off evil spirits or demons and protect humans and their place of residence.

The British Museum, London.

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2017, September 15). Apkallu & Lamassu Warding off Evil Spirits. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7287/apkallu--lamassu-warding-off-evil-spirits/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Apkallu & Lamassu Warding off Evil Spirits." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 15, 2017. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7287/apkallu--lamassu-warding-off-evil-spirits/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Apkallu & Lamassu Warding off Evil Spirits." *World History Encyclopedia*, 15 Sep 2017, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7287/apkallu--lamassu-warding-off-evil-spirits/>.

## License & Copyright

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