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The Polish Eagle: How a Legend Shaped a Nation
Episode 202 of The Story of Poland dives into the legend of the Polish eagle, the founding myth that gave the Piast dynasty its emblem. From the legendary nest of Lech at Gniezno to the white eagle's presence on banners at Grunwald and across centuries of partition and uprising, this episode traces how a simple image became a symbol of defiance. Lucas and Luna explore how the eagle's story was retold over time — by chroniclers like Gallus Anonymus, by romantic writers, and by modern historians who separate myth from history. They discuss the eagle's role in royal insignia, its…
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