Marina Veronica

Mar 24, 20201 min

Which culture valued the Laconian hound in the 6th century?

Updated: Apr 2, 2020

Acropolis hunting dog. Acropolis Museum, around 520 BC (Acr. 143). (Photo: Acropolis Museum)

https://www.archaeology.wiki/blog/2018/05/18/international-museum-day-european-night-of-museums-at-the-acropolis-museum/

Answer: This sculpture of a Laconian hound from Ancient Greece was found on the Acropolis. The Laconian hounds were hunters and protectors valued for their strength, intelligence and speed.

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