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Pahonya

Pahonya (Belarusian: Паго́ня translated as Chase) is a historical symbol known in Belarus since medieval times. More recenly, it was on the state seal of the Belarus National Republic, the coat of arms of the Belarusian Popular Front, and for a brief period it was the coat of arms of Belarus after the collapse of the Soviet Union.


It is originated during the times of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, just as the Vytis, the Coat of Arms of Lithuania, and looks very similar to Vytis. During the Battle of Grunwald regiments from Belarussian lands fought under the symbol of Pahonya. In fact, at these times the histories of Belarus and Lithuania were virtually inseparable.

Probable look of the banners used during the
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Probable look of the banners used during the Battle of Grunwald

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BIGpedia - Pahonya - Encyclopedia and Dictionary Online (614 words)
Pahonya (Belarusian: Паго́ня; translated as Chase) is a historical symbol of Belarus.
With minor stylistic changes, the Pahonya coat of arms remained the state symbol of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania until 1795, when Belarus was annexed by Russian Empire.
More recenly, the Pahonya is used on the state seal of the Belarus National Republic since 1918.
NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Pahonya (255 words)
Pahonya (Belarusian: Паго́ня; translated as Chase) is a historical symbol known in Belarus since medieval times.
It is originated during the times of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, just as the Vytis, the Coat of Arms of Lithuania, and looks very similar to Vytis.
During the Battle of Grunwald regiments from Belarussian lands fought under the symbol of Pahonya.
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