The double-headed eagle was a main element of the coat of arms of the Russian Empire (1721–1917), modified in various ways from the reign of Ivan III (1462–1505) onwards, with the shape of the eagle getting its definite Russian form during the …

Jun 15, 2017 · The double-headed eagle has been a popular symbol associated with the concept of a powerful Empire. Most contemporary uses of the symbol are exclusively associated with its use by the Byzantine Empire and the Greek Orthodox Church.

Mar 1, 2010 · The double-headed eagle is the most recognizable symbol of Orthodoxy today (other than the cross) and was the official state symbol of the late Byzantine Empire, symbolising the unity between the Byzantine Orthodox Church and State, which was governed by the principle of Symphonia or Synallelia, that is, a "symphony" between the civil and the ...

In the lands of the former Habsburg Monarchy, the double-headed eagle is the quintessential emblem of Habsburg dominion. But why did the heraldic animal sprout a second head? Back in Antiquity Roman emperors had chosen the eagle as an emblem of their power.

Oct 11, 2017 · At the beginning of the early 19th century, excavations conducted by Charles Texier, in an old Hittite capital (Boğazkale) in modern-day Turkey, revealed cylindrical seals depicting a two-headed eagle with spread wings. The motif of the double-headed eagle dates back to c. 3800 BC.

One of the subjects that draw attention to in both art history and archeology iconography is the double-headed eagle motif. This motif, especially handled by art history researchers without questioning enough, is directly attributed to the Seljuks.

Apr 18, 2021 · In Byzantine heraldry and vexillology, the double-headed eagle (or double-eagle) is a charge associated with the concept of Empire – the heads represent the dual sovereignty of the emperor both in secular and religious matters and/or dominance over both East and West.

May 28, 2018 · The double-headed eagle of Russia has a complex and fascinating history. Currently, the official Russian emblem features a gold double-headed eagle on a red background, with the emblem of Moscow (depicting Saint George) superimposed.

Jan 24, 2019 · The Byzantine, Austrian, and Russian Empires all adopted the symbol of a mythical creature, a double-headed eagle, to show off their imperial control of such vast lands. But the reality is that the double-headed eagle’s origins are far from modern: They trace to one of the most ancient of societies, that of Mesopotamia.

The double-headed eagle grasping two animals in its talons is a feature of Hittite art originating in the Colony period, with single-headed eagles. It has been seen on seals and in ivory (Alexander 1989:154; Figure 3).