"In 11th century A.D, Prince Sang Nila Utama of Sri Vijaya Empire rediscovered Singapore. When he first landed on Singapore's shores, he sighted a mystical beast, which he learnt later that was a lion. He then decided to name the island 'Singapura', which in Sanskrit means Lion (Singa) City (Pura). The fish tail of Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek and represents Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village..."
