

The image and paintings of the bull were associated with the legendary heroes of ancient Iraqi mythology, literary texts, and epics. The bull used a weapon in the dispute between Ishtar and Kalakamesh in the story of the legendary celestial bull, and Kalakamesh was able to kill him only after the help of his friend Enkidu. Therefore, the Assyrian kings did not celebrate the killing of an animal other than the "brutal bull". This operation was known as the "Hunt of the royal bull" The victory over the brutal bull was a major event in human life in ancient Iraq. They considered this creature to be the gatekeepers of palaces and temples and was the first appearance in the fighting scenes on cylindrical seals from the era of the dawn of dynasties (2800 BC).
As a symbol of power, the bodies of bulls with blackheads often represent mythical animals in the gates of temples or holy scenes to suggest power. The gods' protection has often been featured in scenes of conflict between bulls and lions. This conflict represents the cosmic constellations symbolized by animals or the struggle between good with evil.