Golden Eagle
by John Swatsley
Title
Golden Eagle
Artist
John Swatsley
Medium
Painting - Oil On Cold Press Illustration Board
Description
Nearly always, the proud eagle has been just the sort of symbol kings, emperors and nations favor and, for this reason, has often been used as their emblem. To this day, the national seal of Mexico bears the figure of an eagle devouring a serpent which symbolizes to the people of that nation the triumph of good over evil. Other nations, including Egypt and Persia, have lifted the eagle high as part of their battle standards. One of the few times when the eagle was portrayed in a less than favorable light was in the legend of Ganymede which exaggerated the bird's ability to carry off prey. In this story the eagle actually took to the sky with children in its talons! In reality, however, even the powerful Golden Eagle can lift no more than eight pounds. Still, with its fearsome gaze and soaring flight, it is little wonder that the eagle continues to be a favorite emblem of kings and nations to this very day.
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