The Elephant in Medieval Legend and Art

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

Journal of the Royal Archaeological Institute
Volume 76
London, 1919

In this article Druce describes not only the legend and art of the elephant, but also the relation of the legends of the dragon and mandrake to that of the elephant. Examples and images are taken from manuscripts, church carvings, and heraldry. The digital text contains over 30 high quality images.

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