Lion & Sun Lion and Sun

The Lion and Sun (Shir-o-Khorshid) is one of Iran’s most enduring icons, seen in ancient Iranian culture from well over two millennia ago and later adopted for centuries as a leading national emblem on banners, currency, and state markings. The pairing is commonly read as a statement of power and continuity: the lion as courage and authority, the sun as radiance, legitimacy, and the lasting presence of the land.