2.5.2.5 Eagle

There are 8 entries associated with this topic.

Apollo's statue in Hierapolis (1)
The eagle and the fox (1)
The eagle-stone (1)
The eagle-stone (2)
Gilgamos rescued by an eagle (1)
The myth of Etana by al-Tabarī (1)
The royal symbol of eagle (1)
Temple garden at Hierapolis (1)

2. Religious and ideological symbols and iconographic motifs (389)

2.1 Astral and celestial symbols and imagery (51)

2.1 Astral and celestial symbols and imagery (51)

2.1.1 Sun (25)

2.1.1.1 Winged solar disk (4)

2.1.2 Moon (32)

2.1.2.1 Crescent (3)

2.1.2.2 Full moon (3)

2.1.3 Eight-pointed star (1)

2.1.4 Seven stars (Pleiades) (1)

2.1.5 Starlet (Rosette)

2.1.6 Rainbow (1)

2.1.7 Lightning (1)

 

2.2 Cosmic symbols and imagery (61)

2.2 Cosmic symbols and imagery (61)

2.2.1 Mountain (3)

2.2.2 Ziggurat (17)

2.2.3 Fire (34)

2.2.4 Air (6)

2.2.5 Water (10)

2.2.5.1 Sweet water

2.2.5.2 Salt water (1)

2.2.5.3 Streams emerging from vase or fountain

2.2.6 Earth (4)

2.2.7 Desert

 

2.3 Mineral symbols (23)

2.3 Mineral symbols (23)

2.3.1 Metals (8)

2.3.1.1 Gold (5)

2.3.1.2 Silver (1) (1)

2.3.1.3 Lead

2.3.1.4 Iron

2.3.1.5 Copper (1)

2.3.1.6 Bronze (1)

2.3.2 Stones (15)

2.3.2.1 Alabaster

2.3.2.2 Marble

2.3.2.3 Lapis lazuli (1)

2.3.2.4 Serpentine

2.3.2.5 Haematite (1)

 

2.4 Botanical symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs (46)

2.4 Botanical symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs (46)

2.4.1 Garden (14)

2.4.1.1 Jewel garden (4)

2.4.2 Trees (24)

2.4.2.1 Tree of life (1) (7)

2.4.2.1.1 Stylized tree

2.4.2.1.2 Sunflower-tree

2.4.2.1.3 Candelabrum-shaped tree

2.4.2.1.4 Anthropomorphic tree (1)

2.4.2.1.5 Date palm

2.4.2.2 Cosmic tree (2)

2.4.2.2.1 Mes-tree (1)

2.4.2.3 Almond tree (2)

2.4.2.4 Cedar (1)

2.4.2.5 Cypress (1)

2.4.2.6 Olive tree (1)

2.4.2.7 Pine tree (6)

2.4.2.8 Poplar (2)

2.4.2.9 Willow

2.4.3 Fruits, flowers and parts of trees (9)

2.4.3.1 Palmette (1)

2.4.3.2 Pomegranate (1) (6)

2.4.3.3 Pine Cone

2.4.3.4 Garland (2)

2.4.3.5 Lotus (1)

2.4.3.6 Lily

 

