Medieval Lions and Memory Distortion

The discussion begins with a fascinating observation about medieval European art, specifically how artists portrayed lions. Despite their advancements in depicting human figures and architectural elements, lions appeared with exaggerated and inaccurate features, reflecting the artists' lack of direct experience with these animals. This phenomenon parallels how human memory operates, likening it to the game of telephone, where details become distorted over time and through retellings. The artist's challenge to represent something never seen in reality mirrors the complexities of how personal memories are reshaped by what we know and believe, leading to inaccuracies.