Genghis Khan's Falconers: Hunting with Eagles and Gyrfalcons

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of falconry in the Mongol Empire, from Genghis Khan's own passion for hunting with eagles and gyrfalcons to the elaborate training methods used on the steppe. They discuss how falconry was not just a sport but a vital skill for survival and warfare, providing food and reconnaissance. The conversation covers the specific birds used, the social status of falconers, and how the Mongols spread falconry across Eurasia through trade and conquest. Lucas explains the training of saker falcons and golden eagles, the use of falconry in the Mongol army, and the legacy of Mongol falconry in Persia, China, and Russia. The episode also touches on the Secret History of the Mongols' references to falconry and the importance of the qiyin (a type of falcon) in Mongol culture. #GenghisKhan #MongolFalconry #EagleHunting #Gyrfalcon #SakerFalcon #GoldenEagle #SteppeCulture #MongolEmpire #FalconryHistory #SecretHistoryoftheMongols #HuntingWithEagles #CentralAsia #MongolHunting #Qiyin #FalconTraining #MongolArmy #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo