The Portuguese Good Luck Rooster - 'Galo de Barcelos'
This is my first project for one of the most iconic Portuguese symbols.
A colletion of 4 versions of this decorative rooster. Same shape, different images.
With four versions available.
Legend of the Portuguese Good Luck Rooster
In Portuguese folklore, a pilgrim on his way to Santiago de Compostela was accused of theft and arrested. In spite of his honesty, he was unable to offer a satisfactory defense and was sentenced to hang. He asked his jailers if he might see the judge, who received him in the judicial dining room. The judge was eating roasted rooster. The prisoner declared his innocence once more before the judge and asked for mercy. When it was denied, the innocent man declared, as proof of his innocence, the rooster would rise up and crow, which to everyone's astonishment indeed did happen. Needless to say, the pilgrim was spared.
The story became part of Portuguese folklore and represents justice triumphing on behalf of those who fight for it and good luck.
Characteristics
Puzzle dimensions: 20x30cm
Aprox. number of pieces: 130
Average piece size: 12mm
Package: 15x15x15cm hard cardboard box provided with wooden pieces protective bag and reference puzzle image.
Each puzzle is dated and signed by me at box bottom.
