Arrano Beltza
The ''arrano beltza'' (Basque language, Basque, 'black eagle'; it is also the Basque name of the golden eagle, ''Aquila chrysaetos'') is an ancient Basque people, Basque and Navarre symbol depicting a black Eagle (heraldry), heraldic eagle upon a yellow background. Today, it is mostly used by Basque nationalism, Basque nationalists as a symbol of sovereignty and independence. History The black eagle was originally the seal of King Sancho VII of Navarre but was later attributed to Sancho III of Navarre who, when incorporating Aragon and Kingdom of Castile, Castile, had under his crown all the territories of Basque culture and language, including those traditionally Castilian, since his kingdom reached from Galicia (Spain), Galicia to Ribagorça. From a Basque nationalist interpretation, the rule of Sancho III constitutes a historical precedent for the aspirations of the unification of the Basque-speaking territories under one independent State. From a Spanish perspective, it ...
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