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  2. Balius and Xanthus - Wikipedia

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    Based on fragments from Alcman and Stesichorus, an alternative story of the horses can be derived. [1] The horses, named Xanthus and Cyllarus, are the sons of Poseidon, who gave them to Hera as a gift. The latter bestowed them onto the Dioscuri to use as their horses in battle, and Xanthus retains his ability to speak with Castor. [1]

  3. Equine ethics - Wikipedia

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    Equine ethics is a field of ethical and philosophical inquiry focused on human interactions with horses. It seeks to examine and potentially reform practices that may be deemed unethical, encompassing various aspects such as breeding, care, usage (particularly in sports), and end-of-life considerations.

  4. Horse behavior - Wikipedia

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    Free-roaming mustangs (Utah, 2005). Horse behavior is best understood from the view that horses are prey animals with a well-developed fight-or-flight response.Their first reaction to a threat is often to flee, although sometimes they stand their ground and defend themselves or their offspring in cases where flight is untenable, such as when a foal would be threatened.

  5. Horsing Around: Horses and humans have been partners for ...

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    Today, she is horsing around and gives us facts that make horses so special and loved. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...

  6. These Deadly Animals Kill The Most Humans Each Year - AOL

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    Which wild animals kill the most humans? This video comparison breaks it all down according to statistics. The post These Deadly Animals Kill The Most Humans Each Year appeared first on Nerdist.

  7. Inspiring horse dances to 'Smooth' by Santana in Olympic ...

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    The video is blowing up the internet, and it has reminded people of a meme from not long ago in which people were editing videos of horses jumping set to popular songs. For example, here's "I Love ...

  8. Nuckelavee - Wikipedia

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    The nuckelavee (/ n ʌ k l ɑː ˈ v iː /) or nuckalavee is a horse-like demon from Orcadian folklore that combines equine and human elements. British folklorist Katharine Briggs called it "the nastiest" [1] of all the demons of Scotland's Northern Isles. The nuckelavee's breath was thought to wilt crops and sicken livestock, and the creature ...

  9. Domestication of the horse - Wikipedia

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    Examples include horse remains interred in human graves; changes in the ages and sexes of the horses killed by humans; the appearance of horse corrals; equipment such as bits or other types of horse tack; horses interred with equipment intended for use by horses, such as chariots; and depictions of horses used for equestrianism, driving ...