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Reconstruction of a mural from the Stoa Poikile (original created 460 BCE) depicting the Battle of Marathon between Greeks and Athenians (lemmy.world)
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[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Note the dog at center-left

Another tale from the conflict is of the dog of Marathon. Aelian relates that one hoplite brought his dog to the Athenian encampment. The dog followed his master to battle and attacked the Persians at his master's side. He also informs us that this dog is depicted in the mural of the Stoa Poikile.[132]

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago

Oh shi- I didn't see the backstory, this is excellent, 11/10 best boy <3

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I LOVE HIM.

A very happy dog running around the battlefield from OP's picture.

Mmm, yes, indeed, verily.

Four warriors with spears, shields and helmets and nothing else but their butts.

"Screw you guys, I'm going home."

A figure labelled Selene is sitting on a horse and seems to be leaving the place.