The lion in mythology

In all ages and all over the world the lion appears in myths. In one it is a cruel gooddess, in others it is a tame "pet".
If you know about a myth other than listed below, please let me know and i will add it to this page.

 

From the Bibel : Daniel in the Lions' Den

 

From Greece : Herakles and the Nemean Lion

 

 

From Rome : Androcles and the lion

 

 

From South Africa : the flying lion