Assignment 8 - On the Stela, the god Shamash gives the laws to Hammurabi Professor Simmons PDF

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On the Stela, the god Shamash gives the laws to Hammurabi
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1. On the Stela, the god Shamash gives the laws to Hammurabi. Visually, how do we know Shamash is a god? Visually Shamash is a god because of the special horn crown he wears and on his shoulder are fires. 2. Why would Hammurabi want the stela to have both pictorial and written components? Hammurabi want the stela to have both pictorial and written components because the pictorial concept shows the god Shamash is giving him power. The writing concept to ensure the laws are being followed. 3. How does the image at the top of the stele relate to the law code below? The image at the top relate to the laws because it shown that the god Shamash is giving the power to the king and created the laws . 4. What is Shamash's position and size in comparison to Hammurabi? What does this tell the viewer about their relationship? (3 points) The position of Shamash is he is sitting on a throne and is bigger than the king . This shows the viewer which person is the god and what the god represents. 5. In reading laws #3, 6, 196, 197, 229, 230, 231, how does justice work under Hammurabi's law code? (3 points) Under Hammurabi's law code justice works by for every punishment a person does it will lead to death. Also , for every action the person has done like hurting a person the punishment is you get hurt too....