The Human-Headed Winged Lion (fig. 1.9) with the body of a lion, wings of a bird, and head of a human probably functioned as a(n) __________
A. worshipper in the temples
B. figure celebrating military victories
C. guardian figure
D. illustration of favorite stories
E. king
Answer: C
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