05-01-2017, 02:11 PM
The seahorse hypothesis is appealing to modern eyes because we base it on actual seahorses we have seen, such as the one in the photo above in this thread.
The problem is that in medieval times the representation of seahorses is elusive, and when the seahorse/hippocampus is depicted it tends to be as a rather literal horse of the sea.
![[Image: Cyrzv3oXAAAqESB.jpg]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cyrzv3oXAAAqESB.jpg)
BL Harley MS 4751, f. 68r (England, 13th century)
I do find the possibility of the dragon turning out to be a hybrid/ chimera interesting though.
The problem is that in medieval times the representation of seahorses is elusive, and when the seahorse/hippocampus is depicted it tends to be as a rather literal horse of the sea.
BL Harley MS 4751, f. 68r (England, 13th century)
I do find the possibility of the dragon turning out to be a hybrid/ chimera interesting though.