Bibliograph

Eagle

Type

Label

Eagle

Language

eng

Main title

Eagle

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Animal

Summary

A symbol of power, divinity, war, and justice, the eagle has been one of the most dominant birds in the human imagination for millennia. Exploring the rich history of this bird and its portrayal in art, film, literature, and poetry, this book examines how eagles became an emblematic creature that also embodies the paradoxes of our existence.Janine Rogers reveals that while humans associate eagles with light and learning, they also connect the birds to death and corruption. Eagles adorn flags, crests, and other emblems, but as she shows, they have also been relentlessly persecuted an

Table Of Contents

Cover; Eagle; Imprint Page; Contents; Introduction; 1. Eagles Themselves: Biology and Ecology; 2. Sacred Eagle: Mythology, Religion and Folklore; 3. Patriotic Eagle: Flags, Heraldry and Emblems; 4. Aesthetic Eagle: Art, Literature and Popular Culture; 5. Eagles in Our World; Timeline; References; Select Bibliography; Associations and Websites; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index

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