Gallo de Bronce (Siglo I d.C. - III d.C.)

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The Rooster in Roman times had a tremendous symbolic wealth. This is due to its bellicose quality that represents bravery and victory. Also, because of its reproduction impulse, it was considered a symbol of sexual potency and fertility, as well as being seen as an auspicious animal or even the conductor of souls from the dead to the afterlife. The Rooster is an animal associated with Mercury due to its ability to announce the day, which can be linked to one of the main functions of the god Mercury, being the messenger between gods and men. As Mercury, apart from being the protector of commerce and guardian of roads and travelers, he was also the god of prosperity, normally having a prominent place in household altars at home. Google Arts & Culture