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How Geese Saved Rome!

How Geese Saved Rome!. In 390 B.C., the Gauls decided to invade Rome. At this time, Rome was not a strong military power, so defeating Rome would be an easy undertaking. In order to surprise the Romans, the Gauls decided to attack at night while the Roman slept.

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How Geese Saved Rome!

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  1. How Geese Saved Rome!

  2. In 390 B.C., the Gauls decided to invade Rome.

  3. At this time, Rome was not a strong military power, so defeating Rome would be an easy undertaking.

  4. In order to surprise the Romans, the Gauls decided to attack at night while the Roman slept.

  5. Near the entrance to the city was a flock of geese sacred to the goddess Juno.

  6. While entering Rome, some of the soldiers accidentally stepped on a couple of the geese.

  7. According to legend, the geese made so much noise that it woke up the city.

  8. As a result, the Romans were able to run the Gauls out of Rome.

  9. Because they had saved the city, the geese were declared to be sacred to Rome.

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