I don't know but.... weren't the imaginary animals in bestiaries actually believed at the time to exist.
Don't forget that the 'artist' who drew crocodiles and elephants had never seen any, and only knew about them from hear-say. Not all that different from dragons and mermaids.
(And dragons exist).
Don't forget that the 'artist' who drew crocodiles and elephants had never seen any, and only knew about them from hear-say. Not all that different from dragons and mermaids.
(And dragons exist).