Picture No | 10103358 |
Date | circa 218 BC |
Description | HENS THROWN IN SEA |
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During Punic War Two Roman admiral Claudius Pulcher, when the sacred hens used for divination won't drink, has them thrown into sea : his men lose morale, lose the battle.
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Source | Engraving by Adrien Marie in Mangin, 'L'homme et la bete' page 331 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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