Eagle are large bird of prey that come in many varieties but are distinguishable by their large size, power build and heavy head and bill. They are equipped with very large and powerful hooked beaks, strong legs and sharp talons. Eagles are one of the few animals that mate for life. They build nest or "eyries" in tall trees or cliffs and usually lay two eggs. But the older and larger chick usually kills the other one as soon as it hatches, leaving only one.
Eagles are powerfully symbols in many cultures. For both the Greeks and Persians, the eagle was sacred to Apollo, the personification of the sun. Egyptians worshiped the eagle and thought him sacred to Horus, the sun god. It was the sacred emblem of Jupiter, Roman ruler of all gods. And the Druids held the eagle as the highest of all gods. The eagle symbolizes freedom to many people, with its ability to fly to tops of mountains and swoop silently into valleys. While the lion may rule the animals on land, the eagle is the king of sky. Eagles appear in many national symbols including the United States, Austria, Nigeria, Poland and Rome to name a few.
As a tattoo symbol, the eagle symbolizes freedom and sovereignty. It also represents speed, alertness and power. It also stand for courage or fearlessness when shown with thunder and lightning. When shown with a snake, it symbolizes conflict. Many patriotic tattoos depict eagles because of the association with so many national flags and crests.
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