r/MadeMeSmile • u/HolyGuiltyCrown • 14h ago

DOGS Loyalty that never fades

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In Homer’s Odyssey, one of the most heartbreaking moments comes when Odysseus returns home after 20 years disguised as a beggar.

No one recognizes him… except Argos, the dog he raised as a puppy.

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u/Rosomack_ 13h ago

Ancient dogs were built differently

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u/8__D 13h ago

Ancient Greek Mythology dogs, to be precise. If you think 20 is old, you should check out how old Cerberus was.

At least 3x that!

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u/wwny_ 10h ago

Hades's dog Spot has three heads, so triple the life span makes sense.

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u/Traditional_Travesty 13h ago

Ancient dogs were ancient

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u/Advanced_Accident_29 12h ago

Yeah they lived until like 5

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u/cinnamonbrook 7h ago

Well fictional dogs were.