LionMajestic, noble, brave lions, with their tawny coats and luminous eyes, have inspired countless stories, traditions, and beliefs. Whether we are seduced by their beauty or drawn to danger, we want to be near them. No other animal has had such an enduring symbolic resonance; lions have been painted on wood and canvas, chiselled in stone, cast in metal, and featured on the pages of medieval manuscripts. In this lavishly illustrated book, Lion, Deirdre