26. avgust je od leta 2004 razglašen za Svetovni dan psov, namenjen ozaveščanju javnosti o potrebni pomoči psom povsod po svetu. Na ta dan se ozavešča tudi pravica psov do veselega in varnega življenja brez zlorab.
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Skozi tisočletja je to čudovito bitje očaralo srca ljudi s svojo zmožnostjo, da nam nudi nesebično in brezpogojno ljubezen, zato tudi ne preseneča naziv »človekov najboljši prijatelj«. Psi so tudi neverjetno raznoliki, vsaka pasma s svojimi lastnostmi, ki navdušujejo in pomagajo človeku na različne načine. Nekateri so pravi športniki in nas spremljajo na pohodih ali tekih, drugi so odlični spremljevalci v domu in nam nudijo duševno podporo, zato se tudi uporabljajo v terapevtske namene. Njihova sposobnost razumevanja človeških čustev je izjemna, saj lahko zaznajo našo žalost, veselje ali strah ter nam ponudijo tolažbo ali radost.
Od leta 2004 je 26. avgust razglašen za Svetovni dan psov, namenjen ozaveščanju javnosti o potrebni pomoči psom povsod po svetu. Na ta dan se ozavešča tudi pravica psov do veselega in varnega življenja brez zlorab. Tekom časa je pes imel zanimivo vlogo; v številnih mitologijah je pes (Anubis, Tuan Kuan, Kerber, Xolotl, Garm itd.) povezan s smrtjo, podzemnim svetom, nevidnimi kraljestvi in kot spremljevalec duš skozi območje podzemlja.
Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.
― Orhan Pamuk
Stari Mehičani so gojili pse, ki so bili posebej namenjeni spremljanju in vodenju mrtvih v onstranstvu; ali pa so psa žrtvovali na gospodarjevem grobu, da je potem na koncu dolgega potovanja pomagal človeku prekoračiti devet rek, ki so branile dostop do večnega prebivališča mrtvih, devetih nebes, Chocomemictlana. Trinajsta in zadnja konstelacija starega mehiškega zodiaka je konstelacija psa, ki uvaja misli o smrti, koncu, podzemskem svetu, pa tudi o iniciaciji, obnovi, kajti po Nervalovem verzu se trinajsto vrača … in je spet prvo. Pri Aztekih pa je deseti dan koledarja pasji dan, zaščitnik psa je bog podzemlja, v desetih nebesih pa prebivajo nočna božanstva.
Po učenju Zaratustrstva, se po smrti, duše sprehajajo na mističnem mostu Činavatu, kjer se čisti in nečisti bogovi prepirajo za duše. Pravične peljejo v raj psi, ki gledajo na most s strani čistih bogov. V Islamu pa ima pes 52 značilnosti, katerih polovica je svetniških, polovica pa satanskih, veljajo pa tudi za nečiste in vendar se poudarja, da tisti, ki ubije psa, postane nečist, zlo pa tolikšno, kot če bi ubil sedem ljudi. Pri tem je treba tudi opomniti, da je prisotna razliko med navadnim psom in hrtom, ki je zaradi svoje plemenitosti, videza in vedenja čista žival. Na Japonskem so psu naklonjeni, saj je zvest spremljevalec, njegova podoba varuje otroke in pomaga ženskam pri porodu. Na Kitajskem pa zvesto spremlja nesmrtnike.
Po starem izročilu si Kitajci predstavljajo kaos v podobi velikanskega psa z dolgo dlako. Ima oči, a ne vidi, ima ušesa, a ne sliši, nima petih notranjih organov, a živi. Tatari (potomci Džingistanovih Mongolov) verujejo, da je bog ob stvarjenju zaupal človeka v varstvo psu, da bi ga obvaroval pred hudičem. Toda pes se je dal podkupiti sovražniku in je tako postal glavni krivec za človekov padec.
Pri Irokezih je pes nekakšen posredniški glasnik; po izročilu so morali vsako leto za novoletne praznike žrtvovati belega psa. Žrtveni obred je bil osrednji dogodek praznika. Pes je bil namreč glasnik, ki se mu mudi v nebo s človeškimi molitvami. In če je pri ameriških staroselcih bil glasnik, je pri Germanih pes Garm čuvar vhoda v kraljestvo mrtvih, Niflheim, deželo ledu in teme. V keltskem svetu je pes povezan z družbo vojščakov in primerjati junaka s psom, je bilo častno, veljalo je za posebno priznanje ali poklon.
V antični Grčiji je troglavi pet Kerber, tisti, ki pazi, da ne bi kakšna umrla duša zbežala iz Hada ali da ne bi kakšna živa duša vstopila. V grški mitologiji je pes veljal za žival z zdravilnimi lastnostmi in bil povezan z Asklepijem, bogom zdravilstva in zdravja. Pes je bil eden od atributov in spremljevalcev Asklepija, ki je bil znan kot zdravnik bogov in ljudi v grški mitologiji.
