Question

Which statement describes the significance of the dragon and bull images on Babylon's Ishtar Gate?

Both the dragon and bull symbolize gods that were important to Babylon.

The dragon symbolizes the enemies of Babylon; the bull symbolizes the strength of the city-state.

Both the dragon and bull symbolize ancient kings of Babylon.
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Answer 1

The dragon symbolizes the enemies of Babylon; the bull symbolizes the strength of the city-state.

Answer 2

In my opinion, the correct answer is A. Both the dragon and bull symbolize gods that were important to Babylon. The dragons are symbolic representations of Marduk, the supreme Babylonian god and patron of the city of Babylon. The bulls symbolize Adad, god of the weather in Babylon and Assyria.