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title: Molossian Hound
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5094/molossian-hound/
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updated: 2024-08-22
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# Molossian Hound

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Molossian Hound](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5094.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5094.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Molossi inhabited ancient Epirus (modern northern [Greece](https://www.worldhistory.org/greece/) and Albania). This dog once wore a collar. Its gaping jaws show powerful teeth, but the relaxed pose and upward gaze give it an obedient air. Five other versions of this [sculpture](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Sculpture/), all found near [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/), are thought to be [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) copies of a lost [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) [bronze](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/bronze/) original, probably of the 2nd century CE. This version is sometimes known as the "Jennings Dog" because it was once owned by Henry [Constantine](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Constantine/) Jennings (1731-1819), who bought it in Rome in the 1750s.

The British Museum, London.

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, May 12). Molossian Hound. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5094/molossian-hound/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Molossian Hound." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 12, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5094/molossian-hound/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Molossian Hound." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 May 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5094/molossian-hound/>.

## License & Copyright

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