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WE MUST CONSULT THE SACRED CHICKENS (media.kbin.social)
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[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 1 points 5 months ago

Explanation: The Romans were quite fond of omens of various kinds - one of the more popular variants being whether chickens (or other poultry) would eat before an important decision was made. If the chickens would eat - it was a positive omen - if they would not, or ate only reluctantly, it was an ill omen.