goose. But in Northern Germany a goose is not just a goose. It may be Spickgans, pickled and smoked goose breast; or Ganseklein, bits of goose meat stewed with vegetables and finished with dried cooked fruits and finally served with dumplings; or Schwarzsauer von Gans, goose blood and vinegar thickened with flour and spiced. Or it could be a dish o... Found on http://www.food-links.com/countries/germany/german-foods-glossary-foods-ter
In Apache mythology, the Gans were mountain spirits sent to teach the Apache the arts of civilisation. But they went away because they were distressed by the corruption of people. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/DB.HTM