ishtargates:Neo-Assyrian stamp seals depicting a dog (top) and the goddess Gula on her throne rest
ishtargates: Neo-Assyrian stamp seals depicting a dog (top) and the goddess Gula on her throne resting on a dog with an attendant. Circa 700-600 B.C. Now in the British Museum.Gula was the Assyrian goddess of healing and the dog was her attribute. It was believed that if you neglected or harmed your dog then that would incur the goddess’ wrath. ~Hasmonean -- source link
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