Monday, September 30, 2013

Map: Sea Beasts

Olaus Magnus' Carta Marina (via Slate)


























Olaus Magnus, a Swedish Catholic priest, spent twelve years drafting this beautiful, seemingly fanciful map of northern Europe and the surrounding seas, which was printed in 1539. Head over to Slate to read more about the monsters and features depicted in cool, interactive form. 





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