The Romans And Their Fondness For Pets
Not unlike present-day individuals, ancient Romans liked to keep animals as pets. Here was what The Classical Journal had to say about it: “The ancient Greeks and Romans were [even] more lavish than the modern world in their expressed affection for beasts.” Dogs and cats were favorites, and were frequently spoiled. Some Romans opted to keep apes and monkeys as pets, and others preferred birds and even snakes. In the Journal, it’s reported that after a visit to Macedonia, Alexander the false prophet said he had seen “great serpents, quite tame and gentle, so that they were kept by women, slept with children, let themselves be stepped on, were not angry when they were stroked, and took milk from the breast just like babies.”
The Romans And Their Fondness For Pets
The Roman Empire Was Very Densely Populated
We already informed you that the Roman Empire only ended up in the 28th spot in the list of largest empires in the world. However, they definitely filled a small area with plenty of people. In fact, it has been estimated that it covered about 4.4 million square miles. For the sake of reference, 57 million people lived there. The population density of Ancient Rome might not be as high as New York City, though it was not that far off.
The Densely Populated Roman Empire