2.5 Animal/theriomorphic symbols and iconographic motifs (104)

2.5 Animal/theriomorphic symbols and iconographic motifs (104)

2.5.1 Mammals (36)

2.5.1.1 Bull (7)

2.5.1.2 Wild bull

2.5.1.3 Cow (1)

2.5.1.4 Cow and calf (2)

2.5.1.5 Deer and calf

2.5.1.6 Stag

2.5.1.7 Horse (2)

2.5.1.8 Sheep

2.5.1.9 Ewe and lamb

2.5.1.11 Camel (1)

2.5.1.12 Donkey (4)

2.5.1.13 Cat (1)

2.5.1.14 Dog (8)

2.5.1.15 Fox (5)

2.5.1.16 Goat (1)

2.5.1.17 Ibex (1)

2.5.1.18 Lion (13)

2.5.2 Birds (29)

2.5.2.1 Cock (2)

2.5.2.2 Crow and Raven (1)

2.5.2.3 Dove (11)

2.5.2.4 Duck

2.5.2.5 Eagle (8)

2.5.2.6 Ostrich

2.5.2.7 Owl

2.5.2.8 Partridge

2.5.2.9 Swallow (2)

2.5.2.10 Vulture

2.5.2.11 Walking bird

2.5.3 Reptiles and insects (10)

2.5.3.1 Centipede

2.5.3.2 Scorpion

2.5.3.3 Snake (10)

2.5.3.4 Spider

2.5.3.5 Bee

2.5.3.6 Fly (1)

2.5.3.7 Gnat

2.5.4 Aquatic animals (6)

2.5.4.1 Crab

2.5.4.2 Fish (6)

2.5.4.3 Turtle

2.5.4.4 Shell

2.5.4.5 Conch

2.5.5 Composite beings (38)

2.5.5.1 Lion-pawed dragon (Mušhuššu) (3)

2.5.5.2 Man-bull (Kusarikku) (4)

2.5.5.3 Man-fish (Kululu) (1)

2.5.5.4 Gallû (7)

2.5.5.5 Fish-man carrying cone and bucket (Apkallu, “sage”) (1)

2.5.5.6 Eagle-headed man carrying cone and bucket (sage)

2.5.5.7 Winged man carrying cone and bucket (sage)

2.5.5.8 Scorpion-man (Girtablilu) (3)

2.5.5.9 Lion-eagle (Anzû) (12)

2.5.5.10 Fish-goat (Šuhurmašu)

2.5.5.11 Winged human-headed bull (Aladlammu) (1)

2.5.5.12 Winged human-headed cow (Apsasu)

2.5.5.13 Winged horse (Anzû/Pegasus) (4)

2.5.5.14 Centaur

2.5.5.15 Unicorn

2.5.5.16 Sphinx

 

2.6 Human/divine/anthropomorphic symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs (51)

2.6 Human/divine/anthropomorphic symbols, imagery and iconographic motifs (51)

2.6.1 Female (10)

2.6.1.1 Nude goddess

2.6.1.2 Armed goddess with wings

2.6.1.3 Pregnant woman/goddess

2.6.1.4 Mother suckling child

2.6.1.5 Virgin (5)

2.6.1.6 Prostitute (5)

2.6.1.7 Lady in window (Kililu) (1)

2.6.2 Male (8)

2.6.2.1 Nude hero with locks (lahmu)

2.6.2.2 Armed hero with wings

2.6.2.3 Youthful god struggling with wild animals (1)

2.6.2.4 Youthful god shooting unicorn

2.6.2.5 Youthful god shooting winged horse

2.6.2.6 Mythological scenes (7)

2.6.2.6.1 Killing of Humbaba (5)

2.6.2.6.2 Killing of Bull of Heaven (2)

2.6.3 Body parts (34)

2.6.3.1 Beard (7)

2.6.3.2 Ear (1)

2.6.3.2.1 Left ear

2.6.3.2.2 Right ear

2.6.3.3 Eye (15)

2.6.3.4 Foot

2.6.3.4.1 Right foot

2.6.3.4.2 Left foot

2.6.3.5 Hand

2.6.3.5.1 Right hand

2.6.3.5.2 Left hand

2.6.3.6 Penis (2)

2.6.3.7 Vagina and uterus

 

2.7 Symbolism of weapons, tools and implements (13)

2.7 Symbolism of weapons, tools and implements (13)

2.7.1 Weapons and tools (13)

2.7.1.1 Arrow (5)

2.7.1.2 Bow

2.7.1.3 Dagger

2.7.1.4 Lance/spear (1)

2.7.1.5 Mace (2)

2.7.1.6 Net (3)

2.7.1.7 Scepter (3)

2.7.1.8 Shepherd’s staff

2.7.1.9 Scimitar

2.7.1.10 Sword (2)

2.7.2 Implements (1)

2.7.2.1 Bottle

2.7.2.2 Bucket

2.7.2.3 Ladder

2.7.2.4 Lamp

2.7.2.5 Mirror

2.7.2.6 Scales

2.7.2.7 Spindle (1)

 

2.8 Symbolism of jewelry and dress (23)

2.8 Symbolism of jewelry and dress (23)

2.8.1 Crowns and headdresses (9)

2.8.1.1 Divine (horned) crown (1)

2.8.1.2 Royal crown/tiara (2)

2.8.1.3 Diadem (2)

2.8.1.4 Mural crown (4)

2.8.2 Jewelry (1)

2.8.2.1 Earrings (1) (1)

2.8.2.2 Bracelets (1) (1)

2.8.2.3 Bangles/ankle rings (1)

2.8.3 Garments (1) (14)

2.8.3.1 Veil

2.8.3.2 Star dress

2.8.3.3 Loincloth

2.8.3.4 Belt

 

2.9 Symbolism of gestures (7)

2.9 Symbolism of gestures (7)

2.9.1 Hand gestures (1)

2.9.1.1 Prayer with uplifted hands (1)

2.9.1.2 Prayer with crossed hands

2.9.1.3 Prayer with opened palms

2.9.1.4 Raised right hand

2.9.1.5 Shaking of hands

2.9.1.6 Slapping of hands

2.9.2 Pointed index finger (1)

2.9.3 Trampling foot (5)

2.9.4 Prostration

2.9.5 Kissing

2.9.5.1 Kissing the mouth

2.9.5.2 Kissing the ground (1)

 

2.10 Abstract symbols (3)

2.10 Abstract symbols (3)

2.10.1 Cross (2)

2.10.1.1 Maltese cross

2.10.2 Circle (1)

2.10.2.1 Concentric circles (1)

 

2.11 Symbolism of colours (7)

2.11 Symbolism of colours (7)

2.11.1 White

2.11.2 Black

2.11.3 Blue

2.11.4 Red (2)

2.11.5 Yellow/Green (1)

2.11.6 Orange