Sea Monsters 1544
by Photo Researchers
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Sea Monsters 1544
Artist
Photo Researchers
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Photograph - Photograph
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Imaginary sea monsters from by Munster based on creatures from Carta Marina by Olaus Magnus. Sebastian Munster (January 20, 1488 - May 26, 1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Christian Hebraist scholar. His work, the Cosmographia from 1544, was the earliest German description of the world. Sea monsters are sea-dwelling mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or multi-armed beasts. They can be slimy or scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water.
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June 16th, 2014
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