'Mappae mundi' and Scandinavia. (medieval world maps): An article from: Scandinavian Studies

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From the supplier: A study of the depictions of Scandinavia in 'mappae mundi,' medieval world maps, offers insight into historical conceptions of that part of the world. Representations of Scandinavia on such maps pre-dates the 14th-century portolan maps often cited as the earliest known cartographic depictions of the region. A comparison of 'mappae mundi' and relevant literature of the era shows that cartographers often ignored textualized descriptions of the area and chose to depict Scandinavia as a peninsula, rather than an island, as it was depicted in literature.

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Title: 'Mappae mundi' and Scandinavia. (medieval world maps)
Author: Leonid S. Chekin
Publication:Scandinavian Studies (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 1993
Publisher: Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study
Volume: v65 Issue: n4 Page: p487(34)

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