National Lions
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This document provides a brief history of lions depicted across various cultures and time periods, including ancient Babylon and Assyria from 605-562 BC, ancient Greek lions from the 4th century BC, Chinese temple guardian lions from the 17th century, Japanese "Shisa" statues from the 14th century on Okinawa, a Flemish painting by Rubens from 1614-1616, a 19th century sculpture on the H担tel de Ville in Paris, another 19th century sculpture with Emperor Franz Joseph in Vienna, a 20th century landmark in Las Vegas, Disney lions from the 20th century, and a 21st century symbol from World of Warcraft.
National Lions
- 3. Ancient: Assyria The Dying Lioness (640 B.C.)
- 4. Ancient Greek Lions (4th Century B.C.)
- 5. Asia: China Temple Guardian 17th Century (?)
- 6. Asia: Japanese Lion (old and new)
- 7. Shisa 14th Century Asia: Okinawa
- 8. Europe: Flanders (Rubens, Daniel in the Lionss Den), 1614-1616
- 9. Europe: Paris H担tel de Ville, 19th Century
- 10. Vienna: Kunscthistorisches Museum (with Kaiser Franz Joseph), 19th Century
- 11. America:Las Vegas MGM Grand, 20th Century
- 12. America: Walt Disney (Kimba and Simba), 20th century
- 13. America: World of Warcraft Alliance Coat of Arms Blizzard Entertainment, 21st Century