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

(1 point)
• 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 portraying 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.