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Sacred Animals in Mythology Quiz on the Creatures the Ancient World Worshipped

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Cats you could not touch, ravens that spied for gods, a wolf that nursed the founders of Rome, and goats that came back to life every morning. Ancient civilizations gave animals sacred status, and breaking that bond meant serious trouble. See how many of these legends you know.

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