eagle
The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country's strength. The eagle is a national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
The edition of this image is the Gen'ei edition, published in 1120 CE. The original publication dates back to 897 CE - 930 CE, during the Emperor Daigo reign.
This anthology was the first one to deal with themes of love and the seasons, and it was also the most influential poetic anthology of its time. The themes reflect the positive character of Japanese society of the time.
The Greeks thought that citizens should participate in the government, but did not want to offer things such as citizenship to women, foreigners, and slaves.
