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Mesopotamian Scorpion

Mesopotamian Scorpion

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Construction note

A simplified geometric impression of a Mesopotamian divine emblem.

About this symbol

Meaning: Guardianship of thresholds.
Culture / origin: Sumer / Babylonia / Assyria
Era: From c. 3000 BCE
Historical context: Emblem of the scorpion-folk who guard the sun's gate, set on boundary-stones (kudurru) and seals to invoke divine witness.

Public-domain ancient motif; credit its Mesopotamian origin.

Tags

mesopotamiansumerianbabylonianancient

SVG source

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