On the Legend of the Serra or Saw-Fish

by George C. Druce, F.S.A.

Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries
Second Series, Volume 31
London, 1919
Pages 20-35

This article is a detailed exploration of the mythology, iconology and depiction of the sawfish in medieval manuscripts and other artwork. The digitized images have been enhanced to bring out what detail they contain; their content has not been edited.

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