Dogs and other animals, human companions here and in the afterlife

Pre-Hispanic burials evidence the close relationship of companionship. Western influence gave the night a sense of fear, of evil spirits, added on the occasion of the Day of the Dead. Nocturnal butterflies were considered evil beings.

Dogs and other animals, human companions here and in the afterlife
Puppies and other animals, companions of human beings here and hereafter. Image by Václav Závada from Pixabay