Hyena

The Hyena in Ancient Egypt

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The ancient Egyptians tried to domesticate many animals, the various species of hyena among them. During the Old Kingdom the Striped Hyena was trained for hunting like a hound, and is sometimes pictured wearing a collar. The Spotted Hyena and Aardwolf were fattened for the table and used for offerings. Hyenas were often pictured in hunting scenes, being attacked by dogs or pierced by arrows.

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