ANST - P-word lead-in

[Martin, Brian]

Lea asked:
>it seems from what all i have read the "lion" theme seems most
popular....any particular reason for this?   Lea


Pendaran Responds:

There are probably a couple of reasons for the popularity of the lion 
theme. The order of the Lions of Ansteorra are supposed to - and 
hopefully do a good job of - representing what is best in the SCA. The 
order is well respected and people may well want to associate 
themselves with the ideal of striving to be the best of what the SCA 
should be.

Also, lions are regal, majestic animals that symbolize strength and 
courage. Who wouldn't want to be associate with those qualities?

Finally, lions were a very popular theme in medieval culture for the 
reasons that I just mentioned above. One often sees lions in medieval 
heraldry, poetry and art, so it would make sense that a very medieval 
theme should accompany our name.

Anyway, those are my opinions. Take 'em for what they're worth. They 
and a quarter may get you a cup of coffee somewhere. :)

Pendaran


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