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It's also transliterated as Arkangel.

Arkhangelsk is a city and the administrative center of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. [...] The [coat of arms] of the city display the Archangel Michael in the act of defeating the Devil. Legend states that this victory took place near where the city stands, hence its name, and that Michael still stands watch over the city to prevent the Devil's return.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelsk

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[–] Soot@hexbear.net 10 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Old Dahomey/Benin used to have a variety of cool-ass elephant flags

It's a elephant but in a crown catgirl-happy

[–] huf@hexbear.net 3 points 1 day ago
[–] Soot@hexbear.net 4 points 1 day ago

Here's another one, but he's ANGRIER