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Pliny, the Roman historian who died from volcanic gasses while investigating the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79, wrote, “Upon the coast of Affricke inhabit the Ptoeambati and Ptoemphanae [in what is now Ethiopia]: who have a dog for their king, and him they obey, according to the signs which he maketh by moving the parts of his body, which they take to be his commandments, and religiously they do observe them.”

Source:

Stephens, John Richard. “Odds and Ends.” Weird History 101: Tales of Intrigue, Mayhem, and Outrageous Behavior. New York: Barnes & Noble, 2006. 144-45. Print.

Further Reading:

Pliny the Elder (born Gaius Plinius Secundus)

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79

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>[Pliny](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/Pliny_the_Elder.png), the Roman historian who died from volcanic gasses while investigating the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79, wrote, “Upon the coast of Affricke inhabit the Ptoeambati and Ptoemphanae [in what is now Ethiopia]: who have a dog for their king, and him they obey, according to the signs which he maketh by moving the parts of his body, which they take to be his commandments, and religiously they do observe them.” _____________________ **Source:** Stephens, John Richard. “Odds and Ends.” *Weird History 101: Tales of Intrigue, Mayhem, and Outrageous Behavior*. New York: Barnes & Noble, 2006. 144-45. Print. _____________________ **Further Reading:** [Pliny the Elder (born Gaius Plinius Secundus)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_the_Elder) [Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruption_of_Mount_Vesuvius_in_79) ___________________________ **If you enjoy this type of content, please consider donating to my [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/HistoryLockeBox)!**

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