Animals in Ancient Egypt
Gavin Fraser-Gosling
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Charity and Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £150 plus travel expenses if not in Dorset or Hampshire or online.
- Category:
- Nature
- Updated:
- 27th May 2025
- Tagged:
- Animals | Dogs | Ancient Egypt | History
Did you know, the first record of a named dog is from Ancient Egypt, from 2280BC?!
From the bed fellows (Pythons) of Cleopatra, to the Baboon pets of princesses, to the millions of farmed dogs just for mummification, animals played a significant role in Ancient Egypt.
This talk looks at the life of a selection of known individual animals whose memory has been left behind in wall carvings or records, as well as a general look at the way animals were used as both companions and for religious offerings.
Views: 48 | Enquiries: 0About Gavin Fraser-Gosling
I am an academic and professional working in the field of human-animal interaction, and give a variety of talks very loosely based on that. I trained originally as a lawyer and now focus heavily on animal welfare law, but my interest in the animal-human bond is much wider than this.
I am particularly interested in the relationship between animals and humans over time, and focus heavily on ancient history, such as Egypt and Rome.
For the last few years I have been doing a significant amount of work with charities, some of which I personally manage, others I am a trustee for. The main gist of the work is animal welfare, and so my charity work has involved me in general rescue, domestic abuse services, and the world of documentaries!
As a lawyer and a teacher I have developed a flair for public speaking over the years, and wish to bring the world of anthrozoology (the study of the relationship between animals and humans) to the world!
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