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Lion of Babylon statue, built c. 6th century BCE and rediscovered in 1876 CE, Iraq
The Lion of Babylon is an ancient Babylonian symbol. [1]
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]
The lion featured as the dexter supporter on the coat of arms of Iraq from 1932–1959.[ citation needed]