#animal mythology
Small in size, dog-like in only appearance: Egypt’s prized scavenger is a staple of many histories and a symbol of countless cultures. The jackal is prolific in the region, nosing into bedouin tents when the nights drag and unearthing bones with a devil-may-care expertise. Despite their sweet face, jackals are hardly harmless - which comes as no surprise considering later associations. Topping the heads of countless deities in the Egyptian pantheon, the jackal made its way into folklore and mythology…