Pes je bil spoštovan zaradi svoje zvestobe, čistosti in sposobnosti zaznavanja bolezni in zdravilnih lastnosti zelišč. Legende pripovedujejo, da so psi prihajali v svetišča Asklepija, kjer so ljudje prihajali po zdravilne nasvete in ozdravljenje. Verjeli so, da je bila prisotnost psa v teh svetiščih blagodejna in da so psi lahko s svojim vonjem in čutom za bolezni pomagali pri diagnozi in zdravljenju. Asklepij je bil tudi povezan s kačo, znano kot Asclepiusova kača, ki je postala simbol medicine in je še danes uporabljena kot simbol zdravstvenih ustanov. Skupaj s psom in kačo je bil Asklepij eden najbolj čaščenih bogov v zvezi z zdravstvom v starodavni grški mitologiji.
LIFE. LOVE. MEMORIES.
Štirinožni ljubljenčki imajo prav posebno mesto v našem srcu. Te kepice radosti nam prinašajo izjemno veselje in so prav poseben družinski član. Naj izjemne fotografije, ki razkrivajo neprecenljivo vez med vami in vašimi ljubljenčki, krasijo vaš dom in negujejo dragocen spomin.
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National dog day and its role throughout history
August 26 has been declared World Dog Day since 2004, aimed at raising public awareness about the necessary assistance to dogs worldwide. On this day, the right of dogs to a joyful and safe life without abuse is also emphasized.
Throughout millennia, this wonderful creature has captivated hearts with its ability to offer selfless and unconditional love, earning it the title of “man’s best friend.” Dogs are incredibly diverse, with each breed having its own characteristics that inspire and assist humans in various ways. Some are true athletes, accompanying us on hikes or runs, while others are excellent companions at home, providing emotional support and even being used for therapeutic purposes. Their ability to understand human emotions is remarkable, as they can sense our sadness, joy, or fear and offer comfort or joy.
Since 2004, August 26 has been designated as World Dog Day, focusing on raising public awareness about the necessary assistance to dogs worldwide. On this day, the right of dogs to a joyful and safe life without abuse is emphasized. Throughout time, dogs have played interesting roles; in many mythologies, dogs (such as Anubis, Tuan Kuan, Cerberus, Xolotl, Garm, etc.) are associated with death, the underworld, invisible realms, and as companions to souls through the realm of the underworld.
Every dog must have his day.
― Jonathan Swift
The ancient Mexicans bred dogs specifically for accompanying and guiding the dead to the afterlife. They even sacrificed a dog on the master’s grave, believing it would assist the person in overcoming nine rivers guarding access to the eternal dwelling of the dead, the nine heavens, Chocomemictlan. The thirteenth and last constellation of the old Mexican zodiac is the constellation of the dog, introducing thoughts about death, the end, and the underworld, but also initiation and renewal. According to Aztecs, the tenth day of the calendar is the day of the dog, and the patron deity of the dog is the god of the underworld, with the belief that nocturnal deities dwell in the ten heavens.
According to Zoroastrian teachings, after death, souls walk on the mystical bridge of Chinvat, where clean and unclean gods argue for the souls. The just are led to paradise by dogs, who view the bridge from the side of the clean gods. In Islam, a dog has 52 characteristics, half of which is saintly, and half is satanic. Despite being considered unclean, it is emphasized that killing a dog makes a person unclean, and the evil is as great as killing seven people. It is crucial to note the difference between an ordinary dog and a greyhound, which, due to its nobility in appearance and behavior, is considered a pure animal. In Japan, dogs are fondly regarded as loyal companions, guarding children and assisting women during childbirth. In China, they faithfully accompany immortals.
In ancient Chinese tradition, chaos was depicted in the form of a giant dog with long hair, symbolizing chaos. It has eyes but cannot see, ears but cannot hear, lacks five internal organs, yet it lives. Tatars (descendants of Genghis Khan’s Mongols) believe that God entrusted humans to the care of a dog during creation to protect them from the devil. However, the dog was bribed by the enemy, becoming the main culprit in human downfall.
Among the Iroquois, a dog is a kind of intermediary messenger; according to tradition, they had to sacrifice a white dog every New Year’s holiday. The sacrificial ceremony was the central event of the holiday. The dog was a messenger who hurried to heaven with human prayers. If among Native Americans it was a messenger, among the Germans, the dog Garm guarded the entrance to the realm of the dead, Niflheim, the land of ice and darkness. In Celtic culture, a dog is associated with a society of warriors, and comparing a hero to a dog was considered an honorable recognition or tribute.
In ancient Greece, the three-headed dog Cerberus guarded to prevent any departed soul from escaping Hades or any living soul from entering. In Greek mythology, the dog was considered a healing animal associated with Asclepius, the god of medicine and health. The dog was one of Asclepius’s attributes and companions, known as the healer of gods and humans in Greek mythology.
The dog was respected for its loyalty, purity, and ability to detect diseases and the healing properties of herbs. Legends tell that dogs came to the sanctuaries of Asclepius, where people sought healing advice and cures. They believed that the presence of a dog in these sanctuaries was beneficial, and dogs, with their sense of smell and ability to detect diseases, could assist in diagnosis and treatment. Asclepius was also associated with a snake, known as the Asclepius’s snake, which became a symbol of medicine and is still used as a symbol of health institutions. Together with the dog and the snake, Asclepius was one of the most revered gods related to health in ancient Greek mythology.
LIFE. LOVE. MEMORIES.
Štirinožni ljubljenčki imajo prav posebno mesto v našem srcu. Te kepice radosti nam prinašajo izjemno veselje in so prav poseben družinski član. Naj izjemne fotografije vaših ljubljenčkov krasijo vaš dom in negujejo dragocen spomin.
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