Exam 3

Question 1

pet treatment

Answer 1

treated as humans, they had sentimental value to them. Humans treasured them

Question 2

evidence on their relationships

Answer 2

Epitaphs and burials of pets. Most children got buried with their favorite pet. They gave them final goodbyes- obituaries in a sense.

Question 3

Common pets

Answer 3

dogs dogs and more dogs than any other animal

Question 4

Epitaph Ex 1

Answer 4

Behold the tomb of Aeolis, the cheerful little dog, whose loss to fleeting fate pained me beyond measure” (2nd century AD)

Question 5

Epitaph ex 2

Answer 5

To Helena, foster child, soul without comparison and well deserving’

Question 6

physical quality

Answer 6

good hunting dogs, good guarding beauty,

Question 7

behavioral quality

Answer 7

loyal, good behavior, clever, intelligent, affectionate, playful etc.

Question 8

common words used in epitaphs

Answer 8

anthropomorphic, words of grief, beloved, joy, and Alanus- part of the family

Question 9

the pig

Answer 9

Western: unclean, dirty,
China: intelligent, courageous, protector, good fortune, bravest

Question 10

the dragon

Answer 10

Western: evil, Satan
China: brings forth blessings, festivity & happiness, to benefit everything on earth. they are descendents of dragons. powerful

Question 11

the snake

Answer 11

Western and Ireland: evil, the devil
China: Smart, intelligence, charming
N.A: transformation
Greek: Healing powers