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The Xoloitzcuintli is an ancient Aztec breed native to Mexico, once considered as guides for the dead on their journey to the underworld (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This badass-looking fellow immediately made me think of Anubis/jackal hieroglyphics. Now I'm wondering if there is a connection.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No connection. This breed is native to Mesoamerica and was completely unknown across the Atlantic. And you don't need to invoke these fellas when you are already THE God Of Jackals - which are carrion eaters, and I believe Xolos are not.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey, thanks for the info! I didn't have the mental energy to hit up Wikipedia and fall down that rabbit hole to find it myself last night.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Fun fact: I once dated a girl who had TWO of these Xolos. They have a vibe all their own, let me tell ya.
The older one didn't really care too much for me one way or the other, but the younger one... one time I shooed her away from something in my own bedroom, she stared right at me, turned to the floor to throw up, then looked back up to keep staring at me. It was unnerving.

Another fun fact: the professional soccer team from Tijuana are called The Xolos.