How does the Stele of Hammurabi embody the power of ancient Near Eastern rulers?
A. It depicts the ruler Hammurabi standing before the god Shamash, patron of law and justice.
B. It portrays the king wearing the horned-helmet crown of a deity and atop a mountain.
C. It represents the king in a traditional devotional gesture with oversized, wide-open eyes.
D. It shows the king hunting in a chariot and vanquishing several attacking lions.
Answer: A
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