Gillian Goulet

Geese

Illustration
2021
Acrylic Gouache and Pencil Crayon
10x12in
In Ancient Rome in 390 BCE, sacred geese of Juno kept in her temple courtyard warned the city of intruders by honking loudly. The birds warned the city of the intruders before they were even visible, and before even the dogs started barking. The temple was saved from destruction because of the warnings from the geese.

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Geese
Geese

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Gillian Goulet

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