Chickens and Hares Were Worshiped by Ancient Britons
The first chickens and hares to arrive in Britain around 2,300 to 2,200 years ago were treated as spiritual creatures, not food, according to research published in April. These animals were seen as items of exotica and associated with specific deities, and it wasn’t until after the Roman era had ended in Britain that these critters would end up as staples on dinner plates.
