Cherubim were mythological winged bulls or other beasts that were part of ancient Near Eastern traditions.

In art they were depicted as mythological hybrids, as winged bulls or lions with the head of a human male (Centauroid creature).

Mr. Said told a revealing story about the head of the Assyrian winged bull stolen from Khorsabad.

A prominent presence is the winged bull, a protective spirit guarding Assyrian palaces and cities.

The club was constructed in the early 70s using ancient Assyrian features and is distinguished by two winged bulls at the entrance.

The Great Taurus is a huge winged bull with a tough hide and capable of breathing fire like a dragon.

Sargon supposedly lost at least one of these winged bulls in the river.

Sin had a beard made of lapis lazuli and rode on a winged bull.

One prominent example is the winged bull Lamassu, or shedu that guard the entrances to the king's court.

The winged bulls of Nineveh.