The eagle is the king of the skies. This majestic, proud bird arouses the interest and admiration of 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.
Eagle mascot - good luck star
Today, the appearance of the eagle does not lose its relevance. Wide wingspan, proud look and power in every movement - this is what the eagle talisman looks like. People have used this symbol in various stories for various purposes.
Charm of Light
The eagle talisman is a powerful amulet of light, it is a solar symbol, because it is directly associated with the Sun - the spiritual principle. Thus, the original meaning is the strength of the spirit, will, freedom from earthly suffering and shackles. The talisman of the eagle endows its owner with the highest wisdom, power, presence of mind and frees from earthly bonds. This attribute of the solar gods is identified with the Sun, the king of all the stars. In different cultures, it was considered a sacred emblem of the Supreme Deity - Zeus, Mars, Odin, Mitra, Jupiter.
Solar Essence
The whole being of an eagle is saturatedsolar energy - there was a legend that only he could fly to the king of all the stars and look at the Sun without blinking, and then connect with him in the life-giving dance of light. From here comes the endowment of the eagle image with the highest spiritual values. The eagle soars in the sky among thunder and lightning, and therefore is a symbol of true courage, the ability to overcome life's hardships.
The duel of an eagle with a snake or a dragon shows the superiority of the spirit and intellect over mortal matter, lower forces and instincts. This battle personifies the fight between the solar forces of good (the eagle) and the chthonic forces of evil (the serpent-like creature). In addition, the eagle is an implicit light, and the serpent is an implicit darkness, when interacting, these elements form a cosmic whole, a unity of the spiritual and material worlds.
Heavenly Sovereign
Being associated with the fire and air elements, the eagle is seen as the king of the air space, having the same power as the lion on earth. Like Prometheus, this messenger unites the earthly and heavenly firmaments.
According to the Sumerian-Akkadian tradition, the solar talisman of the eagle belongs to the god of war Ninurta (Ningirsu), as well as Asshura, the Assyrian god of lightning, storm and fertility. The two-headed eagle is identified with Nergala, a deity who radiates the sizzling 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.
Eagle mascot depicted with human hands,symbolizes the worship of the sun. He was credited with the ability to rejuvenate after being immersed in water three times, like a Phoenix reborn from a solar flame.
Eagle in Hinduism
In the Hindu doctrine, Garuda is a giant bird from the Ramayana, belonging to the Vedic god Vishnu. Garuda is represented as a creature with a human body, an eagle's head and wings. In myths, he is constantly at war with snakes, so he was dubbed the "devourer" of snakes (here again, a reference is made to the eternal duel of solar and chthonic forces). This mythological motif formed the basis of the legend of Garuda stealing the drink of immortality (amrita), here there is a reference to the Vedic myth of Indra stealing soma.
In Chinese philosophy, the eagle symbolizes the Sun, power, yang, courage, warrior, sharp eyesight and perseverance, strength and fearlessness. Sitting alone on a rock, it is equated with the symbol of a single wrestler, and on a pine tree, it is a symbol of longevity and the full flowering of strength.
In Buddhist teachings, Buddha flies on an eagle. His name is Amoghasiddhi, his earthly manifestation is the Buddha of the new world order - Maitreyu.
In Greek beliefs, the eagle is not only the spiritual power of light, but also luck, roy alty. This, of course, gives the right to call him a talisman of we alth. The talisman of the eagle, the photo of which you see, originally served as the emblem of Pan, later - Zeus, as his handy with lightning bolts in his claws. Even Homer wrote that an eagle with a snake in its claws displays a symbol of victory. He often plays the rolenot only a companion and messenger of the great gods, but he himself is identified with their personalities. So, for example, when the Olympic gods needed a cupbearer, Zeus sent an eagle for Ganymede or, turning into an eagle, flew after him himself.
According to the Roman tradition, the king of heaven, that is, the eagle, is one of the most common ancient emblems of victory, military success was associated with its flight. Back in the time of Romulus and Remus, he was depicted on the flags as the "bird of Jupiter".
The same association is built in Iran - flight is equal 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 vegetation deity in Mesoamerica, also a symbol of tellurgic forces, matter, darkness, and at the same time a celestial spirit, space, born of light. The eagle also represents the Aztec warriors and knights. It was in the order of things for the leaders 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 "cautli", which means "eagle". Those who were born under this sign were doomed to military activity.
"Mythical Eagle" - Aztec amulet
The eagle talisman you see here comes from the Aztec codex Nutal. The Aztecs considered the eagle a messenger that carries with it a powerful energy that gives rise to all favorable changes. The eagle is a motivation for action, it is the elimination of indecision, the right and timely choice.
Eaglein Christianity
Christians perceive the eagle as the embodiment of boundless divine love, fortitude, courage, justice, a symbol of the Resurrection, elevating gospel ideas. The flight of an eagle is associated with Christ's ascension, with prayers sent to heaven, with God's mercy and victory over the sinful essence of man and the machinations of the devil (an eagle with a snake in its beak). The eagle is the Christian soul, which only grows stronger through numerous virtues.
Along with other Christian religious traditions, the eagle is considered the messenger of heaven. Therefore, the lecterns, on which the Gospel was placed for reading, often had the shape of an eagle in flight.
Slavic tradition
water. We alth is another property that the Slavs attribute to the talisman of the eagle. The golden talismans "Sirin" and "Simargl", named after the pagan Slavic gods, really have powerful energy, which especially emphasizes the noble metal - gold, which already carries a positive storage installation. Sirin (bird of paradise with eagle wings) carries not only prosperity, but also divine protection from the evil eye and envy. Simargl is the keeper of the family hearth, fields and harvest (a dog with eagle wings). He protects the fieldspests and rodents. Considered the protector of the world.
Conclusion
The eagle often acts as a heraldic symbol, it is placed on the state emblems and coats of arms of many peoples. Throughout the world, he is recognized as a symbol of infinite power, courage, victory and greatness of the soul.
