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Aspidochelone, Legendary Sea Monster

16th century illustration depicting an Aspidochelone, a legendary sea creature whose main attribute is its large size. The typical fable involves sailors mistaking the creature for an island and making landfall, eventually going to their deaths when it submerges once more.

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Aspidochelone, Legendary Sea Monster

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16th century illustration depicting an Aspidochelone, a legendary sea creature whose main attribute is its large size. The typical fable involves sailors mistaking the creature for an island and making landfall, eventually going to their deaths when it submerges once more.

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4557 x 2097 px | 27.3 MB

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38.6 x 17.8 cm | 15.2 x 7.0 in (300 dpi)

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