Lions in Mythology & Folklore
Lions, popularly referred to as the "King of Beasts", are among the most admired and feared animals in the world. With their great strength, regal bearing, and prowess in hunting and fighting, lions have captured the imaginations of people all across the world, and as a result have been featured in countless myths and legends. They may appear as heroes or companions to heroes, mystical guides and protectors, savage monsters and powerful obstacles, even gods of war and fertility.
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MYTHOLOGY HAS BEEN TOLD AND RETOLD IN MANY FORMS ACROSS TIME, STORIES AND ACCOUNTS MAY VARY.
MUSIC:
"Circle of Life" medieval cover by Shakes Beer
"Jungle Floor" by Jonny Easton
"The Lion King ambience" by Ambient Cinematics
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" medieval cover by Canticles
CLIPS:
"Savage Kingdom" by National Geographic
"Lions: Fight for Territory" by Space and Science
"The Lion King" Disney (1994)
Stock footage of lions
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REFERENCES:
https://www.safari-center.com/the-lion-symbolism-in-african-cultures/
https://www.uniguide.com/mythical-lions
https://bigcatfacts.net/lions-iconic-stories-and-legends/
http://www.egyptianmyths.net/sekhmet.htm
http://www.egyptianmyths.net/mythre.htm
https://egyptianmuseum.org/deities-sekhmet
https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/sekhmet/
https://read.gov/aesop/007.html
https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/type0156.html
https://www.greekmythology.chttps//www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Monsters/Sphinx/sphinx.html#:~:text=In Greek mythology, the sphinx,the tail of a serpent.om/Myths/Monsters/Nemean_Lion/nemean_lion.html
https://www.theoi.com/Ther/Sphinx.html
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