From the Vault: Turkey, Wishbones and Gravy
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The Bird of the Americas
The turkey is native to eastern and central north america. It was first domesticated by the mions in in ancient mexico. So naturally, surviving traditions for chicken wish bones would easily translate to turkeys. The bird was used for food and materials, but also had symbolic power as well.
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