Dr Gareth Owens, Linguist and Head of the International Relations Department of the Hellenic Mediterranean University, invites you to his lecture entitled: “The Dog in Minoan Crete: From Mythology to History.”
The event will take place on Wednesday, 20 May, at 19:00, at the Polycenter of the Municipality of Heraklion.
Dr Gareth Owens will present a unique journey into the world of Minoan Crete, highlighting the place of the dog in the mythology, history, daily life and symbolism of ancient Cretan civilisation.
Through his linguistic, historical and cultural approach, the speaker will shed light on aspects of the relationship between humans and dogs in Minoan society, connecting the past with the timeless presence of the dog in Cretan tradition and culture.
The event is open to the public.