The Book of the Marvels of the World, Marco Polo - Odoric of Pordenone

Dragons of Yunnan, f. 55v


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In this province, there are enormous snakes or serpents, whose sheer size inspires fear and dread. The largest can grow up to ten paces long and are as thick as a barrel six palms around. They have two front legs near their heads, with claws resembling those of a hawk or a lion. Their heads are gigantic, with enormous eyes and jaws so large they could swallow a man in a single bite. Their size and ferocity are so astonishing that merely seeing them is enough to provoke terror.


f. 55v

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Dragons of Yunnan, f. 55v

In this province, there are enormous snakes or serpents, whose sheer size inspires fear and dread. The largest can grow up to ten paces long and are as thick as a barrel six palms around. They have two front legs near their heads, with claws resembling those of a hawk or a lion. Their heads are gigantic, with enormous eyes and jaws so large they could swallow a man in a single bite. Their size and ferocity are so astonishing that merely seeing them is enough to provoke terror.


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