Hieroglyphics of Horapollo, tr. Alexander Turner Cory, [1840], at sacred-texts.com
To denote strength, they pourtray the FOREPARTS OF A LION, because these are the most powerful members of his body.
39:1 This hieroglyphic signifies "Powerful;" and the head by itself "Victrix," as it occurs in Nitocris or Neith victrix.