Archive for the ‘Eagle’ Category

Eagle is a symbol of many organizations

EagleLike all birds of prey, eagles have large claws to catch prey and some powerful legs. They also have  an incredible view that allows them to discover and follow their prey over long distances. The Eagles have a clear view at a distance of over 500 meters.

The African crowned eagle has amazing power. An adult individual of this species can kill and lift off the ground to an animal of 40 kg. Thanks to its peak filter, the eagle is the only bird capable of feeding in the waters poisoned by salts of volcanic origin.

eagles

The etymology of the term eagle is uncertain. Shuffle two hypotheses: The first says that the term derives from the ancient Provencal “Agile” and another says that provide the popular Latin “Aquila” which is otherwise the name of a genus of eagles made ​​by eagles true.

The eagle is the symbol of many organizations and nations, given that this represents the ideas of beauty, strength and prestige. The Romans used it as an emblem for their armies.

The eagle appears frequently in the arts. In the Greece-Roman art, is one of the attributes of Jupiter, which took its shape to bring Ganymede to Olympus. It also appears in the representation of the punishment of Prometheus by Zeus. In Christian iconography, is the symbol or attribute of St. John the Evangelist. The stands are decorated with eagles.