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Post by Admin on Sept 23, 2016 5:50:00 GMT
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Post by Admin on Sept 23, 2016 8:26:06 GMT
Quote:Reproduction of Hecataeus' map of the Mediterranean, made c.500 BC in Ancient Greece  Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Oct 5, 2016 11:19:10 GMT
One of my favorite finds! Quote:Decorative Seal for Bread Baking in the Form of a Dolphin! 4th century: t.co/sYbVjSOQG4 |
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Post by Admin on Oct 6, 2016 9:19:46 GMT
Argos  Various seafaring traders of the Mediterranean. The name comes from the Argo, ship of the Argonauts; or perhaps from the city of Argos, Peloponnesos, reputedly the oldest city in Greece, situated at the head of the Gulf of Argolis near modern Nafplion. Also, hints of Italy in regards to the indigenous population's appearance, names and culture. Howard labels the populace of his Argos as "Argosseans", whereas the folk of the historical Argos are known as "Argives". In Hyborian Age cartography, Argos takes on the shape of a "shoe" in its border boundaries as compared to Italy appearing as a "boot". The coastal city of Messantia/Massantia derives its name from Massalia, the name given to Marseilles by its Greek founders. Note that the argos is a monster from the MONSTROUS MANUAL, originally from Spelljammer. This extra-terrestrial horror should be found aboard some of the trading ships of the Mare Librum. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyborian_Age#Etymology
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Post by Admin on Oct 7, 2016 11:33:20 GMT
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Post by Admin on Feb 21, 2017 6:29:40 GMT
Geryon is said to dwell on an isle of the Mare Librum, near the coast of North Afrik, close to the Atlas Mountains. Although he does indeed rule the 5th plane of Hell, it is quite possible that he has a home on the Prime Material, as well. Some say that this whole isle is a beautiful yet deadly garden. Others speculate that it is located not far off the coast of Numidia. 
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Post by Admin on Feb 26, 2017 13:31:09 GMT
Hippocampi are found in the Mare Librum, especially around Aegean Islands. They are associated with Poseidon. 
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Post by Admin on Feb 26, 2017 13:34:24 GMT
Quote:The Battle of Gibraltar, 1607 - Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen, 1622  Thanks to: Theslo of Qualon cf. Neat Pictures: added more! [adultish]
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Post by Admin on Feb 27, 2017 4:46:50 GMT
The oldest original cartographic artifact in the Library of Congress: a portolan nautical chart of the Mediterranean Sea. Second quarter of the 14th century.  Note that this is an actual artifact on Aerth, The Mare Librum Portolan. |
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Post by Admin on Feb 27, 2017 5:27:35 GMT
Mermaids are born from the burning timbers of the ships sunk in the Trojan War. 
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Post by Admin on Mar 1, 2017 14:40:57 GMT
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