Why english-cypriot people put lion statues in their houses when they come back in cyprus?

Question

Why english-cypriot people put lion statues in their houses when they come back in cyprus?

Answer 1

They don't and I don't think you are a Cypriot.

The only ones that use some kind of flag or symbol are the mainland Greeks and the Greek Cypriots that came back from South Africa. They put a sticker with the new flag of South Africa on their cars.

Answer 2

Hi Kyriako, if you didnt know already, the three national symbols of England are the St. George's cross, the red rose and the Three Lions crest. So i am guessing having Lion statues symbolizes their patrionism :)

Answer 3

Do they really? I haven't noticed that before. My neighbours in Cyprus are english- cypriots and have nothing related with lions in their house. I guess it has to do something with England if they do..Or they just visited Africa and bought a lion statue as a souvenir from there :)  

I will take a closer look next time l visit them.

Answer 4

i am not 100% sure but ..the lion is a symbol of england..so i would say it would be a singn that to show to others that this person is associated with england!!!