King of the Jungle is a photograph by Dawn Gari which was uploaded on February 4th, 2014.
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King of the Jungle
Artist
Dawn Gari
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Photograph - Photography
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Featured Hotel Lobby Art 02/06/2014
Humanity has used the lion as an icon for thousands of generations. The lion has appeared in cultures across all continents. Lions have enjoyed a positive depiction in culture as strong but noble. A common depiction is their representation as "king of the jungle" or "king of beasts"; hence, the lion has been a popular symbol of royalty and stateliness, as well as a symbol of bravery, even thou it has a history of attacking humans. More recently the lion has appeared in popular culture in literature, from the messianic Aslan in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and following books from The Chronicles of Narnia series written by C. S. Lewis, to the comedic Cowardly Lion in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The lion has appeared in movies the mascot for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) studios since the 1920s, and The Lion King, which also featured the popular song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in its soundtrack.
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February 4th, 2014
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