Winged lion

The winged lion is a mythological creature that resembles a lion with bird-like wings.

The winged lion is found in various forms especially in ancient and medieval civilizations.

There were different mythological adaptions for the winged lion: The emblems of the winged lions were featured in different countries: Media related to Winged lions at Wikimedia Commons

A lion and a winged lion from the emblem book , Atalanta Fugiens , by Michael Maier , first published in 1617
Lion of St. Mark seen on the Venetian Coat of Arms