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Reassurance from a Lamassu

10 Comments 3 September 2014 Renate Flynn

Lamassu, Guardian Deity and Mere Humans

Reassurance from a Lamassu

Please, be not afraid.

I protect and guard only.

You will be safe here.

I am neither man nor beast.

Even so, I am your friend.

 

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