LORE of the Divine Beast Dancing Lion 

The Dancing Lion, introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, has become an instant icon of Elden Ring and of FromSoft boss design generally. Like most of their bosses, it draws inspiration from real life sources which shed light on its in-game backstory.
In this video, we will learn what this all tells us about Belurat, the Hornsent culture, the nature of the Crucible and what exactly Marika was fighting back against.