I'm not entirely sure what a 'flock novel' specifically is. It might be a very new or niche concept, or perhaps it's a term used in a particular community or by a certain author that I'm not familiar with.
Well, 'The Flock' is purely fictional. The author came up with the plot and characters from their creative mind rather than drawing from real-life events.
Sure. The term 'phoenix gathering' was used to describe a gathering of talents. It was a metaphor for the gathering of outstanding talents. Therefore, a phoenix gathering could be used to describe people.
Flock behavior can lead to better reproduction chances. For instance, in a flock of certain fish species, the presence of a large number of individuals can attract more potential mates. Moreover, flock behavior promotes learning. Young animals in a flock can learn from the older and more experienced ones. They can learn things like migration routes, which are crucial for their survival. Additionally, a flock can provide a sense of community. Animals within a flock communicate and interact, which is important for their mental well - being, just like how social interaction is important for humans.
I'm not sure which specific 'woman and flock of geese story' you mean. There could be many different stories involving a woman and a flock of geese. It could be a folktale where a woman takes care of the geese, protecting them from predators and leading them to good grazing areas.