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Ludolacra

The ludolacra, says Thomas of Cantimpré, is a wonderful fish with two "wings" (fins) on its face and two on its back. The artist has faithfully followed the description.

The image was obtained from the source listed below.

Bibliothèque Municipale de Valenciennes

Manuscript

Bibliothèque Municipale de Valenciennes, MS 320 (Liber de natura rerum), folio 117r

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