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Did ancient people love their dogs, like we do today_ _ r_AskAnthropology

2024/10/19
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This Reddit discussion on r/AskAnthropology explores whether ancient people loved their dogs as much as modern people do. Contributors discuss evidence from ancient dog burials, the co-evolutionary relationship between humans and dogs, and how dogs' unique social interactions with humans set them apart from wolves. Some users share personal anecdotes about their own relationships with dogs and discuss cultural differences in how dogs are treated, while others focus on historical evidence, including epitaphs for dogs from ancient Greece and Rome.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reddit-deepdive--6339456/support).