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| | AASR Monthly Article: The Double-Headed Eagle (August 2001) |
 | | In a sense, the eagle is a counterpart of the lion: Just as the lion is commonly regarded in folklore as the king of the beasts, the eagle is regarded as the king of birds. |
 | | The "Eagle Displayed," that is, with extended wings, as if in the act of flying, has always, from the majestic character of the bird, been deemed an emblem of imperial character. |
 | | It is, however, agreed by all that while the single-headed eagle denotes imperial dignity, the extension of that dignity is symbolized by the two heads. |
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