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This exhibit examines two chapters from Book 8 in Pliny the Elder: The Natural History. It covers Chapter 21: Wonderful Feats Performed by Lions and Chapter 64: The Nature of the Horse. Both of these describe how these animals were able to form connections with men, and even became aquantiances. The lions were much harder to tame compared to the horses, but they would still show their loyalty to a man if that man had helped the lion in some way, usually by helping it when its hurt. The horses, on the other hand, have a very strong connection with their owner, and will not waste their time helping any one else besides their master. They become extremely devestated when they are separated from their owner, and in some cases, would kill themselves.