Don't mess with sacred chickens

[oldman420]

31 b.c.-

Battle of Actium- Large naval battle that decided that Augustus and not Anthony and Cleopatra would be the master of Rome.

Legend has it that before a battle the priests spread out sacred chicken feed and could predict victory or defeat based on how the sacred chickens would peck.

This time the chicken wouldn't peck.

Anthony said:"If the chickens won't peck, then let them drink!" And had them all thrown overboard. And he lost the battle. (show's ya- don't mess with the sacred chickens...)

 

[her209]

I would love to see a FactCheck on that.

 

[oldman420]

Me too.

 

[conjur]

Who gives a cluck?

 

[GrGr]

What about unholy chickenhawks? Can you mess with them? I think there are a few around that need to be chucked overboard ASAP.

 

[FelixDeCat]

I thought this was some hindu thread. :laugh:

 

[oldman420]

got wood?