Cultural references to chickens

There are numerous cultural references to chickens in myth, folklore, religion, and literature. Chickens are a sacred animal in many cultures and are deeply embedded in many belief systems and religious worship practices.

Roosters are sometimes used for divination, a practice called Alectryomancy, a Latin phrase combining "rooster" and "divination". Sacrificing a sacred rooster, or Alectormancy, often takes place during a ritual cockfight, which is used as a form of communication with the gods.