An engraving of a painting by Heinrich Merté (1838-1917)
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“The Capitol is Rescued by the Holy Geese of Juno” 390 B.C.E. July - woodcut (31 x 42 cm) 1882 - Sammlung Archiv für Kunst und Geschichte (Berlin) |
Gauls from northern Italy attempted to attack the Capitol of Rome by night and by surprise. But the flock of sacred geese made such a noise with their wings and had warned the defending soldiers.
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