Ancient marble gravestone for a dog named Parthenope, shown on the memorial relaxing on a fine couch. The epitaph tells us that: ‘Here an owner has buried his playful dog, Parthenope, in gratitude for the happiness and mutual love that she brought him.’ 3rd century CE, Mytilene, Greece [2048×1365]
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The epitaph tells us that:
‘Here an owner has buried his playful dog, Parthenope, in gratitude for the happiness and mutual love that she brought him.’
Parthenope then addresses us directly:
‘Having been a friend to my owner, I deserved this grave. Take the example of this memorial, and find yourself a loyal friend who is both ready to love you while you are alive and also care for you when you die.’
From the acropolis of Mytilene, now housed at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum.