Lions in Popular Culture

The portrayal of the male Lion in his dominance and glory with the large mane has been one that humans love since the beginning of time. This feline is viewed as one that is fierce, powerful, and strong. Many are in awe of it and that is why it continues to be so symbolic around the world. There are early writings from various time periods as well as cave drawings that show the Lion in various positions.

There are many sports teams that use the Lion as a mascot. There are also businesses that use it as a logo to show they are going to be strong and powerful in their niche. They have been placed on flags for countries and well documented in various films. Many people absolutely love the Disney film The Lion King. Today it is also a major play on Broadway. This show depicts the role of the Lion and the entire circle of life in the wild.

In the Wizard of Oz the Lion is one of the main characters. His desire is to go with Dorothy to the Wizard so he can gain courage. In the movie he is even afraid of his own shadow. He won’t roar either because he is afraid when he does. As the movie progresses though he has to be very brave to help save Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow.

The book and now movie The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe is a mystical story about three children during wartime. They are playing in a home when they are taken through a portal in a wardrobe. There they meet Aslan who is a wise and powerful Lion. He strives to bring peace and order to the people. The book was written in the 1950’s but continues to be a top seller today.