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| + | The Allocamelus is a creature with origins in Medieval European mythology, legend and folklore. The earliest account of its existence is recorded in art dating back to 1558 from a Dutch art piece. |
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| + | It would go on to be used as a mascot for the crest of the English [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastland_Company Eastland Company] and from there, a mascot for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_Company Russia Company]. |
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Revision as of 04:30, 7 July 2014
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| Alternate Names/Spellings | Allocamel, Ass-Camel |
| Origins | Medieval European Mythology, Legend and Folklore |
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| Element | Earth/Metal/Sand |
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| Appearance | Sort of like a llama... |
Origins
The Allocamelus is a creature with origins in Medieval European mythology, legend and folklore. The earliest account of its existence is recorded in art dating back to 1558 from a Dutch art piece.
It would later be included in the 1658 work of one Edward Topsell called The History of Four-footed Beasts and Serpents, where it was speculated that the creature was the offspring of a mule and a camel.
It would go on to be used as a mascot for the crest of the English Eastland Company and from there, a mascot for the Russia Company.