Many myths have been associated with our pets, including dogs. Some of these myths are very old and have been embedded in certain cultures and traditions. However, most dog myths contain misleading information regarding the animal's intelligence, personality, and temperament. So, what are these myths and the behind them?
Dog myths may have started with the animal's involvement in several folklores, giving the canine family some sort of magical history. In the British Isles, the black dog is associated with either a spectral entity or a demonic entity, which usually active during the night. Black dogs are also believed to be shapeshifters or hellhounds.
In Egypt, you may remember the guardian of the underworld Anubis, who was depicted in mythology as a jackal-headed humanoid. Anubis signified that improper burial can lead scavengers like jackals to dug up the graves and eat the dead bodies. If you check in Greek mythology, the gates of the underworld are guarded by Cerberus, a three-headed dog. Cerberus guards the entrance so no soul can ever escape the region.
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Dogs are particularly important as they got represented as companions of heroes and one of the twelve totem creatures of the year cycles. The Zodiacal dog is the eleventh in the cycle and characterized as being a talented swimmer. But its playful nature and constant frolicking during the Great Race, made it the second to the last of the contenders. Below are some of the myths and facts about your canine