The Lion of Juda is a very important symbol in Ethiopian culture. The Lion represents strength, power, and it is often known as the king of the wild. On November 2, 1930, Ras Tafari Makonnen was crowned king of Ethiopia, king of kings at Addis Ababa. Upon his coronation, he claimed for himself the titles of : Emperor Haile Selassie I (Power of the holy Trinity), Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Elect of God, and King of the Kings of Ethiopia.
During his reign, the Emperor Hail Selassie took the lion of Judah as a symbol of power and strength. The Lion of Judah represents Haile Selassie, the Conqueror, the King of Kings as a lion, the king of all beasts. The Lion of Judah figured prominently on the old imperial flag, currency, stamps, etc. and it can still be seen on minubuses, shops and restaurants in the capital as a national symbol.
Ethiopia's new government inserted a star on the flag. The star on the current flag signifies that Ethiopia is the center of many international organizations and the headquarters of the African Union.
The statue of the Lion of Judah in front of Ethiopia's National Theathre.
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