What do you think of when you hear the word eagle? For me, the bald eagle is an emblem for the United States and I kn0w that they were on the endangered species list until very recently (now moved to just threatened). What more was there to know? When my friend, Kathy McGraw, said that she was researching an article on Eagle Facts, Myths, Legends and Superstitions, I was excited. Kathy puts a lot of thought and work into her lenses and she has a very popular page on Owls. So, when her lens on eagles was recently published, I was one of the first to take a peek. And I was not disappointed.
Like her owl lens, Kathy presents a reverent look at this majestic bird that represents strength, courage, and freedom. Eagles have been important figures since ancient times. The god Jupiter believed that eagles were so powerful that they could look directly at the sun. In her article, you will learn more myths, superstitions, and facts about eagles and their feathers, as well as find links to resources, folk tales, and laws regarding eagles and their feathers.
Did you know, for example, that there are 59 species of eagles? Many countries have their own legends about eagles and Kathy tells them on this page. Did you know that there is an Eagle repository in the United States, which is the only place to legally obtain eagle feathers?
Besides all of the useful information, Kathy has created some unique and stunning art pieces that show her respect for the power of these birds. A dear friend of Kathy's passed away just as she was getting ready to publish this article and the piece, Eagles as Messengers, was designed the same day she found out that her friend was sick. Kathy doesn't know how to explain it, but she says, "The passing of my friend and this lens has now merged into one and has inspired a project for all people that live alone, tentatively called Buddy Connection." Yes, hard to explain!
Visit: Eagle Facts, Myths, Legends, and Superstitions
Kim,
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? This is a beautiful review of my Eagle Legends article. I was interested to see the facts you knew before, and that shows me I was on the right tract. Not to give the same information that everyone already knew but to present some things they might not know.
As you said here...this lens has a connection with my friends untimely passing...yet somehow I know it is as it was meant to be. The Eagle will be incorporated into the new project as the symbol of strength that it is.
Thanks Kim for a wonderful review :)
Kathy has created a beautiful tribute to Eagles that's informative, interesting, and lovely to look at too. Delighted to find it featured here. I know she put her heart into this and it's wonderful that out of a painful and unexpected loss has come such an important project.
ReplyDeleteKim this is a lovely review and Kathy's article gives great honor to Eagle. There is no doubt she was inspired to write it.
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