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Lycanthropy: forest demon captured in Germany in 1531 (1669). Artist: Unknown

Lycanthropy: forest demon captured in Germany in 1531 (1669). Artist: Unknown

1-157-304 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Lycanthropy: forest demon captured in Germany in 1531 (1669). This creature was said to inhabit forests round Salzburg and Hamburg. it was perhaps a witch wearing an uncured skin, a primitive rite which could have given rise to the werewolf legend. From an edition of Historiae animalum by Conrad Gesner.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Conrad Gesner: Swiss: Naturalist, university professor
Medium
  1. Woodcut
Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Religion & Belief Mythology

Religion & Belief Magic & Witchcraft

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3808x2752
File Size : 30,702kb

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  1. 001652
  1. 001652
  1. 0390004096
  1. 1-157-304
  1. 1157304
  1. 4096
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