Dogs in ancient Greece are regularly depicted in art, on ceramics, in literature, and other written works as loyal companions, guardians, hunters, and even as great intuitive thinkers; all of these expressing the deep admiration the Greeks had for their dogs. The Greek appreciation for the dog, in fact, illustrates the Greek love for life and cultural value of loyalty.
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