Leo Belgicus
deity earth Dutch single tradition · 1
The Leo Belgicus is a lion representing the Netherlands. He accompanies the Dutch Maiden. He became the official symbol of the Batavian Republic after the French occupied the Netherlands.
When
- First attested
- 1700 CE
- Attested period
- 1700 – 1800
- Historical notes
- Lion representing the Netherlands.
Relationships
- allied with
- Dutch Maiden
- co occurs with
- Fortuna, Hercules, Sol Invictus, Libertas, Marianne
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the 19th century various national personifications took on this form, some wearing the cap of liberty. The Dutch Maiden, accompanied by the Leo Belgicus became the official symbol of the Batavian Republic established after the French occupied the Netherlands.”
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