{"product_id":"aquila-romeinse-adelaar-met-schacht","title":"Aquila, Roman eagle with shaft","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eThe eagle is the sacred animal of Jupiter and symbolizes his supremacy and prophetic power. In the Roman \u003cem data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eauspicia\u003c\/em\u003e system, where birds were used to interpret the will of the gods (based on the Etruscans), the eagle held a special significance. Jupiter, originally a sky god, is often depicted with these symbols. A common image is that of an eagle holding a lightning bolt in its talons, a combination frequently seen on coins and other artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eAlthough the \u003cem data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eaquilifer\u003c\/em\u003e ranked below the \u003cem data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"562\"\u003ecenturio\u003c\/em\u003e (centurion), he was still considered one of the highest-ranking officers within the legion. He enjoyed prestige and authority, partly because he received double pay. The status of the \u003cem data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eaquilifer\u003c\/em\u003e went far beyond that of an ordinary standard-bearer. He embodied the honor, spirit, and identity of the entire legion. As long as the \u003cem data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eaquila\u003c\/em\u003e remained upright on the battlefield, the morale of the legion stayed intact. It served as a visible beacon of courage and loyalty to Jupiter and Rome. Therefore, on the shoulders of the \u003cem data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eaquilifer\u003c\/em\u003e rested not only a physical weight but also an immense symbolic burden—the weight of the entire Roman Empire. \u003cem data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eAquilifers\u003c\/em\u003e were likely chosen from among legionaries who distinguished themselves through acts of bravery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eThe loss of an \u003cem data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eaquila\u003c\/em\u003e was a great disgrace, while recapturing it from the enemy was considered a major victory. In peacetime, the \u003cem data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eaquila\u003c\/em\u003e was stored along with the \u003cem data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003esigna\u003c\/em\u003e in a central location within the camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eThis highly detailed \u003cem data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eaquila\u003c\/em\u003e is entirely handcrafted from brass. It is so detailed that even the feathers are clearly visible.\u003cbr data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eThis eagle weighs 4.4 kg. The wooden shaft can be disassembled into two parts and is equipped with a sturdy handle. The entire \u003cem data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eaquila\u003c\/em\u003e measures 217 cm in length and weighs 7.8 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deepeeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995694600520,"sku":"1816672900","price":638.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC04329-bewerkt.jpg?v=1755611636","url":"https:\/\/www.celticwebmerchant.com\/en-si\/products\/aquila-roman-eagle-with-shaft","provider":"Celtic WebMerchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}