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Don't know why they put the tail but the lion because when they first discovered Singapore, they saw a lion.
^The person who put that answer up there, is stupid, please get the facts right before putting the answer?
The real answer is.
The Merlion has a lion head and a fish body resting on a crest of waves. The lion head symbolises the legend of the rediscovery of Singapura, as recorded in the "Malay Annals". In ancient times, Singapore was known as Temasek, a Javanese word for sea. In the 11th century A.D, Prince Sang Nila Utama of the Sri Vijaya Empire rediscovered the island. When the Prince first landed on Singapore's shores, he sighted a mystical beast which he later learnt was a lion. The Prince then decided to name the island "Singapura" which in Sanskrit means Lion (Singa) City (Pura). The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek and represents Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village.
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∙ 12y agothere is one in sentosa. actually, there are 5 merlions in all, but the one there is better recognised.
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Merlion is the national animal of which country?
The merlion is a symbol of Singapore.
What is the symble of Singapore?
Merlion
When was the merlion in Singapore created?
1964
What represents the Singapore spirit?
Merlion
Which country has the largest symbol 'the merlion'?
Singapore.
Who Built the Merlion?
The original Merlion sculpture was built by a sculptor from Singapore, Mr Lim Nang Seng
What is the closest airport to the merlion in Singapore?
Changi Airport
Which symbol of Singapore is half lion half fish?
The Merlion, the symbol of Singapore. It can be seen in many areas around Singapore.
Who design the merlion?
The Singapore Merlion is a important symbol of Singapore. It had become a tourist attraction to visit the Merlion whenever they come to Singapore. The Merlion was designed by Mr Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium in 1964. He initially designed the Merlion because he wanted Singapore to have something that symbolises it. The Merlion is a fictional creature that has a lion head and a fish body. The Lion head is supposed to signify the event of Sang Nila Utama finding Singapore and founding it into a ancient city. In search for a new city for his civilization, he landed on Singapore and the first creature he saw was a lion. However, Sang Nila Utama's civilization fell and Singapore was left inhabitened. The fish body is supposed to signify Singapore's past as Temasak, which means fishing village in Javanese. It is suppose to mean that Singapore was a fishing village in the olden times. Mr Brunner wanted something that could be purely of Singapore and an identity of the history of what this island used to be.
Why is the merlion important to Singapore?
so the Singaporeans don't forget their history
Which is taller the shwedagon pagoda or the biggest merlion in Singapore?
the shwedagon pagoda
What is the meaning of the Merlion Head?
The Merlion Head is a symbol of Singapore that represents the country's culture and history as a fishing village and trading port. It combines the traits of a lion, symbolizing strength and courage, with the body of a fish, representing Singapore's origins as a humble fishing village.
