Unicorns and Flying Dragons in Noah's Ark: The Bible Story according to Medieval and Modern European Works of Art
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https://doi.org/10.17851/1982-3053.13.24.193-206Mots-clés :
Noah's Ark, Works of Art, MidrashRésumé
The current study analyzes several medieval and modern works of art that portray mythological creatures who entered Noah's ark (Genesis 6:5-9) – flying dragon-like and imaginary creatures as well as unicorns. The artists assumedly chose to portray these animals for several reasons: a) in the ancient world the existence of creatures with unusual and exceptional qualities was a commonly held belief; b) mythological animals aroused the imagination of the ancients and sparked their curiosity.
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