What animal appears most often in heraldry?
Q: What animal appears most often in heraldry?
A: Lions appear more often than any other animal.
Q: What does a lion traditionally symbolize in heraldry?
A: A lion traditionally symbolizes bravery, valour, strength, and royalty.
Q: How can a lion appear in a coat of arms?
A: A lion can appear as a charge on the shield or as a crest.
Q: How are lions described in the blazon?
A: Lions are described in the blazon by their tincture (color) and attitude (position).
Q: What does "armed" mean in heraldry?
A: "Armed" means the teeth and claws of a lion can be colored differently from the rest of its body.
Q: Why are lions shown in many different ways in heraldry?
A: When heraldry developed, a lot of people wanted a lion on their coat of arms, but no two coats of arms can be the same.
Q: What was the purpose of heraldry in the Middle Ages?
A: The purpose of heraldry in the Middle Ages was to identify people with bold images over the outside of their armor.
