Breeding geese in Ancient Egypt |
The greatest favorite, nevertheless, was the Vulpanser, experienced to us as the "Egyptian goose," which, with some others of the same knees, was caught alive and tamed. They were also taken in a wild state to the poulterers' shops to be exhibited for close sale, and when not so apt of were then often salted and cured in earthenware clashes.
Hunting goose in Ancient Egypt (Inside the tomb of Nakht in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna -Luxor) |