In class and the textbook, the differing roles of animals is brought forward. Se

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Question

In class and the textbook, the differing roles of animals is brought forward. Select at least three types of domesticated or companion animal (for example, cow, dog, horse, or similar) and create a table or list that shows how the role of that type of animal is different for at least three different cultures. You do not need to use the same societies for each animal or vice versa. We are giving a broad interpretation as to what ‘culture’ or ‘society’ will be defined as, so it could be a country, a religion, or other distinct group.

Explanation / Answer

Animal

Date

Location of origin

purpose

Three different cultures

Dog

13000BCE

Europe

Pets, hunting, herding, guarding, pest control, transportation, draft, racing, meat, rescuing, guiding, service etc.

Countries eat dogs: china, Nigeria, Switzerland etc.

Illegal states eat dog: California, Hawaii, Newyork etc.

Most dog friendly countries: Austria, Germany, Canada etc.

Goat

10000BCE

Iran

Milk, meat, skin, racing, fighting, clearing land, pets etc.

Pet goats common in North America and Europe.

In India and Nepal, much of Asia goats are kept for milk production.

In Africa and Midwest for agriculture.

cat

8000 BC to 7500 BCE

Western Asia

Pets, pest control, show, pelt etc,

Ancient Egyptians worshipped cat as a Goddess.

Japanese often believed cat will bring good luck to the owner.

Countries eat cat meat are Africa and china.

Donkey

5000 BCE

Egypt

Transportation, meat, milk, pets, racing etc.

Donkey is charged with a rich, important biblical symbolism, Solomon is anointed as king on a wild donkey.

In US politics, the Democratic party has been represented by a donkey.

Dream donkey is associated with humility, honor, stubbornness, burdens,loyalty. Riding a donkey in adream symbolize travelling to foreign.