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Roman Eagle - Mexican Eagle Clutching the Snake plaque
The eagle was the symbol of the mighty Roman Empire, of the Roman emperors such as Caesar, as well as
mythological symbol representing the Greek god Zeus. It appears frequently in the ancient Greek art,
Hellenistic art, and Roman art. Eagle Clutching the Snake appears on some ancient Greek and Roman
coins. The eagle is also symbol of the German and American states. The legend of the Eagle Clutching the
Snake is also found in Mexico. Originally nomads from the north or west of Mexico, the Aztecs were led to the
Valley of Mexico by their priests. They settled on the islands in the series of lakes which then filled much of the
valley because it was there that they happened to spy an eagle standing on a cactus, eating a snake - the
prophesied sign that this was the place to stop their wanderings. The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán was founded
on one of the islands in the first half of the 14th century. For half a century or more the Aztecs served the rulers
of Azcapotzalco on the lake shore, which was gaining control over some of the dozens of rival stateless in the
valley. Then, in the 15th century, the Aztecs rebelled against Azcapotzalco and became in turn the most
powerful people in the valley. The eagle clutching a snake is the central insignia on the flag of Mexico.
Tenochtitlán is now Mexico City.
Item No. 361
Weight 12 Lb. Dimensions: W: 19.75" H: 19.75" D: 4"
Made of cast stone with antique finish. It comes with a hook in the back for easy wall hanging
$349.00
The eagle was the symbol of the mighty Roman Empire, of the Roman emperors such as Caesar, as well as
mythological symbol representing the Greek god Zeus. It appears frequently in the ancient Greek art,
Hellenistic art, and Roman art. Eagle Clutching the Snake appears on some ancient Greek and Roman
coins. The eagle is also symbol of the German and American states. The legend of the Eagle Clutching the
Snake is also found in Mexico. Originally nomads from the north or west of Mexico, the Aztecs were led to the
Valley of Mexico by their priests. They settled on the islands in the series of lakes which then filled much of the
valley because it was there that they happened to spy an eagle standing on a cactus, eating a snake - the
prophesied sign that this was the place to stop their wanderings. The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán was founded
on one of the islands in the first half of the 14th century. For half a century or more the Aztecs served the rulers
of Azcapotzalco on the lake shore, which was gaining control over some of the dozens of rival stateless in the
valley. Then, in the 15th century, the Aztecs rebelled against Azcapotzalco and became in turn the most
powerful people in the valley. The eagle clutching a snake is the central insignia on the flag of Mexico.
Tenochtitlán is now Mexico City.
Item No. 361
Weight 12 Lb. Dimensions: W: 19.75" H: 19.75" D: 4"
Made of cast stone with antique finish. It comes with a hook in the back for easy wall hanging
$349.00
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