Argos (dog)
In Homer's Odyssey, Argos (/ˈɑːrɡɒs, -ɡəs/; Greek: Ἄργος) is Odysseus' faithful dog.
Odysseus leaning on his pilgrim's staff, and recognised by his old dog, Argos (Early Greek intaglio, on a chalcedony scarabaeoid) | |
| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | Ἄργος |
| Nation from | Greek |
| Employer | Odysseus |
| Known for | Speed and strength and his superior tracking skills |
| Appearance | Lying neglected on a pile of cow manure, infested with fleas, old and very tired |
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