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A blog dedicated to classical antiquity, poetry, and the visual arts. All translations of Greek and Latin are my own unless otherwise noted.

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The fiery death of a phoenix. Miniature from the Aberdeen Bestiary (Aberdeen University Library MS 24), created by an unknown English artist ca. 1200.

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Adam names the animals in the Garden of Eden. Illustration from the "Aberdeen Bestiary", unknown English artist, 12th century. Aberdeen University Library, MS 24 fol. 5r.

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