The Hittites used lions on the Lion Gate because they were an important symbol to their culture, the Hittites believe that lions were powerful and strong.
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The lion is known to represent royalty. There are other symbolic meanings associated with the lion such as courage and strength.
King Eurystheus decided that Hercules had to kill the Nemean lion, that tormented the citizens of his country. Hercules was to bring him the lion's skin within a month. When he returned, the King let him keep the skin of the Nemean lion. Hercules wore it to show his courage and strength at killing one of the strongest lions that existed.
It is believed that Ramses II did have a pet lion, although this has not been confirmed. One of the reliefs inside the Abu Simbel temple, showing Ramses on his chariot during the Battle of Kadesh, shows a lion running alongside the chariot, which is the main source of proof that Ramses had a lion Also, it was common for Pharaoh's to mummify their pets, ranging from cats and dogs to monkeys. Mummified Lions have been found in Egyptian tombs, so Lions as pets were possible. Whether or not Ramses actually had one, or whether its just a form of Ancient Egyptian propaganda is unknown.
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A white lion is typically found either in zoos or South Africa. The size of a male in length is around 6'4" and weighs between 320 to 470 lbs. The average size of a female is 5'10" length and weight between 220 and 360 lbs.