The three myths discussed are: Columbus proved the earth was round, ancient mariners mapped the coast of Antarctica, and "Here there be dragons." The greatest value, however, of the article is its illustration of the importance of the medieval map in history.
Debunking medieval map myths
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-09-10 16:56
In a 2002 article for the website Strange Horizons, Michael Livingston looks at three modern myths about medieval maps, and discusses what medieval maps truly were.
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