Ancient Egyptian mummification was never intended to preserve bodies, new exhibit reveals | Live Science
It’s long been believed that mummification was meant to preserve the dead. It turns out that notion is dead wrong.
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Ancient Egyptian Dogs
The dogs of Ancient Egypt were mostly working animals. They accompanied their owners on hunting trips and were frequently used as guard dogs. It was a common Ancient Egyptian insult to refer to someone as a dog.
Puabi’s Tomb
Puabi was an important woman in the Sumerian city of Ur, during the First Dynasty of Ur (c. 2600 BCE) Her seal does not place her in relation to any king or husband. It has been suggested that she was the second wife of king Meskalamdug.
Apollo – The Son of Zeus and Leto
Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin brother of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt. Apollo is an important pastoral deity, and was the patron of herdsmen and shepherds.
Cows fed hemp act stoned and produce milk containing THC | Live Science
The dairy cows wobbled unsteadily on their hooves, their tongues lolled about and their eyes reddened. The cows produced less milk, but the milk they did yield contained detectable levels of THC and cannabidiol.
DOG TRAVOIS
Travois were hauled by dogs before horses started appearing on the Northern Plains by the late 1600s. Horses also revolutionized hunting and warfare techniques.
