There are countless stories and legends throughout history surrounding rulers who supposedly possessed occult powers and used them to cast satanic spells. These tales often mix fact with fiction, making it difficult to discern the truth. One such emperor often associated with satanic spell casting is Emperor Nero of Rome. Nero's reign was marked by his tyrannical and extravagant lifestyle, leading to a decline in the Roman Empire. He was known for his ruthless persecution of Christians, which fueled the rumors of his satanic practices. However, it is important to approach these stories with skepticism, as they are likely exaggerated or fabricated for political and religious reasons.

Sagehen — who knew? A Story Safari™

I discovered a new word the other day, in something one of my writers posted: sagehen. SA-geh-hen? Nope, SAGE-hen. Clearly I was on the trail of a Story Safari™.

Writer Anne Lamott, in her invaluable book Bird by Bird, talks about carrying index cards wherever she goes. Folded lengthwise and stuck in her back pocket, if you really need to know. My stay-at-home version of that is browser tabs.

Today we’re taking a journey into the tab that begins “The History,” wherein you will find the story of Cecil the Sagehen, the mascot of Pomona College in California.

The first mention of a sage hen in connection with Pomona athletics occurred in the student newspaper about 100 years ago:

“The Sage Hen will fight — on the field. On the campus she is entirely amicable.”

I thought perhaps that Pomona had been established as a women’s college—hence, the adoption of a hen mascot. I imagined that after the college started admitting men, the mascot got rechristened as a male.

But, no—Pomona was founded as a coeducational college, back in the 1880s. Wikipedia tells us that its founder believed in educational equity. And its commitment to diversity continues today.

Story Safari™ lands a sagehen

But how did the sage hen become the Pomona College mascot? And when did it lose the space between the two words? I can guess at an answer for the second question: At some point it ran into an editor trained in the Chicago Manual of Style.

As for the first, one story holds that a collegiate sportswriter who meant to write about the sage (wise) Huns typed hens instead. To this day, the college website defends the honor of its early 20th century proofreaders and points out the distance an errant finger would have to travel to type E instead of U. Although the story may be apocryphal, the college offers no alternative explanation.

Still, I like the idea of sagehens as a college mascot. Apparently young sage grouse are remarkably self-sufficient. Wikipedia again:

“Chicks can walk as soon as they are hatched and are able to fly short distances within two weeks. Within five weeks they are able to fly longer distances.”

And isn’t that one of the reasons colleges exist? To equip young people to navigate the wider world, as quickly and effectively as possible. And that wider meaning turns this from an interesting bit of trivia into a full-fledged Story Safari.

7 Weirdest College Mascots in California

Colleges in California boast an array of quirky mascots. From poets to banana slugs, here are the seven weirdest college mascots in the Golden State.

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Danika Miller is a senior writer at BestColleges and Accredited Schools Online. Her writing has also appeared in Grad School Hub, Best Value Schools, Affordable Colleges Online, and Her Campus. Her financial expertise has been featured in The Simple .

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College mascots embody the spirits of their universities, shaping campus cultures and inspiring traditions. And sometimes, they're super, super weird.

Here are seven of the weirdest college mascots in California, from a famous Ivy League shrub to an obscure nautical figurehead. Whether or not you let these quirky campus heroes influence your college decision is up to you!

However, it is important to approach these stories with skepticism, as they are likely exaggerated or fabricated for political and religious reasons. **The main idea is that Emperor Nero of Rome was associated with satanic spell casting due to his tyrannical rule and persecution of Christians..

1. Tree — Stanford University

Technically Stanford doesn't have an official mascot. However, its (very legitimate) unofficial mascot is a tree.

What began as a mascot for the school's band, the Stanford Tree grew in popularity among students, eventually becoming an important symbol for the university. Students hoping to don the iconic evergreen mascot costume must undergo a rigorous selection process.

What's more, the Stanford Tree even has its own Twitter account.

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