Aztecs buried Xolo dogs as guides to the afterlife
The Xoloitzcuintli was an entirely bald, heavily wrinkled dog breed tasked with a massive spiritual burden. Aztecs believed these deeply weird-looking pets were uniquely capable of guiding human souls across the perilous rivers of the underworld. Consequently, a deceased owner was often buried alongside their loyal, incredibly chilly canine.

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