Aqrabuamelu
The Aqrabuamelu or scorpion is a hideous beast from old Mesopotamia, particularly from the Babylonian myths of creation. They are a scorpion’s and a man’s combination, a scorpion’s body with a person’s face, torso, and arms. As they looked awful and were made to fight the Gods, they are also guardians and sometimes alert travelers at risk.
Aqrabuamelu
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Fauns
Fauns or goat men have been transported from Greek Satyrs to Roman mythology. The presence of Satyr was based, in turn, on the god Pan. With a goat’s legs and tail, a man’s upper body. Other goatlike characteristics such as horns and pointy ore are also presented in art. These goats provided advice for needy travelers.
Fauns
