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The symbolism of the horse is similarly represented from ancient Greek lyrical poetry to the present day. In the so-called Akritika (medieval poems), Grivas and Black are only two of the many horses that feature prominently, while their companionship with warriors is often mentioned in the ‘kleftika’ songs and epics of folklore. Considering the above and our long-standing relationship with the animal, the question arises of how can this entirely sympathetic animal evoke so much hatred and malice in Australia by calling for its gruesome and brutal killing?...