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MOORS some applied the name to the Berbers... The term "Moors" was used in Europe in a broader sense to refer to Muslims, especially those of Arab or African descent, whether living in Spain or North Africa.
During the colonial years the Dutch introduced the name "Moor", in Sri
Lanka. The Bengali Muslims were called Moor. [2] Moors are not a
distinct or self-defined people. Medieval and
Moors and Moor heads frequently occur in heraldry, usually as symbolic of some military conflict the bearer was involved in. The term moor has also been used in punning or canting arms for surnames such as Moore, More and the like. THE MACE Originally a short mass weapon of battle not unlike a heavy club. A mace is an ensign of dignity and a symbol of authority and power. After the third quarter of the 14th century the club end was often made of metal and enhanced with metal flanges or spikes. |
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Falcons were used in a sport called Falconry. It is said the sport started in ancient China and Persia but soon became popular in ancient Egypt. Throughout the Middle-ages Counts and Earls used Peregrine Falcons and Ladyships would use Merlins. The Merlin became the symbol of a "Lady", tame of appearance but fierce when provoked. |
MINERVA
The Roman goddess of wisdom, medicine, the arts, science and trade, and also of war. As Minerva Medica she is the patroness of physicians. The Roman Minerva was especially the protectress of commerce and industry and of schools.
It was only later that she assumed the character of a warrior-goddess. The Roman goddess first appeared in Etruria and was perhaps a goddess of the thunderbolt.
She was then introduced into the Capitoline Triad, with Jupiter and Juno. According to Roman tradition the cult of Minerva originated in Falerii in 241 BC. One of her earliest temples was built on Mons Caelius and bore the name Minerva Capta.
There was, however, a temple already consecrated to Minerva in Rome on the Aventine. According to one tradition Minerva was one of the gods brought to Rome by Numa. Minerva is commonly represented with helmet. |
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THE LEOPARD skins were worn to ward off evil. In heraldry, represents those brave and generous warriors who have performed some bold enterprise with force, courage, promptitude, and activity. Leopard skins were worn by the priests of ancient Egypt to ward off evil. Because the spots of the leopard resemble eyes, several ancient cultures referred to the leopard as the ‘Great Watcher.” Associated with the Greek god Dionysus, who is often shown riding a leopard, wearing a leopard skin, or in a chariot drawn by panthers/leopards. The Lion léopardé is a French term, that has proven somewhat confusing. There are actually three terms you should know: Lion léopardé: This is lion passant; léopard lionné: This is lion passant, guardant; léopard: This is leopard. |
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early modern Europeans applied the name to the Berbers, North African
Arabs, Muslim Iberians[3] and West Africans from Mali and Niger who had
been absorbed into the Almoravid dynasty. 
