Lion

Photo courtesy of National Geographic

A name is a word in which people call us. May it be our nickname, first name, surname or full name, it is who we are. Our name makes us unique from others. Sometimes we wonder how our parents choose our names.

Our names are also considered to be our treasure. Others want their names to be changed because they think it is ugly, while others want a different name due to the fact that they are hiding from others or they have a brush with the law.

As for me, I like my name. It is not unique but not many people have the same name as I have. Additionally, I love what it means.

My name means “brave as a lion”, hardy and powerful. And I want to live up to what my name means.

The lion is a symbol of strength and royalty. And I consider myself a lioness. They are believed to be ferocious and yet very caring for their cubs. They hunt their own food while the male lion is busy sulking under the sun. Only few animals have challenged a lion. Other predators, like hyenas, cheetahs and panthers would give up their kill if they would be challenged by a lion.

There are many kinds of animals in the world that live in jungles, in the wild and savannas, but the lion is universally recognized to be their king or head. We see on TV or in zoos how lions walk and we could easily detect that there is an air of confidence and grace in his manners. Lions won’t fight unless provoked or think that he is in danger. They are very territorial. They have their own world and if someone would abruptly crash into their own space and place, we can never tell what would happen.

Do you want to know how the lion expresses his supremacy? It is through its roar. It does not throw roars much, unlike other animals who just bellow, bark and whimper and laugh and shriek. When the lion make known his presence, all the other animals silence themselves and listen.


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