EAGLE Painting

eagle, eagle --------- One of the most common animals deified in the mythologies of various peoples of the world are related to one of the most important universal symbols. Acts as the symbolic representative of the entirety of daytime birds of prey (eagle, Falcon, hawk). Typologically the earliest stage of the cult of the eagle is reflected in the mythologies, where he acts as an independent character (originally, probably, — totemistic origin). Evidence of the deification of the eagle as a special object of worship known in ancient Central and Northern Arabia. In the mythologies of Eurasia (especially Siberia) the eagle acts as the assistant or the personification of the shaman and culture hero. One of the main exploits of the eagle as a cultural hero is kidnapping them light or assistance to people in making fire. Claude Levi-Strauss in research on the mythologies of the Indians of North and South America calls the main myth about the destroyer (defender) the nest of an eagle. According to this myth, a young hero climbs a tree to destroy the nest of an eagle or other bird of prey day). When he disturbed the Chicks, eagle shall enter into negotiations with the hero and offers him the means of making fire. In other variants of the same myth, the hero from the very beginning acts as a protector of children of the eagle. Similar myths known to the modern Nations and ancient America, Western and southern Siberia (chum / Yenisei Ostyak, Khanty, Vasyugan, Tofs / Tofalars). The most important overlap between the ket and the American Indian myths about the Reaver nest of the eagle is that they are myths about the origin of the fire, hero of the eagle (parrot, other birds, sometimes Jaguar), living with their children on top of the world tree. The myth has far-reaching analogy in the mythology of ancient Mesopotamia, in particular in the complex of myth, reconstructed for a number of later reflections and is almost identical to the American-Siberian option. Early literary literary treatment of one of the variants of the myth about the destroyer of the nest of an eagle can be considered the Sumerian myth of Lugalbanda. To the middle Eastern transformations of the same myth (and indirectly reflected in the fairy folklore of many peoples, including the Slavs), can be attributed to a Georgian legend that the eagle in the underworld devouring the children of the neck; when the Prince kills the eagle, grateful to the vulture takes out the Prince from the underworld. In mythology the eagle is often contrasted with another mythological bird — the Raven, sometimes the vulture, the owl as a nocturnal predator (to messengers of darkness and death), etc.; other terrestrial animals: — lion-like animal, which is equal to the eagle in the air, the bull or the stag; — the Jaguar is a nocturnal, rear striker; chthonic animals, especially the inhabitants of the lower (aqueous) in the world: — hare, weasel (treacherously attacked at night); — fish; — snake. The correlation of an eagle and his opponent as the polar binary social and mythological symbols of classification of the data takes the form of dualistic myth. The archaic opposition of the eagle and the crow is typical of social symbolism and myths of the Northern area of Eurasia (especially the Yakutian) and America, is found in South-Eastern Australia. Extremely widespread in mythology and art of the countries of Asia and adjacent areas has a motive of struggle of the eagle and snake. The eagle is associated is associated with the top of the world tree and the serpent — with its roots (the epic of Gilgamesh, the Aztec myth about the founding of Tenochtitlan, other typologically similar descriptions in the myths of many other peoples). A similar idea rekonstruiruet for Indo-European on the basis of the comparison of the ancient Icelandic traditions with ancient Indian (Vedic). It is assumed that drevneindiysky the images of the fight of an eagle with a snake it represents the solar deity and the serpent — the deadly beginning, associated with the moon. In many emblems, symbols and allegories of the eagle is depicted carrying the victim. It is always a reference to the sacrifice of low beings, forces, and instincts to win high forces (that is, the principle of the Father, of the Logos) (KERL — 50). Passing another of the ancient world tradition of combining in a single composition polar opposite characters — the eagle and the serpent — in the middle ages gets the value of the struggle of Christ with Satan, and in a new time — goes to the political heraldry. --- The two most common mythological symbol animal — the world's most powerful beasts — the lion and the strongest in the Kingdom of birds — the eagle is often connected into a single mixed image lenovolenovo eagle (eagle lion); cf. Anzug. The combination of the symbols of the eagle and the snake (lion, Jaguar) is the unity of air and earth. If the archetypal myths of stealing fire usually associated with a bird, sometimes an eagle, however, they can be detected and symbolism diametrically opposed to the fire element — water. The eagle is connected with the myth of the extraction of fresh water (of the Tlingit, the ancient Hittites, in the Vedic hymns). The connection of the eagle at the same time with fire and water is determined by its role as a link between different worlds (as in the myth about the destroyer of the nest of the eagle) and different generations of gods, in particular as a messenger of the gods, able to quickly cover large distances separating these worlds. Common mythological motif of the eagle kidnapping of the child/hero of the myth, which he: miraculously saves (Gilgamesh); ascends to the sky (Ganymede); bears, shifting from one world to another. The connection of the eagle with water can be traced in the mythological and linguistic materials: eagle river in the Hurrian myth of Guarantor; etc.