Samhai was a king of lions many seasons ago when the animals and humans were still on talking terms. As king, he was of course, friends with the kings of all the communities around his. This included the king of the humans in the small, nearby village. As friends, the kings were committed to helping each other out in times of need.
It became necessary one day for King Samhai to so with the King of the humans. The humans’ village was struck by hording pillagers from the east. The King was mortally wounded and called for Samhai. When the human king lay dying, King Samhai promised, that he would guard the village from further marauders until they could care for themselves once again.
So King Samhai left his own pride of lions and came to the village of humans. He sat with his shield for weeks and months and years keeping watch over the humans so they could be safe. King Samhai sat for so long on his corner keeping watch that he finally turned to stone. And now, even in the winter, he guards the large city that has arisen around him.
Lion in Winter photomontage.
Many layers including a picture of a lion from Savannah, a fence, 2 different flowers, toy truck, and cloth. Made in PSE7.
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Another great piece with a lovely story! That lion - for us, that is a Bavarian lion. Many Bavarian people have one of those in their gardens - a little smaller and maybe not quite so regal. But the lion with the shield is a Bavarian symbol. Just wanted to share.
That's good to know, Renate. I like factoids like that!
There were 4 of these lions on a statue to Oglethorpe,who founded the state of Georgia. Each of the shields the lions held had a different symbol on it to signify Oglethorpe,the colony,the city,and the state.
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