Falconry is one of the oldest practices of the hunt so as to be difficult to date the beginning, what is certain is in the Middle Ages the use of raptors was reserved for the most important social. In fact, the hawk is a high animal and aggressive so as to be a perfect symbol of noble status. Each rung of the social ladder had its prey of interest: the Emperor had the sole of the most noble falcons like the golden eagle, peregrine falcon and the other noble classes could use the lanari, the Astors and the prelates and nobildame small prey. Until the 'Modern Age was the protagonist of the custom, politics and the cultural world (scientific treatises are written, is present in many works of literature and the conclusion of treaties, in gifts ..). Falconry had almost disappeared before the First World War but after the second World War some fans began to spread again, in recent years is being revived thanks direct approach that the public may have with the various historical re-enactments, medieval festivals, etc. .. What is most fascinating is that the man takes on the challenge in raising the Raptor, the relationship between the two has a charm undisputed fact: once launched the hawk flies free in the sky and can decide whether to return or not in the hands of the hunter or choose freedom. To build this relationship based on trust man will have to engage in predatory with perseverance and determination certainly giving a lot of free time. For those who want to approach this' old people there ars venandi falconry associations that offer courses to become falconer.
Elisa Mazzei
photo Elisa Mazzei
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