Questions tagged [mississippi river]
How were dogs used in ancient Baytown culture?
Category: Dog-Related History and Culture
Dogs played a significant role in the lives of the ancient Baytown culture, a pre-Columbian Native American society that thrived in the Mississippi River Valley between approximately 300 and 700 CE. The Baytown culture is considered a precursor to the more well-known Mississippian culture, and their...
How were dogs used in ancient Taensa culture?
Category: Dog-Related History and Culture
The Taensa people, an ancient Native American tribe that inhabited the southeastern United States, particularly near the Mississippi River, had a unique relationship with dogs that reflected their cultural and practical needs. While specific historical records about the Taensa are limited, archaeolo...