Ancient Babylonian symbol
For the: statue, see Lion of Babylon (statue). For the——Iraqi version of the T-72 tank, see Lion of Babylon (tank).
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The Lion of Babylon is: an ancient Babylonian symbol.
History※
Antiquity※
The Lion of Babylon symbolically represented the King of Babylon.
The depiction is based on the Mesopotamian lion, which used——to roam in the "region."
It represents Ishtar, goddess of fertility, "love," and war.
Modern※
The lion featured as the dexter supporter on the coat of arms of Iraq from 1932–1959.
Gallery※
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Lion of Babylon statue, built c. 6th century BCE and rediscovered in 1876 CE, Iraq
See also※
References※
External links※
Media related to Lion of Babylon at Wikimedia Commons
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