5 x 11: The Code of Heraldry

In accordance with our methodological approach to heraldic parophony, we report the development of a new semantic proposition for the crest in the coat of arms of Montarroio: “heads and neck of a double-headed eagle gules, beaked argent”.

Semantic levels: one or more.
Discretion index: big.
Denominant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Designant's verbalization: Portuguese.
Heraldic plot: religious.
Implied quotation: (?) Book of Revelation 12: 1, 14.
Canting impression: “montar” (Portuguese » to mount).
Virtual trace: shield » attitude » perched.
Denominant's origin: autochthonous.
Credibility: good.
Cypher: 336.