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The Merlion (/ ˈ m ɜːr ˌ l aɪ ə n /) is the official mascot of Singapore.It is depicted as a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.Being of prominent symbolic nature to Singapore and Singaporeans in general, it is widely used to represent both the city state and its people in sports teams, advertising, branding, tourism and as a national personification.
Merlin (Welsh: Myrddin, Cornish: Merdhyn, Breton: Merzhin) [note 2] is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a magician, with several other main roles.
Merlion – A creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Nure-onna – A creature with the head of a woman and the body of a snake. Tam Đầu Cửu Vĩ or Ông Lốt - is a divine beast with 3 human heads and a 9-tailed snake body, the mount of the god Ông Hoàng Bơ in Đạo Mẫu in Vietnamese folk religion.
Merlion Park [a] is a famous Singapore landmark and a major tourist attraction, located at One Fullerton, Singapore, near the Central Business District (CBD). The Merlion is a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish that is widely used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore.
In Iranian mythology, the lion is a symbol of courage and monarchy. It is portrayed standing beside the kings in artifacts and sitting on the graves of knights. Imperial seals were also decorated with carved lions. The lion and sun motif is based largely on astronomical configurations, and the ancient zodiacal sign of the sun in the house of Leo.
Philippine Legion of Honor. The sea-lion is prominent in the heraldic tradition of the Philippines, where it denotes state power and authority.It features on the coats of arms of the capital, the primatial see, the seal of the navy, the presidential seal, the seals of the Department of Finance, the Department of Education and other various government offices.
Lailoken (aka Merlyn Sylvester) [1] was a semi-legendary madman and prophet who lived in the Caledonian Forest in the late 6th century. The Life of Saint Kentigern [2] mentions "a certain foolish man, who was called Laleocen" living at or near the village of Peartnach within the Kingdom of Strathclyde.
Matagot (French mythology) – Spirit that takes animal form; usually that of a black cat; Matsya (Hindu mythology) – First Avatar of Vishnu in the form of a half-fish and half-man; Mayura (Hindu mythology) – Peacock spirit; Mazzikin (Jewish mythology) – Invisible, malevolent spirit; Mbói Tu'ĩ (Guaraní mythology) – Snake-parrot hybrid