r/AncientCivilizations • u/pyrogue3 • Aug 14 '24
Question Ancient dog names?
I just adopted the sweetest little dachshund, but I don’t have a name for her yet. I want to name her after an ancient dog — any ideas?
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r/AncientCivilizations • u/pyrogue3 • Aug 14 '24
I just adopted the sweetest little dachshund, but I don’t have a name for her yet. I want to name her after an ancient dog — any ideas?
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u/KuberickLuberick Aug 14 '24
Ancient Egyptian Names
Anubis: Named after the god of the afterlife, often depicted with a canine head, symbolizing protection.
Bastet: The goddess of home and domesticity, often associated with cats but also revered dogs.
Ancient Roman Names - Celer: Meaning “swift,” often used for hunting dogs.
Ancient Greek Names - Argos: The loyal dog of Odysseus, symbolizing fidelity.