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The '''lammasu''' is a bizarre [[creature type]] with the bodies of [[cows]], a [[bird]]'s wings and a [[human]] face with horns, based on the mesopotamian creatures of the same name (and appearence). So far, two lammasu have been printed, both associated with [[white]] mana.
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'''Lammasu''' is a bizarre [[creature type]] with the body of a [[cow|bull]], a [[bird]]'s wings and a [[human]] head with horns, based on the [[Wikipedia:Lamassu|Mesopotamian creatures of the same name (and appearance)]]. So far, three lammasu have been printed, all associated with [[white]] mana.


==Ravnica==
==Storyline==
[[Ravnica]]n lammasu once ruled the velds of the plane before the arrival of the urban sprawl. Only a few remain alive today, flying in its skies while being hunted by an unknown rival race. Since these are only represented by the [[Ravnica: City of Guilds]] card <c>Hunted Lammasu</c> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/arcana/961|''Ravnica'' Hunted Tokens 2|[[Magic Arcana]]|December 01, 2005}}</ref>, and do not feature in [[Return to Ravnica]], it is most likely that they are completely extinct.
===Ravnica===
[[Ravnica]]n lammasu once ruled the velds of the plane before the arrival of the urban sprawl. Only a few remain alive today, flying in its skies while being hunted by horrors.<ref><c>Hunted Lammasu</c></ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/ravnica-hunted-tokens-2-2005-12-01|''Ravnica'' Hunted Tokens 2|[[Magic Arcana]]|December 1, 2005}}</ref>


==Tarkir==
===Tarkir===
[[Tarkir]] lammasu are enigmatic nomads, soaring high above the land across all seasons. None know of their true purpose, but they arrive frequently in turning points of history.
[[Tarkir]] <c title="lammasu">Venerable Lammasu</c> are enigmatic nomads, soaring high above the land across all seasons. None know of their true purpose, but they arrive frequently at turning points of history.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:11, 22 January 2024

Lammasu
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics
3 cards
{W} 100%
as of Murders at Karlov Manor
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type:"Lammasu"

Lammasu is a bizarre creature type with the body of a bull, a bird's wings and a human head with horns, based on the Mesopotamian creatures of the same name (and appearance). So far, three lammasu have been printed, all associated with white mana.

Storyline

Ravnica

Ravnican lammasu once ruled the velds of the plane before the arrival of the urban sprawl. Only a few remain alive today, flying in its skies while being hunted by horrors.[1][2]

Tarkir

Tarkir lammasu are enigmatic nomads, soaring high above the land across all seasons. None know of their true purpose, but they arrive frequently at turning points of history.

References

  1. Hunted Lammasu
  2. Magic Arcana (December 1, 2005). "Ravnica Hunted Tokens 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.