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Sheep Known as “small cattle” in older English literature. This category also includes goats and distinguishes these animals from “large cattle” (i.e., cows). Sheep were the most numerous domestic animals in ancient Israel, and they are mentioned more than 500 times in the Bible. They feature prominently in ancient archaeological records, were vital to ancient economies, and figure as a significant cultural, literary, and religious trope. Despite thousands of ancient documents mentioning sheep, these animals were not usually included in artistic depictions (von Soden, Ancient Orient, 95).
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