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[–] breecher@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

To be fair the mosaic in the OP is not connected to the epitaphs quoted. The mosaic functions basically like a sign on the gate announcing the place is guarded by watchdogs does today. Chaindogs mostly did not lead very enviable lives, and were probably not considered such a member of the family as the epitaphs convey.

It is an unfortunate fact that even though we have these rare pieces of evidence of human empathy and bonding with animals, the lot of the majority of animals falling into the hands of humans throughout history has not be very good.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

It is an unfortunate fact that even though we have these rare pieces of evidence of human empathy and bonding with animals, the lot of the majority of animals falling into the hands of humans throughout history has not be very good.

There's a satirical novel of the Roman period, The Golden Ass, about a man who's magically transformed into a donkey. At one point, he's sold to a mill, and the description of both the men and the animals in the mill (as flour-mills were considered a punitive assignment even for slaves) is absolutely haunting.