Saint Seiya Leo Cloth 圣斗士星矢狮子座圣衣

The Leo Constellation was based on the Nemean Lion that Heracles faced as one of his legendary Twelve Labors. The creature's hide was impervious, so he had to trap it in its cave and strangle it to death, using its claws to skin it. While Heracles was allowed to keep his pelt, the lion's image found its place in the sky, as a constellation. Heracles wore this skin, considered it his armor including the lion's head as helmet, for the following battles. This was an inspiration to Kurumada for creating the warriors' Cloths and other armors in the series.