The merlion is a statue and is a mix between a lion and a mermaid. As there is no such thing, it does not come from any family.
The Merlion is a national symbol of Singapore, not its national animal. It is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, representing the nation's origins as a fishing village and its identity as the "Lion City."
The Merlion, a symbol of Singapore, is designed to spout water as a representation of the city's origins. The "Mer" in Merlion stands for the sea, while the "lion" symbolizes Singapore's original name, Singapura, meaning "Lion City." The water spouting from its mouth also signifies Singapore's growth and prosperity as a thriving port city. Additionally, it serves as a popular tourist attraction, enhancing the scenic beauty of the waterfront.
The biggest difference is that the second one of them actually exists. The merlion is a mythical creature something like a mermaid, but involving a lion rather than a human. It should not be confused with the sea lion, which is an actual creature that isn't much like a lion at all, but a pinniped, closely related to the true seals and the walrus.
From wiki: The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means "sea town" in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore's original name - Singapura - meaning "lion city" or "kota singa".
The merlion was made in 1987
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The Merlion is a male
No, the Singaporeans did it Not exactly!!! * The Merlion symbol was designed by Mr Fraser Brunner (Not a Singaporean) in 1964 and trademarked in 1966. * The Merlion symbol comprises a fish body resting on a crest of waves and a lion head * The fish body of the Merlion represents the ancient city of Temasek (old name of Singapore) * The lion head of the Merlion tells the legend of Malay ruler Sang Nila Utama's discovery of a lion in the area. This led him to name the island Singapura * The Merlion statue was created by local artist Mr Lim Nang Seng * The Merlion statue, including the crest of waves, weighs 70 tonnes * The Merlion statue measures 8m tall when standing on its base * The Merlion Park was built in 1972. The installation ceremony of the Merlion on 15 Sep 1972 was officiated by Mr Lee Kwan Yew * The Merlion Park was refurbished in 1993 * The Merlion will be relocated to the mouth of the Singapore River, overlooking the Marina Bay.
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The original Merlion sculpture was built by a sculptor from Singapore, Mr Lim Nang Seng
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The merlion is a statue and is a mix between a lion and a mermaid. As there is no such thing, it does not come from any family.
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The Merlion is a national symbol of Singapore, not its national animal. It is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, representing the nation's origins as a fishing village and its identity as the "Lion City."