Final answer:
The lamassu is a guardian figure from Mesopotamian mythology with a human head, body of a lion or ox, and wings. While none of the options provided directly match the lamassu, the Chimera is the closest equivalent as a composite creature from the list. The correct option is D.
Step-by-step explanation:
The composite creature described in the question, known as a lamassu, is a mythological being from ancient Mesopotamian culture, depicted as having a human head, the body of an ox or a lion, and bird's wings. The lamassu served as a protective figure, often placed at the entrances of palaces.
This creature does not correspond to any of the options provided (A) Sphinx, (B) Minotaur, (C) Harpy, (D) Chimera as a direct equivalent, but the closest option in the list to a composite creature is 'Chimera', which in mythology, has a lion's body, a serpent for a tail, and a goat's head protruding from its back.