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Queen of the Night-Babylonian Goddess

Cursed in the Bible as “the mother of harlots and abominations of the earth,” Babylon is much more fascinating and strange than you might think. Examine the “Queen of the Night,” a nude woman who is part animal and part human. This curious mixture of the erotic and the terrifying creates a mesmerizing masterpiece filled with mystery.

English
  • Originally Aired April 4, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created September 28, 2021 by
    blueflinko
  • Modified July 23, 2024 by
    BigDaddy_JC