THE HERALDIC LION

The lion is one of the most important charges in heraldry. Many variations had been developed throughout the ages.

The basic positions

Rampant and salient are upright positions that are suited for holding objects.

Lion passant (passing by)

More or less than one lion

Demi-lion (rampant)

Passant lions are sometimes    referred to as  leopards.

The  diminutive  of lion is lioncel.

Un-natural variations of lions

Queue-forche (fork-tailed)

Double-headed lion