Pogoń
Pogoń or Pahonia (Belarusian: Пагоня) or Pagaunia is a word used to describe the Lithuanian coat of arms. The term was possibly first applied by Marcin Bielski in the 16th century.[1] The arms represent a Knight-in-pursuit, known as Vytis, and meaning the chase. It has been used by several noble families, like the Sokolski (Pogoń Ruska coat of arms) and the Czartoryski families.
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Pogoń coat of arms
More recently the Pogoń has been used as a state symbol:
See also
- Pogoń Lwów
- Pogoń Siedlce
- Pogoń Szczecin
- Pogoń 1922 Żory
References
- E.Rimša. Heraldry past to present. 2005, p.65
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