2.6 Human/divine/anthropomorphic symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs

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Air the supreme element (1)
Allat as Isharbel in Hatra (1)
Apollo's statue in Hierapolis (1)
An Aramaic text combining physiognomy and astrology (1)
An Aramaic text combining physiognomy and astrology (2)
The astrology of body parts (1)
Bel the father (1)
Bel the father in Mandaic texts (1)
The blind of eye (1)
The body was created by rulers (1)
A Cairo Genizah text combining physiognomy and astrology (1)
Casting away body parts (1)
Castration of Zeus (1)
Dionysus as the founder of Syrian goddess' temple (1)
The Exegesis on the Soul (1)
An eye disease text (1)
An eye disease text (2)
Eye of Nergal (1)
Eye, daughter of Bel (1)
Eyes of planetary demons (1)
The face of Humbaba (1)
The fate of Evil Eye (1)
Gilgameš and Theseus (1)
The goddess as androgyne (1)
A Greek text combining physiognomy and astrology (1)
Human soul as virgin (1)
Humbaba and Gorgon (1)
Humbaba in Manichaean mythology (1)
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Hymn to Nanaya (1)
The iconography of Verethraghna (1)
In the shadow of the wall (1)
Lady at the window (1)
The Mandaic angels (1)
Night blindness in Babylonian Talmud (1)
Night-blindness in Mesopotamia (1)
Observation of ears and eyes (1)
Observation of face (1)
Observation of lips and nose (1)
Observation of neck (1)
A physiognomic treatise in Syriac (1)
Physiognomy of eyes (1)
Ritual of taurobolium (1)
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Some astrological correspondencies (1)
Soul consists of seven parts (1)
The temple of the Syrian Goddess (5)
The Theology of Dunnum (1)
Tyche with beard (1)
Various physiognomic observations (1)
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2. Religious and ideological symbols and iconographic motifs (389)

2.1 Astral and celestial symbols and imagery (51)

2.1 Astral and celestial symbols and imagery (51)

2.1.1 Sun (25)

2.1.1.1 Winged solar disk (4)

2.1.2 Moon (32)

2.1.2.1 Crescent (3)

2.1.2.2 Full moon (3)

2.1.3 Eight-pointed star (1)

2.1.4 Seven stars (Pleiades) (1)

2.1.5 Starlet (Rosette)

2.1.6 Rainbow (1)

2.1.7 Lightning (1)

 

2.2 Cosmic symbols and imagery (61)

2.2 Cosmic symbols and imagery (61)

2.2.1 Mountain (3)

2.2.2 Ziggurat (17)

2.2.3 Fire (34)

2.2.4 Air (6)

2.2.5 Water (10)

2.2.5.1 Sweet water

2.2.5.2 Salt water (1)

2.2.5.3 Streams emerging from vase or fountain

2.2.6 Earth (4)

2.2.7 Desert

 

2.3 Mineral symbols (23)

2.3 Mineral symbols (23)

2.3.1 Metals (8)

2.3.1.1 Gold (5)

2.3.1.2 Silver (1) (1)

2.3.1.3 Lead

2.3.1.4 Iron

2.3.1.5 Copper (1)

2.3.1.6 Bronze (1)

2.3.2 Stones (15)

2.3.2.1 Alabaster

2.3.2.2 Marble

2.3.2.3 Lapis lazuli (1)

2.3.2.4 Serpentine

2.3.2.5 Haematite (1)

 

2.4 Botanical symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs (46)

2.4 Botanical symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs (46)

2.4.1 Garden (14)

2.4.1.1 Jewel garden (4)

2.4.2 Trees (24)

2.4.2.1 Tree of life (1) (7)

2.4.2.1.1 Stylized tree

2.4.2.1.2 Sunflower-tree

2.4.2.1.3 Candelabrum-shaped tree

2.4.2.1.4 Anthropomorphic tree (1)

2.4.2.1.5 Date palm

2.4.2.2 Cosmic tree (2)

2.4.2.2.1 Mes-tree (1)

2.4.2.3 Almond tree (2)

2.4.2.4 Cedar (1)

2.4.2.5 Cypress (1)

2.4.2.6 Olive tree (1)

2.4.2.7 Pine tree (6)

2.4.2.8 Poplar (2)

2.4.2.9 Willow

2.4.3 Fruits, flowers and parts of trees (9)

2.4.3.1 Palmette (1)

2.4.3.2 Pomegranate (1) (6)

2.4.3.3 Pine Cone

2.4.3.4 Garland (2)

2.4.3.5 Lotus (1)

2.4.3.6 Lily

 

