Using new genetic research and the material from excavations,
Anubis to Cerberus first examines the archaeological evidence for
the origins of the dog and the process of domestication in
prehistory. In historic times numerous tomb-paintings and artifacts
from Egypt and the Middle East depict dogs hunting, herding,
guarding and simply as pets. Dogs represented gods in Egypt,
Mesopotamia and Greece, and their archaeological remains have been
recovered in cult centers. These records show the development of
specialized breeds during the first great civilizations. In the
Graeco-Roman period a new dimension to the story is added:
technical literature about rearing, training and special uses of
the dog.
Lavishly illustrated, this book combines the latest scientific
material with a cultural history to tell the developing story of
the inter-relationship between man and dog from its origin in
remote antiquity to that which we know today. It will be invaluable
for archaeologists wishing to identify dogs and canid remains, for
zoologists tracing the history of the species and fascinating for
anyone who has a serious interest in the history of the dog and the
origins of modern breeds.
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