Roman figurine showing a dog with a protruding tongue. The finding is dating back to 4-5th century CE and it’s made of copper. This was found in Gloucestershire (England). [710×487]
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Roman figurine showing a dog with a protruding tongue. The finding is dating back to 4-5th century CE and it’s made of copper. This was found in Gloucestershire (England). [710×487]
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**Representations of licking dogs are extremely rare and are identified with healing. The researchers suspect the connection of an outdoor figure to a Roman temple in Lydney, which was dedicated to the Celtic deity Nodens, identified with the Roman gods Silvanus, Mars, Neptune and Mercury. Nodens was regarded as a health carer and god of hunting and water.**