2.5 Animal/theriomorphic symbols and iconographic motifs (104)

2.5 Animal/theriomorphic symbols and iconographic motifs (104)

2.5.1 Mammals (36)

2.5.1.1 Bull (7)

2.5.1.2 Wild bull

2.5.1.3 Cow (1)

2.5.1.4 Cow and calf (2)

2.5.1.5 Deer and calf

2.5.1.6 Stag

2.5.1.7 Horse (2)

2.5.1.8 Sheep

2.5.1.9 Ewe and lamb

2.5.1.11 Camel (1)

2.5.1.12 Donkey (4)

2.5.1.13 Cat (1)

2.5.1.14 Dog (8)

2.5.1.15 Fox (5)

2.5.1.16 Goat (1)

2.5.1.17 Ibex (1)

2.5.1.18 Lion (13)

2.5.2 Birds (29)

2.5.2.1 Cock (2)

2.5.2.2 Crow and Raven (1)

2.5.2.3 Dove (11)

2.5.2.4 Duck

2.5.2.5 Eagle (8)

2.5.2.6 Ostrich

2.5.2.7 Owl

2.5.2.8 Partridge

2.5.2.9 Swallow (2)

2.5.2.10 Vulture

2.5.2.11 Walking bird

2.5.3 Reptiles and insects (10)

2.5.3.1 Centipede

2.5.3.2 Scorpion

2.5.3.3 Snake (10)

2.5.3.4 Spider

2.5.3.5 Bee

2.5.3.6 Fly (1)

2.5.3.7 Gnat

2.5.4 Aquatic animals (6)

2.5.4.1 Crab

2.5.4.2 Fish (6)

2.5.4.3 Turtle

2.5.4.4 Shell

2.5.4.5 Conch

2.5.5 Composite beings (38)

2.5.5.1 Lion-pawed dragon (Mušhuššu) (3)

2.5.5.2 Man-bull (Kusarikku) (4)

2.5.5.3 Man-fish (Kululu) (1)

2.5.5.4 Gallû (7)

2.5.5.5 Fish-man carrying cone and bucket (Apkallu, “sage”) (1)

2.5.5.6 Eagle-headed man carrying cone and bucket (sage)

2.5.5.7 Winged man carrying cone and bucket (sage)

2.5.5.8 Scorpion-man (Girtablilu) (3)

2.5.5.9 Lion-eagle (Anzû) (12)

2.5.5.10 Fish-goat (Šuhurmašu)

2.5.5.11 Winged human-headed bull (Aladlammu) (1)

2.5.5.12 Winged human-headed cow (Apsasu)

2.5.5.13 Winged horse (Anzû/Pegasus) (4)

2.5.5.14 Centaur

2.5.5.15 Unicorn

2.5.5.16 Sphinx

 

2.6 Human/divine/anthropomorphic symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs (51)

2.6 Human/divine/anthropomorphic symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs (51)

2.6.1 Female (10)

2.6.1.1 Nude goddess

2.6.1.2 Armed goddess with wings

2.6.1.3 Pregnant woman/goddess

2.6.1.4 Mother suckling child

2.6.1.5 Virgin (5)

2.6.1.6 Prostitute (5)

2.6.1.7 Lady in window (Kililu) (1)

2.6.2 Male (8)

2.6.2.1 Nude hero with locks (lahmu)

2.6.2.2 Armed hero with wings

2.6.2.3 Youthful god struggling with wild animals (1)

2.6.2.4 Youthful god shooting unicorn

2.6.2.5 Youthful god shooting winged horse

2.6.2.6 Mythological scenes (7)

2.6.2.6.1 Killing of Humbaba (5)

2.6.2.6.2 Killing of Bull of Heaven (2)

2.6.3 Body parts (34)

2.6.3.1 Beard (7)

2.6.3.2 Ear (1)

2.6.3.2.1 Left ear

2.6.3.2.2 Right ear

2.6.3.3 Eye (15)

2.6.3.4 Foot

2.6.3.4.1 Right foot

2.6.3.4.2 Left foot

2.6.3.5 Hand

2.6.3.5.1 Right hand

2.6.3.5.2 Left hand

2.6.3.6 Penis (2)

2.6.3.7 Vagina and uterus

 

2.7 Symbolism of weapons, tools and implements (13)

2.7 Symbolism of weapons, tools and implements (13)

2.7.1 Weapons and tools (13)

2.7.1.1 Arrow (5)

2.7.1.2 Bow

2.7.1.3 Dagger

2.7.1.4 Lance/spear (1)

2.7.1.5 Mace (2)

2.7.1.6 Net (3)

2.7.1.7 Scepter (3)

2.7.1.8 Shepherd’s staff

2.7.1.9 Scimitar

2.7.1.10 Sword (2)

2.7.2 Implements (1)

2.7.2.1 Bottle

2.7.2.2 Bucket

2.7.2.3 Ladder

2.7.2.4 Lamp

2.7.2.5 Mirror

2.7.2.6 Scales

2.7.2.7 Spindle (1)

 

2.8 Symbolism of jewelry and dress (23)

2.8 Symbolism of jewelry and dress (23)

2.8.1 Crowns and headdresses (9)

2.8.1.1 Divine (horned) crown (1)

2.8.1.2 Royal crown/tiara (2)

2.8.1.3 Diadem (2)

2.8.1.4 Mural crown (4)

2.8.2 Jewelry (1)

2.8.2.1 Earrings (1) (1)

2.8.2.2 Bracelets (1) (1)

2.8.2.3 Bangles/ankle rings (1)

2.8.3 Garments (1) (14)

2.8.3.1 Veil

2.8.3.2 Star dress

2.8.3.3 Loincloth

2.8.3.4 Belt

 

2.9 Symbolism of gestures (7)

2.9 Symbolism of gestures (7)

2.9.1 Hand gestures (1)

2.9.1.1 Prayer with uplifted hands (1)

2.9.1.2 Prayer with crossed hands

2.9.1.3 Prayer with opened palms

2.9.1.4 Raised right hand

2.9.1.5 Shaking of hands

2.9.1.6 Slapping of hands

2.9.2 Pointed index finger (1)

2.9.3 Trampling foot (5)

2.9.4 Prostration

2.9.5 Kissing

2.9.5.1 Kissing the mouth

2.9.5.2 Kissing the ground (1)

 

2.10 Abstract symbols (3)

2.10 Abstract symbols (3)

2.10.1 Cross (2)

2.10.1.1 Maltese cross

2.10.2 Circle (1)

2.10.2.1 Concentric circles (1)

 

2.11 Symbolism of colours (7)

2.11 Symbolism of colours (7)

2.11.1 White

2.11.2 Black

2.11.3 Blue

2.11.4 Red (2)

2.11.5 Yellow/Green (1)

2.11.6 Orange