Lion
(see also animals)

The lion is a very diverse symbol.  Its most common traits are: majesty, strength, courage, justice, and military might.  It can be both solar and lunar.  Commonly referred to as "the king of the beasts,"  it is a symbol of Kingly power and might, but as the lioness it is commonly related to the Great Mother and protection.   In a Christian context, the lion can be the power and might of Christ, or the open maw of Satan.  Greek myth links this beast to Heracles and his epic wrestling match with a supernatural lion, which no earthly weapon could harm.  In this context the lion is death, beaten by the solar hero.  After killing the lion with his bare hands, Heracles wore its skin as a sort of armor.  Information taken from:   Online Symbolism Dictionary

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