Tracing the origins of the Speaker of the Rooster, the symbol of France

Goose speakers are not only associated with the French team, but they are also considered to be symbols of France for hundreds of years.

For a long time, the French football team has been associated with the image of "Gottoes" (in French, Gaulois), not only that, for those who love France, everyone knows that This is considered a symbol for this country, though it has not been officially used in any empire or republic.

Goat-speaker rooster icon

Goose-horned rooster , also known as "Gallus Gallus" is one of the most famous symbols of the world in general and of France in particular. For hundreds of years, it has been considered a symbol of sincerity and brightness.

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Rooster This loudspeaker possesses a beautiful appearance with a bright red crest full of majesty.

It also appeared on the French revolutionary flag and symbolized the resilience and bravery of the people by the roosters. This loudspeaker possesses a beautiful appearance with a crimson crest full of majesty, The nape of the neck is extremely horizontal and long, arched, blue-gray like small swords.

It is because of these looks that gradually it becomes the symbol of the French people.

The origin of this symbol

France is one of the leading powers today, not only that, it is also the most influential country in terms of culture, economy, military and politics in Europe and around the world.

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The symbol of France is also hundreds of years old.

With such a long history, it is obvious that the symbol of France is also hundreds of years old. To refer to the origin of this animal, we should first know that this includes the humorous play of French words . The ancestors of the French are Goc Loa (Gaulois), Latin is Gallus, meaning rooster.

Moreover, roosters have an important role in the old rural areas, so gradually, it becomes a symbol typical for this country.

On the other hand, in the Middle Ages, roosters were also used as a religious symbol, symbolizing belief and hope. We can see this easily on the rooftops and churches.

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Images of roosters on the gate at the Elysees.

Until the revival of Europe, it was more widely used and associated with the formation of France, as evidenced by the empires and dynasties of this period, we could see pictures. Rooster images Loudspeakers appear on most other touches and coins.

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Louvre museum.(Photo: stenoodie).

Even in the years 1870-1940, at the Elysees (present-day Presidential Palace), the image of the rooster was decorated at a large gate and it was called the "Rooster Gate". Or attached to the history, the rooster icon can also be found at the Louvre museum or Versailles.

Symbol of chicken

In fact, it is not only France that selects chickens as their symbol, but for many rooster countries plays a very important role.

For example, Greece after exposure to Persian culture also used the term "Persian bird" (the idea of ​​rooster) due to its importance as well as the performance of roosters in Persian society.

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For many countries, the rooster plays an important role.

Or as in many European fairy tales that circulate, demons or bad things will flee far away when hearing the sound of the crow's cock.

This is also quite similar to some Asian countries, sometimes being called as gods (Gods of the Cures) or considered one of 12 beasts, symbolizing Eastern countries. In Indonesia, roosters play an important role in Hindu cremation rituals.

In Japan, people see them as sacred animals, often associated with myths in history. One of the most famous stories can be mentioned is:

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The sun goddess Amaterasu.

The sun goddess Amaterasu, out of disgust for the actions of her brother, Susu Susano, who had been acting in disrespect, had taken refuge in a Heavenly (cave) and filled the way, covering the whole world dark night, dark.

Worried by the situation, the other gods met and tried to bring the goddess Amaterasu out of the cave, bringing light back to the ground.

And finally, they agreed to use the best, strongest roosters, competing to call back the goddess. Combining a few other tricks, the gods finally brought the Amaterasu back.