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The llamas of S. America resemble the camel in form and structure. They have, however, no hump, and their feet have hoofs with claw-like projections that enable them to climb rocky hills. They are domesticated and used as pack animals and for their milk and wool.

Llama

The llamas of S. America resemble the camel in form and structure. They have, however, no hump, and…

"Similiar to a camel without a dorsal humps." — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Llama

"Similiar to a camel without a dorsal humps." — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

"Is considerably smaller that the llama, and is never employed as a beast of burden; it is principally valued for the sake of its soft, silky hair, sometimes a foot in length, which is woven into fabrics of great beauty." — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Paco

"Is considerably smaller that the llama, and is never employed as a beast of burden; it is principally…

"Its color is reddish yellow on the back and whitish on the belly. It is a wild species, which is principally sought after for the sake of its fine wool, from which esteemed stuffs are largely woven." — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Vicuna

"Its color is reddish yellow on the back and whitish on the belly. It is a wild species, which is principally…

The Sumerian word lama, which is rendered in Akkadian as lamassu, refers to a beneficient protective female deity. The corresponding male deity was called alad, in Akkadian, šêdu. In art they were depicted as hybrids, as winged bulls or lions with the head of a human male (Centauroid). There are still surviving figures of šêdu in bas-relief and some statues in museums. Notable examples of šêdu/lamassu held by museums include those at the British Museum, Musée du Louvre, National Museum of Iraq, Metropolitan Museum of Art and one extremely large example kept at the Oriental Institute, Chicago. They are generally attributed to the ancient Assyrians.

Winged Bull from Nimrud

The Sumerian word lama, which is rendered in Akkadian as lamassu, refers to a beneficient protective…