Cylinder Seal with Battle of the Gods
2350 BC - 2100 BC
Stone
Original Site Unknown
3.2 cm x 2.0 cm diam.
Stone
Original Site Unknown
3.2 cm x 2.0 cm diam.
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Discussion Questions
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What do you think caused the conflict between Shamash and the second god?
Why do you think the Akkadians would have depicted battles between the gods?
Why do you think the Akkadians were the only peoples to depict such scenes?