Lions are prevalent in heraldry because they symbolize bravery, valour, strength, and royalty, making them a popular choice for coats of arms. They often appear as charges on shields or as crests, described in heraldic terms by their color and position. The desire for a lion on a coat of arms led to various creative depictions, ensuring that no two coats of arms were the same, especially as heraldry evolved during the Middle Ages to identify noble individuals clearly while they were armored[1][2].
Additionally, the distinction between lions and leopards in heraldry—where a lion rampant is a lion, but a lion passant guardant is a leopard—adds to the complexity and richness of heraldic representation, contributing to the lion's enduring presence in coats of arms[3][4].
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