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The '''chicken''' (''Gallus gallus domesticus'') is a subspecies of the {{wiki|red junglefowl}} (''Gallus gallus'') domesticated by [[human]]s. Among the most widespread and common of domesticated animals [[Earth|worldwide]], it has been a staple of the human diet for millennia. | The '''chicken''' (''Gallus gallus domesticus'') is a subspecies of the {{wiki|red junglefowl}} (''Gallus gallus'') domesticated by [[human]]s. Among the most widespread and common of domesticated animals [[Earth|worldwide]], it has been a staple of the human diet for millennia. | ||
By the 5th century BCE, chickens had been domesticated for their eggs. They were also a source of [[leather]], which was used to craft armors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ==History== | ||
===5th century BCE=== | |||
By the 5th century BCE, chickens had been domesticated for their eggs. They were also a source of [[leather]], which was used to craft armors. The roosters were aggressive, attacking anyone in their sight if present during a violent altercation.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
During the 1st century BCE | ===1st century BCE=== | ||
During the 1st century BCE chickens were kept by [[Egypt]]ians living in the rural countryside, where they were used as a source of food and [[feather]]s.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 22:39, 7 January 2019
The chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is a subspecies of the red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) domesticated by humans. Among the most widespread and common of domesticated animals worldwide, it has been a staple of the human diet for millennia.
History
5th century BCE
By the 5th century BCE, chickens had been domesticated for their eggs. They were also a source of leather, which was used to craft armors. The roosters were aggressive, attacking anyone in their sight if present during a violent altercation.[1]
1st century BCE
During the 1st century BCE chickens were kept by Egyptians living in the rural countryside, where they were used as a source of food and feathers.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey