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Amirani, a legendary hero from Georgian mythology.

Amirani is a demigod who is often compared to the Greek Prometheus. He is known for his incredible strength, bravery, and his role in challenging the gods. The image of the centaur, a half-human, half-horse creature with a bow, on the banknote symbolizes the rich mythological heritage of Georgia and highlights Amirani’s heroic qualities and the cultural importance of mythological figures in Georgian history and folklore.

There’s a folk story about Amirani. As a punishment for his hubris, Amirani is chained to a cliff in the Caucasus Mountains. Every day, a raven pecks at his liver, which regenerates overnight, and he hopes that one day he will escape.

Here’s a translation of Georgian poem about Amirani:

Bound to the rock by gods’ decree,
A hero’s heart beats wild and free.
Amirani, in chains he lies,
Yet defiance burns within his eyes.

With strength of gods and mortal kin,
He battles fate, though he can’t win.
Each dawn brings pain, each night reprieve,
Yet hope within he won’t bereave.

Oh, Amirani, brave and bold,
Your tale through ages will be told.
For in your suffering, we see,
The spirit of our liberty.

It’s something very georgian – we keep shooting ourselves in the ass.

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