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63 (HD): Dogs in Antiquity: Greece and Rome
Ancient Art Podcast, Ancient Worlds
English - October 26, 2015 20:40 - 11 minutes - 150 MB Video - ★★★★ - 25 ratingsVisual Arts Arts Society & Culture myths legends ancient art history egypt egyptian greece greek rome Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In my third installment of a three-part series on dogs in antiquity, we're back in our familiar stomping ground of the Classical World to consider the roles of dogs in ancient Greece and Rome. Ancient writings give us the names of prized breeds in antiquity, which we match to magnificent examples in art. Classical authors like Arrian and Xenophon have much to say about the roles of dogs, from hunting and guarding to racing and companionship, but what about warfare? We meet Odysseus and his faithful hound Argos, rub elbows with Alexander the Great's canine companion Peritas, dodge the burning cinders of Patroklos's funeral pyre, and knock on the door to Hell guarded by sturdy Cerberus. Transcript, Credits, Photo Gallery and more at http://ancientartpodcast.org/63. Connect at http://facebook.com/ancientartpodcast and http://twitter.com/lucaslivingston.