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**Asianunta** · 01-08-2008, 05:32 AM

I think the Roman eagle became double-headed in Constantinople, possibly in reference to the geographical situation of the city, bridging East and West; though I have read that this motif also occurs earlier in Middle-Eastern mythology (I can't remember where or with what significance). It was then adopted by the "Holy Roman Empire" (hence the Habsburgs) and by the Ottomans, as well as of course by the Tsars. All of these claimed in some sense to be the heirs of Constantinople.

Yep! That's the true meaning about the double headed eagle. And also what Paul said.

On a funny note: I read from some American-tourist-guy's accounts that when he went to that area of the world and saw the double headed eagle said: "Why would some people have on their flags something that looks as a result of exposure to radiation caused by nuclear explosion?"

01-08-2008, 05:32 AM	#44
Asianunta Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	I think the Roman eagle became double-headed in Constantinople, possibly in reference to the geographical situation of the city, bridging East and West; though I have read that this motif also occurs earlier in Middle-Eastern mythology (I can't remember where or with what significance). It was then adopted by the "Holy Roman Empire" (hence the Habsburgs) and by the Ottomans, as well as of course by the Tsars. All of these claimed in some sense to be the heirs of Constantinople. Yep! That's the true meaning about the double headed eagle. And also what Paul said. On a funny note: I read from some American-tourist-guy's accounts that when he went to that area of the world and saw the double headed eagle said: "Why would some people have on their flags something that looks as a result of exposure to radiation caused by nuclear explosion?"
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