A golden Byzantine belt is imprinted with the figure of a hunting falcon. What cultural message is the artist hoping to send?

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• The artist is portraying the falcon as a common part of Byzantine diet.
• The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune
© The artist is portraving the falcon as a Byzantine god.
• The artist is portraying the falcon as a feared creature

The artist is portraying the falcon as a symbol of fortune.