Lion of Babylon
Ancient Babylonian symbol
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The Lion of Babylon is an ancient Babylonian symbol.[1]
History
Antiquity
The Lion of Babylon symbolically represented the King of Babylon.[1]
The depiction is based on the Mesopotamian lion, which used to roam in the region.[citation needed]
It represents Ishtar, goddess of fertility, love, and war.[citation needed]
Modern
The lion featured as the dexter supporter on the coat of arms of Iraq from 1932 to 1959.[citation needed]
Gallery
Lion of Babylon statue, built c. 6th century BCE and rediscovered in 1876 CE, Iraq
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