National symbols of Diadochia
The national symbols of Diadochia are the symbols used to represent Diadochia.
Flags
The national flag of Diadochia, features the Cross of St. George and the tetragrammic cross, both symbols of Diadochia as well. The flag has been the national flag since the 13th century when the House of Komenenos came to the throne. The use of Saint George has a symbol was only natural because Saint George is a patron saint of Diadochia. | |
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The Imperial Banner of Diadochia also called the imperial Standard of Diadochia, features the most prevalent symbol of the Diadochian empire, and that is the double headed eagle first associated with the Byzantine Emperors and later the Diadochian Emperors. |
Heraldry
The Coat of arms of the Empire of Diadochia is not the coat of arms of one nation but the combination of many nations because Diadochia is a multinational empire. |
Flora and fauna
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The olive tree has been an important symbol of Diadochia since ancient times. |
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The Oak is one of the national trees of Diadochia. The tree has symbolized Diadochia for centuries. |
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The Rose is the national flower of Diadochia and is also one of the national floral symbols of Diadochia. White and Red roses are both symbols. |
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The Apple is the national fruit of Diadochia and is featured in Diadochian mythology. |
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The Pomegranate is a national fruit of Diadochia. |
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The Myrtle or Myrtus is a national floral symbol. |
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The Diadochi Lion is not only the national animal of Diadochia but features prominently in Diadochian heraldry and is used widely as a symbol of Diadochia. |
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The Dolphin is represented widely in Diadochia on account of the country being an empire located entirely on a archiplago. |
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The Little Owl or Athene noctua is a symbol of wisdom in Diadochia. |
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The Golden Eagle is the national bird of Diadochia and it is also a symbol of Kingship and royalty in Diadochia. The tradition surrounding the Golden Eagle as a national animal goes back to the pagan beliefs of the Ancient Diadochians. The Double headed eagles of the Imperial Coat of Arms are Golden Eagles. |
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The Mute swan is a national bird of Diadochia. |
Food and drink
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Coffee has been a symbol of Diadochia for centuries. Coffee as well as Tea are served in the country's many diadochian coffee houses. |
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Tea has been symbolic of Diadochia for centuries. Tea as well as Coffee are served in the country's many Coffeehouses. |
People
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Diadochia is the female personification of Diadochia. Because of Athena's prominent role in the creation myth of Diadochia Diadochia or Mother Diadochia has many attributes of Athena and her Diadochian counterpart Athinais, which is what Athena was known as in Diadochia |
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The Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, or Panagia (Madonna), mother of Jesus Christ is honored in Diadochia with much reverence and is known by many titles in Diadochia including Angeloktisti (Angel-Built), Bebaia Elpis (the Certain Hope), Brephokratousa (the Infant Holder), Chrysopigi (the Fountain of Gold), Eleousa (the Merciful), Eleutherotria (the Liberator), Evangelistria (the Bearer of Good News), Galatousa (the Nurse), Giatrissa (the Healer), Glykophilousa (of the Sweet Kiss), Gorgoepekoos (the Quick-To-Listen), Gregorousa (the Vigilant), Hagia Zone (the Sacred Girdle), Hodegetria (the Leader), Myrtiotissa (of the Myrtles), Nerantziotissa (in the Bitter Oranges), Pantanassa (the Queen of All), Portaitissa (by the Gate), Phaneromene (the Revealed), Thalassini (of the Sea), and others |
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Saint Matthaios is the Patron Saint of Diadochia and the Founder of the Diadochian Orthodox Church. |
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Saint Michael the Archangel is one of the patron saints of Diadochia. He along with the Archangel Gabriel are both jointly the patron saints of the Imperial Air force. |
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Saint Gabriel the Archangel is one of the patron saints of Diadochia. He along with the Archangel Michael are both jointly the patron saints of the Imperial Air force. |
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Saint George is one of the patron saints of Diadochia. He is also the patron saint of the Diadochian Army. |
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Saint Nicholas is one of the patron saints of Diadochia. He is also the patron saint of the Diadochian navy. |
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Androcles is a horoic hero in Diadochian Mythology with superhuman strength who has become a symbol of masculinity and male strength in Diadochia despite his pagan origin. In Diadochian mythology Androcles was the god of sports and athletics. |