Quote: (07-19-2017 08:34 AM)TigerMandingo Wrote:
I wonder why so many countries adopt an eagle as part of their flag, EE in particular it seems.
Eagles have a very large habitat, they're the kings of birds, and look awesome soaring, so it's no surprise they end up being elevated to national symbols and heraldry.
Lions are also the kings of the animal kingdom, and they used to have a very wide range, from Bangladesh through southern Europe and all of Africa, so they're present even in countries where they have disappeared millennia ago as part of their cultural memories.
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