The great portal of the west facade of Chartres is similar to the Lamassu of ancient Assyria in that they:

a. are both guardian figures protecting what is inside
b. are both attached to the walls behind the figure
c. both have faces of the religious leader of their day, forming a divine connection
d. both show a military presence to frighten the viewer

Ans: b. are both attached to the walls behind the figure

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