anyone recognise the bird and snake motif?
By Nigel Lendon
the symbolism of this image?
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September 12, 2009 at 3:45 am |
In the Afghan context, no. But it sure reminds me of the Mexican Eagle & Snake coat of arms, and the general triumph of good over evil: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Mexico
September 12, 2009 at 3:50 am |
And of course the eagle and snake mosaic from the Imperial Palace of Constantinople: http://www.euratlas.com/Atlas/istanbul/mosaic_eagle_snake.html