Dogs, Death, and Mourning in Human Culture - Ep 30

About this episode

David Ian Howe discusses the themes of dogs, death, and mourning in human culture, reflecting on personal losses and upcoming research in Mexico.

In this episode of Ethnocynology, David talks about the book he's writing, reflects on the recent passing of his dog and his uncle, and what those have in common. With an upcoming trip to Mexico to research dogs in ancient and classical Mexican culture, David weaves in themes of dogs as spiritual constants and symbols of death around the world, including ancient Persia and China. He also asks the audience to consider how dogs and death may go hand in hand in their own lives.

People in this episode

Host: David Ian Howe

Topics covered

• dogs
• death
• mourning
• human culture
• spirituality
• ancient civilizations

Keywords

• dogs
• death
• mourning
• spiritual symbols
• ancient cultures
• Mexico
• Persia
• China

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: dogs in ancient and classical Mexican culture

Places: Mexico, ancient Persia, China

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