1) Mesopotamian deity 2) Mythological feline 
A lamassu (Cuneiform: {cuneiform|𒀭𒆗}, AN.KAL; Sumerian: dlamma; Akkadian: lamassu) is an Assyrian protective deity, often depicted with a bull or lion`s body, eagle`s wings, and human`s head. In some writings, it is portrayed to represent a female deity. A less frequently used name is shedu (Cuneiform: {cuneiform|𒀭ġ......