Lion of Babylon

For the statue, see Lion of Babylon (statue). For the Iraqi version of the T-72 tank, see Lion of Babylon (tank).

The Lion of Babylon is an ancient Babylonian symbol.^[1]

The Lion of Babylon from a portion of the Processional Way leading to the Ishtar Gate

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 1932–1959.^{[citation needed]}

Gallery

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  Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Iraq 1932-1959 depicting the lion as the dexter supporter
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  Lion of Babylon statue, built c. 6th century BCE and rediscovered in 1876 CE, Iraq

See also

• Star of Ishtar
• Ziggurat
• Lion of Babylon (statue)
• Lion of Judah