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Cartographers Used to Draw Strange, Enchanting Sea Animals on Medieval Maps—But What Do They Mean? Map Sea Monster, Medieval Map, Medieval Maps, Sea Serpent, Medieval World, World Maps, Medieval Times, Sea Monsters, Mind Map

Depictions of sea serpents, mermaids, and other mythical creatures have long furnished world maps from the 10th century, through medieval times, to the Renaissance. Despite their fantastical and oftentimes enchanting appearances, most of these creatures are based on true encounters with sea animals, demonstrating how mythology and folklore are begotten from reality. Chet Van Duzer's book ...

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