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SEA SERPENT ALOES
The ALOES seen off the coast of Hispaniola (West Indies) by the early navigators of Columbuss time Date: late 15th century
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This print depicts a fascinating tale from the late 15th century, an era of exploration and discovery when the mysterious and unknown were abundant. The image presents the Sea Serpent Aloes, a mythical creature that was said to inhabit the waters off the coast of Hispaniola in the West Indies. According to early navigators' accounts, during Columbus' time, these serpentine beings were believed to protect the groves of Aloes, a valuable plant prized for its aromatic resin. The Sea Serpent Aloes is depicted in this print as a sinuous creature, its body undulating through the clear, turquoise waters. Its head is adorned with the distinctive spiky leaves of the Aloes plant, while its eyes seem to gleam with an otherworldly light. The creature's body is covered in intricate scales, and it appears to be coiled around a large Aloes plant, its tail curling protectively around it. Folklore surrounding the Sea Serpent Aloes was widespread among sailors and explorers of the time. Some believed that the creature could be placated with offerings of Aloes resin, while others held that it was a harbinger of good luck or ill fortune, depending on its behavior towards the sailors. Regardless, the legend of the Sea Serpent Aloes added to the allure and intrigue of the New World, fueling the imaginations of explorers and inspiring countless stories and tales. This evocative print serves as a reminder of the rich folklore and mythology that accompanied the early European exploration of the Americas, and the enduring power of the sea and its mysteries to captivate the human imagination.
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