-Hetsch. the name of a river in Asia Minor Haras-hapas — lit. "eagle stream", tracing back to Indo-European names of rivers, due to the correspondences in drevneevreyskoe hydronymy: — Celtic-illiriysk. Arlape, erlaf — archaic Slavic name of the river Orel. This link explains one of the Indo-European tavoitteista of the names of the eagle: Latin. Aqua — water > Aquila — the eagle >> (with a further derivative words) Aquilo — the North wind, Aquilus dark — brown, brown - black, etc. Generally attributed to the eagle mostly positive characteristics, but belonging to the lower world is determined by the possibility of a negative role of an eagle. As an eagle, believe, fly higher than any other bird, it was regarded as the most successful expression of the divine Majesty. It is not only the companion of all the great gods, but often their direct personification. In some cultures, the eagle stands as the pioneer tradition (Royal, priestly, shamanic) and the founder of the hierarchy. the legendary city's founder — the founder and visionary of the Ancient and strong connection with the gods of heaven (in ancient Egyptian, West Asian, Indian and Eastern cultures). (the second figure of the solar triad) ??? solar bird in all cultures, the eagle crowning the tower — the emblem of all the gods of the Sun in their incarnation of sol invictus, the winners of the darkness the emblem of the all-seeing gods of sky and sun, rulers, and warriors. Often at the same time a symbol of the storm (storm) and the sun. refers to the elements of air and fire. From the Far East to Northern Europe is associated with the gods of power and war. In Sarmatian art, the eagle is the emblem of lightning and warlike intentions. She of the most common ancient symbols of victory (the Ancient Persia and Rome). His flight was perceived as an omen of military success. Core values: the power of a celestial (solar), faith, creative, all-seeing, all knowing power of the fire, fire, lightning, immortality; longevity of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal the heavenly messenger, messenger their messengers; light, victory is imminent triumph, the power, the consciousness of the Sky, Solar noon , Solar symbol of all the gods, the gods, the divine, the ascension, the liberation from the bonds, victory, , , apotheosis, elevation, the element of air. the power is limitless, highest, Monarchia, the Royal supremacy, the greatness of glory the ascension of the Royal royalty Regal origin, the defense of militancy of cruelty air, storms, thunderstorms, water, wind; divine vengeance; the day of judgment, prayers; of geometry, of generosity, of justice, of genius; immediacy; youth, heroism and masculinity, Dreadnaught, victory; male potency, fertility paternal severity; a father or of divine retribution; custody of children; evil, destruction, misery, gluttony, vigilance, sagacity, ability to assess (events) all with the height of his flight, of the prophet, divination, the severity of the eye; synonymous with the famous man, a hero, a patriot. quick and agile people. the mortal enemy of the snake. proud, pride, together with lion and a peacock warmth of life, the beginning of the day contemplation, contemplation, courage, courage, quickness of flight, speed, fast and high-flying; — the fastest of all the birds of the heights of the spirit, spiritual principle, spiritual, soaring spirit, the spiritual ascent of the soul, exalted thinking, heroic characters are a symbol of sunshine, the grandeur and wearenot light, and fertility. As a fighter of snakes and dragons, the eagle is a symbol of victory of light over dark forces. The rivalry between the eagle and the bull, or an eagle and a lion, which always wins the eagle symbolizes the triumph of spirit and intellect over the carnal nature. The conflict between the eagle and serpent, or an eagle with a snake in its talons displays the victory of spirit. the battle between the spiritual and the material, high and low (negligible), light and darkness.Ancient East the oldest is the eagle cult in ancient Central and Northern Arabia: Nasr, the eagle God." The preservation of this area of ancient Semitic (or even all-Semitic) views can be traced in comparison with the Ugaritic mifoepichesk legend on Daniilu and his son Achate. The motive of breaking off the wings of the eagle unites the Ugaritic epic from ancient Mesopotamian, where lenovolenovo sacred eagle Anzu (Anzod) must defeat him fighting with the gods. In the mythologies of Eurasia (especially Siberia) the eagle acts as the assistant or the personification of the shaman and culture hero. One of the main exploits of the eagle as a cultural hero is kidnapping them light or assistance to people in making fire. The symbol of the midday sun in Sumero-Semitic tradition. The Hittites is the value of solar power and omniscience, depicted with a hare (the moon) or a snake in its talons. Attribute/symbol: Sumerian Ninurta(Ningirsu) — deity of war, "the gracious Sun God of Canaan and Babylon — ?; Assyrian Ashur — the God of storms, lightning and fertility; Nirgal — headed, "burning heat of the midday sun and Summer." Marduk — "often depicted in the form of an eagle." In Ancient Persia the flight of an eagle — omen of military success. In the Syrian Palmyra eagle dedicated to the Sun God. An eagle with human hands — the symbol of the Sun-worshipers of ancient Syria. The eagle soars towards heaven, is the conductor of souls to underworld messenger of updates, symbolizing the liberation of man from the earthly consciousness and return him to God. Known fragmentarily preserved ancient Babylonian text, tells of the ascension of the king of the Atani with the help of an eagle. Eagle makes a baby — Gilgamesh (the later version, preserved in the transmission of ancient authors), the Motif of the eagle kidnapper on the Hermitage dish late Sasanid VI century depicting the goddess, offer a sacred bird, and two boys — of the characters of Mithras and Kochi[1] In the Hurrian myth of Godparentage describes how Arinzeh (Hurrian name of the Tigris river) turns into an eagle and "air" flies on Akkad. According to Akkadian myth of king ETANA, once the serpent and the eagle were friends, but then became enemies after the eagle, fearing that he and his children don't have enough food, devours the snakes. In Hutt and drevnehettskoe myths (including Telipinus), in the purification rituals of the Imperial couple and the ritual construction of the eagle as the messenger of the gods, send to the sea. Returning, the eagle reported that he saw the old gods, bowed down to the underworld. According to Sumerian myth of Lugalbanda, the ruler of Uruk, eagle Anzug in gratitude for the help he gave the Chicks Lugalbanda such qualities as speed of movement, the ability to reach any location. In the myth of Gilgamesh describes a tree in which branches the eagle is in the nest Anzug settled their Chicks. After Gilgamesh felled the tree, the eagle moved to the mountains (later the motive of the relocation of the eagle to the mountains of the famous Akkadian epic). Version of the myth about the destroyer of the nests of eagle, close to the ket, is reflected in the Sumerian text describing how children of the eagle Anzu lead Ninurta to the light (in the underworld) (...) with the hero and offers him the means of making fire. Egypt Solar symbol, the son of Horus (??? — see Falcon). A figure of an eagle is represented in the Egyptian hieroglyphic system, the letter A. Antique bird Solar storms, which bears the attribute of thunder — lightning; (spiritual) power, royalty, dignity, victory, luck (favor with God), speed (reaction). "Black eagle, the mighty hunter, and yet the strongest and the fastest thing of all winged creatures." — Homer "the Iliad" According to Aristotle, earthly creatures only the eagle can look at the Sun without blinking. The constant attribute of Zeus, the symbol of his Supreme divine power, often carrying in its talons. The original was an emblem of pan, who gave it to Zeus. In Crete, Zeus is portrayed as an eagle. As a messenger or incarnation of Zeus is present in many scenes: Geboy — young goddess with a pitcher; abducts Ganymede — sometimes in the guise of an eagle depicted Ganymede himself; tormented by the liver of chained Prometheus, the eagle, born of Echidna and Typhon. Funerary emblem of Ganymede. Ganymede watering the eagle, symbolizes the overcoming of death. In eagle Hera turns king Merops of KOs, who decided to commit suicide after the sudden death of his beloved wife — the nymph Atamai. Ascended to heaven in the form of the constellation Aquila, which followed the Aquarius (Ganymede). Turning into a sea eagle serves as a punishment for Andrea (brother of Prakriti) who stole a Golden dog from the temple of Zeus. The prophetic bird (along with the kite, hawk and Falcon), with which the priests of antiquity learn the will of Zeus: the eagle gives the prediction of the inhabitants of Troy (impending victory) — appeared on the left (fatal) side with a serpent in its talons, which bit the bird and fell between the rows of troops (the Iliad of Homer); Hecate to Priam: "Go to Zeus and ask that he sent you his messenger — if he will spread his wings over you, and if you see this sign, you will pass safely past the Greek guards" (ibid.). ---- According to legend, Romulus and Remus found the site for the future of Rome in the direction of the flight of an eagle. Since the founders of Rome Romulus and Remus among the five characters (the others are the boar, wolf, horse and the bull Minotaur) is depicted on the banners as "the bird of Jupiter". During the Consulate, Maria (107 BC. C.) a single sign for all legions getting silver (gold plated) image of an eagle with outstretched wings sitting on a beam of lightning. The personification (of power) of the Emperor. Character and "character" of the ceremony of the deification of a deceased Emperor (Cm. The apotheosis). The eagle soars to the heavens — the conductor of souls to underworld messenger of renewal and liberation of man from the earthly consciousness and return him to God. It was the custom at the burning corpse of the king to release into the sky of the eagle — the symbol of the ascending soul of the deceased / flies from the flames of the pyre (burned the image of Caesar — ?), taking in the new home of the gods, deified soul. In Roman present as an emblem of Imperial power and of the legions. RZR — In Ancient Greece, the eagle (sometimes with Perun in the claws) is the most important attribute of Jupiter, receiving (especially in the Hellenistic period, without the influence of Oriental cults), the extra value a solar symbol. Thus, in Greek myth the Olympian gods took the Butler, which for a young handsome Ganymede, the Supreme God Zeus sent an eagle (according to another version, Zeus flew himself, turning into an eagle). In another myth eagle became the wrath of Zeus and tore the liver of Prometheus.