a symbolic leader is a leader that uses symbols to help him lead other people
the emperor
It is the emperor also known as Mikado
The President of Ireland is Michael D Higgins, but the office of President is largely symbolic. The leader of Government (or Taoiseach) is Enda Kenny
Nelson Mandela is an example of a symbolic leader. Through his actions, he represented the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, inspiring hope and unity among his people. Mandela's legacy as a symbol of peace and reconciliation continues to resonate globally.
The Holy Roman Empire, the first time the many German states had a single leader, despite that leader being more symbolic than anything else.
Christmas is symbolic of the birth of Christ, Christianity's leader. The actual birthdate isn't known, so this is kept as a symbolic date. (Though St Augustine declared this a pagan festival as to make it more inclusive)
A pope does not have to change his name but most do. It is symbolic of Jesus changing the name of Simon to Peter at the time he named him as leader of his Church and the first pope.
When the President of the United States performs ceremonial duties he is acting as the Chief of State. He is the symbolic leader of the country in this role.
That is a symbolic victory. The eagle is symbolic of victory.
You need to specify what is it that is symbolic.
Leader of the rebel states (or the Confederacy) was Jefferson Davis, a symbolic figure of the 'Plantocracy', who was felt to embody the Confederate virtues of military distinction and feudal honour. He proved a disappointment, unable to control either his Generals or his cabinet.
the symbolic animal is the puma.