A golden Byzantine belt is imprinted with the figure of a hunting flacon. What cultural message is the artist hoping to send?
a The artist is portraying the falcon as a common part of Byzantine diet
b The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune
c The artist is portraying the falcon as a Byzantine god
d The artist is portraying the falcon as a feared creature
1 answer
b The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.