The eagle is the king of heaven. This majestic, proud bird causes interest and admiration among many. It was his image that was often used to create talismans, the image firmly and firmly occupied its niche in all cultures and nationalities.
Mascot of an eagle - star of luck
To date, the appearance of an eagle does not lose its relevance. A wide wingspan, a proud look and power in every movement - this is what the eagle's mascot looks like. People used this symbol in various stories for a variety of purposes.
Amulet of light
The talisman of the eagle is a powerful talisman of light, it is a solar symbol, because it is directly associated with the Sun - the spiritual principle. Thus, the initial meaning is the strength of spirit, will, freedom from earthly suffering and fetters. The talisman of the eagle gives its owner the highest wisdom, power, the presence of spirit and frees from earthly bonds. This attribute of the solar gods is identified with the Sun - the king of all stars. In different cultures, he was considered the sacred emblem of the Supreme Deity - Zeus, Mars, Odin, Mithra, Jupiter.
Solar essence
The whole nature of the eagle is saturated with solar energy - there was a legend that only he could fly to the king of all stars and look at the Sun without blinking, and then connect with him in the life-giving dance of light. This is where the eagle’s image is endowed with the highest spiritual values. An eagle soars in the sky among thunder and lightning, therefore it is a symbol of true courage, the ability to overcome life's hardships.
The duel of an eagle with a snake or dragon shows the superiority of spirit and intelligence over mortal matter, lower powers and instincts. This battle personifies the battle between the solar forces of good (eagle) and the chthonic forces of evil (serpent-like creature). In addition, the eagle is undeclared light, and the serpent is undeclared darkness, with the interaction of these elements form a cosmic whole, the unity of the spiritual and material worlds.
Heavenly lord
Being associated with the fire and air elements, the eagle is considered as the king of the airspace, having the same power as a lion on earth. Like Prometheus, this messenger unites the earthly and heavenly firmament.
According to the Sumerian-Akkadian tradition, the solar talisman of the eagle belongs to the god of war Ninurta (Ningirsu), as well as Ashur, the Assyrian god of lightning, storm and fertility. The two-headed eagle is identified with Nergal, a deity radiating the incinerating heat of the sun at its zenith.
Also, the Anzud bird, which is depicted as an eagle with a lion's head, acted as an intermediary between deities and people.
The mascot of an eagle, depicted with human hands, symbolizes worship of the sun. He was credited with the ability to rejuvenate after triple immersion in water, like the Phoenix, reborn from the sun's flame.
Eagle in hinduism
In the Hindu teachings, Garuda is a giant bird from the Ramayana belonging to the Vedic god Vishnu. Garuda is represented in the form of a creature with a human body, an eagle's head and wings. In myths, he constantly feuds with snakes, so he was dubbed the "snake eater" of snakes (here again, a reference is made to the eternal duel of the solar and chthonic forces). This mythological motive formed the basis of the legend about Garuda’s abduction of a drink of immortality (amrita), a reference is made to the Vedic myth of the abduction of Indra soma.
In Chinese philosophy, the eagle symbolizes the Sun, power, yang, courage, warrior, sharp vision and perseverance, strength and fearlessness. Lonely sitting on a rock, it is equated with the symbol of a solitary fighter, and on a pine tree it is a symbol of longevity and the full flowering of forces.
In Buddhist teachings, the Buddha flies on an eagle. His name is Amoghasiddhi, the Buddha of the new world order - Maitreya is considered his earthly manifestation.
In Greek beliefs, the eagle is not only the spiritual power of light, but also luck, regality. This undoubtedly gives the right to call him the talisman of wealth. The talisman of the eagle, the photo of which you see, initially served as the emblem of Pan, later - Zeus, as his handy with lightning in his claws. Homer also wrote that an eagle with a snake in its claws displays the
symbol of victory. Often he performs the role of not only the companion and messenger of the great gods, but he himself is identified with their personalities. So, for example, when the Olympic gods needed a butler, Zeus sent an eagle for Ganymede or, turning into an eagle, flew after him.
According to Roman tradition, the king of the heavens, that is, the eagle, is one of the most common ancient emblems of victory, military success was associated with his flight. Back in the days of Romulus and Remus, he was depicted on flags as the "bird of Jupiter."
The same association is built in Iran - flight equates to victory. Cyrus the Great placed the image of a soaring eagle on his banner as a symbol of victory and triumph.
He was considered the oldest deity of vegetation in Mesoamerica, also a symbol of telluric forces, matter, darkness, and at the same time, a heavenly spirit, a space born of light. The eagle represents the Aztec warriors and knights. In the order of things , the leaders had to decorate their robes and the throne with eagle feathers to strengthen the military spirit. Even one day in the Aztec calendar was given the name "kautli", which means "eagle". Anyone born under this sign was doomed to military activity.
Mythical Eagle - Aztec amulet
The talisman of the eagle, the photo of which you see, comes from the Aztec code Nutal. The Aztecs considered the eagle a messenger, which carries with it powerful energy that gives rise to all favorable changes. An eagle is a motivation for action, it is the elimination of indecision, the right and timely choice.
Eagle in Christianity
Christians perceive the eagle as the embodiment of boundless divine love, fortitude, courage, justice, a symbol of the Resurrection, exalting gospel ideas. Eagle flight is associated with Christ's ascension, with prayers sent to heaven, with God's mercy and victory over the sinful nature of man and the wiles of the devil (an eagle with a snake in its beak). An eagle is a Christian soul that only grows stronger through its many virtues.
Along with other traditions, the Christian religious considers the eagle a messenger of heaven. Therefore, the analogies that the Gospel was entrusted with for reading often took the form of an eagle in flight.
Slavic tradition
The Slavs attribute the eagle to the sovereign of heaven, the divine manifestation on earth, since it lives much longer than other birds and can rejuvenate over time, because, according to legend, with the onset of old age, he goes to the ends of the world to bathe in living rejuvenating water. Wealth is another property that the Slavs attribute to the
eagle's talisman
. The golden talismans “Sirin” and “Simargl”, so named after pagan Slavic gods, really have powerful energy, which especially emphasizes the noble metal - gold, which already carries a positive accumulative attitude. Sirin (bird of paradise with eagle wings) carries not only prosperity, but also divine protection from evil eyes and envy. Simargl is the guardian of the family hearth, fields and crops (dog with eagle wings). It protects the fields from pests and rodents. It is considered the protector of the world.
Conclusion
The eagle often acts as a heraldic symbol, it is placed on state emblems and emblems of many peoples. Throughout the world, he is recognized as a symbol of infinite power, courage, victory and the greatness of the soul.