The Turul, that mythical bird, guide of the Magyars, is perhaps the most gripping - literally - national symbol we have seen. Far greater than the image of a mere eagle, the Turul actually seems to represent a people, a spirit.
Turul, Mythical in Hungary, MagyarsHow did that come about? What are the Magyars, the Hungarians from the long ago. Most of us in the West, perhaps, have no idea.
We found a site that adds a handy chronology. Go to The History of Central Europe, at //mysite.du.edu/~etuttle/misc/europe.htm#Mong. Helps explain "Turan" and overview.
Doing a "find" for Khazar in the Magyar section:
Khazars and Mongols overcome the Huns.
1. Magyars were vassals of the Khazars
2. Khazar era - 602-1016.
3. Area - Crimea to Caspian Sea, north to Volga
4. 7th Century - Khazar chief converts to Judaism, population follows
5. By 889, Magyars settle south of Kiev
6. Khazars expel those who replaced the Vlachs in Romania
Then what? The Turul, symbol of Hungarian Magyars. A strong people.
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