Even better was the exact manner in which he did it. The sacred birds were chickens - if they ate (and chickens are very often eager to eat, so this is usually an easy omen), it was a good omen for battle. If they refused - unusual - it was a bad omen. On this occasion they refused to eat - when the admiral in question was informed of this, he said, whilst tossing them into the ocean, “If they will not eat, let them drink!”
It’s really a shame he lost the battle, that would’ve been a metal line to defy fate on.
And boomers today complain about participation prizes.
Okay he lost but this is metal as fuck.
And boomers today complain about participation prizes.
Even better was the exact manner in which he did it. The sacred birds were chickens - if they ate (and chickens are very often eager to eat, so this is usually an easy omen), it was a good omen for battle. If they refused - unusual - it was a bad omen. On this occasion they refused to eat - when the admiral in question was informed of this, he said, whilst tossing them into the ocean, “If they will not eat, let them drink!”
It’s really a shame he lost the battle, that would’ve been a metal line to defy fate on.
“You lost! Gold star! We’re so proud of you!”