The wide-eyed appearance of Sumerian dedicatory statues is probably meant to suggest that these figures are

a) gazing in awe at the deity.
b) all-seeing gods.
c) warriors seeking blessings before war.
d) priest-kings staring down evil.


Answer: A

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