The Portuguese podengo was a fitting choice to represent Argos in Christopher Nolan's modern day adaption of Homer's epic poem.

Argos waited twenty long years for his master Odysseus to return home, surely earning him the title of most loyal dog in Greek mythology.

Maera was a dog of Icarius, as described in "Astronomica," an ancient guide later translated into English. Maera lead Icarius' daughter, Erigone, to Icarius' body. After finding Icarius dead, Erigone and the dog died as well. Zeus, taking pity, then represented the three in the stars, with Maera being known in the stars as Procyon by the Greeks.

"The Odyssey" is one of the most hyped movie dropping in 2026, but it can be good to go in prepared for the outcome of any dogs in the film. The latest Christopher Nolan epic features a perfect but very old boy named Argos - who was Odysseus' dog.

The bonds between humans and animals are richly represented in both literature and visual arts throughout ancient Greek culture.

With its expressive eyes, striking appearance and fierce loyalty, the Portugese Podengo is stealing scenes in Christopher Nolan's epic new film

The quiet, devastating reunion of master and dog, recently given the Hollywood treatment, remains one of the most poignant scenes in Western literature.