The Coat of Arms on the current flag of Mexico features what animal?
Today the coat of arms is in the centre of the flag, showing an eagle eating a rattlesnake perched on the nopal (prickly pear) cactus. Underneath is a garland. On the left the garland is green oak, a symbol of strength. On the right is a laurel branch, symbolizing victory.
More Info:
www.aztec-history.com
What are your thoughts on this subject?
18 Comments
EarindilAO
As we all know( any mexican) that the symbol of the eagle devouring the snake was what the Aztecs saw as an omen to build their great city and now where stands Mexico City.
Howard Groopman
I'm building a wall in my backyard. I fully expect Mexico to pay for it.
Georgia Kemp
Every now and then someone crops up who does not know what animal means.
Wayne Roberts
dave harris,
Maybe they don’t know the difference between an animal and a mammal?????
Pat Wells
Neither an eagle (bird) nor a snake (reptile) is an animal.
Jeff Webster
Shouldn't it say animals or maybe just animal(s)
tbear
Darlene Davidson, 😢, I had one yesterday! Sometimes the old noggin just is tired of thinking! 😊
tbear
Stevie G, 👍😊
tbear
Todd Cates, 👍😊
tbear
Vito Filia, 👍😊
tbear
Nancy Anderson, 👍😊
John W Shreve
Vito Filia, I live in Arizona, so I am automatically Mexican.
Elsy O. Stromberg
Some people thought it is Rufous Hornero? [What or whoever that is.]
Vito Filia
I’m mexican, that was easy!!
silrem
Should have dates and history in commentary.