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The dove, an olive twig in its beak, returns to Noah's Ark. From the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of medieval lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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The dove, an olive twig in its beak, returns to Noah's Ark. From the mosaic fl...

Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) on a throne supported by griffins. From the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor was completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) on a throne supported by griffins. From the m...

"Beasts of India" above the picture of India's conqueror Alexander the Great, from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic was completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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"Beasts of India" above the picture of India's conqueror Alexander the...

The signs of the Zodiac from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. March: a burgher washes his feet. April: a shepherd takes his flock out to graze. The cathedral was built in 1088, the mosaic floor was completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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The signs of the Zodiac from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, s...

King Arthur rides to seek the Grail. Scene from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of medieval knowledge and lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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King Arthur rides to seek the Grail. Scene from the mosaic floor of the cat...

The Great Satan from the Gates of Hell. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of early medieval knowledge and lore. See also 40-11-24/36-45 Apo 12: 9
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The Great Satan from the Gates of Hell. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otrant...

The Great Red Serpent of the Apocalypse (symbol of Satan) swallows a goat, but is in turn attacked by the Lion of Judah. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto southern Italy. The cathedral was built in 1088, the mosaic floor completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-45 Apo 20: 7 - 10
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The Great Red Serpent of the Apocalypse (symbol of Satan) swallows a goat,...

Adam, Eve, and the snake. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of medieval knowledge and mythological lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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Adam, Eve, and the snake. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral...

The signs of the Zodiac from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. November: preparing for winter by chopping fore wood, storing bread, ham and wine. December: killing a bull, fattening a pig. The mosaic was completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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The signs of the Zodiac from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, s...

Adam, Eve, and the snake; the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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Adam, Eve, and the snake; the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire...

The story of Noah; animals entering the Ark. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. Designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The story of Noah; animals entering the Ark. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mo...

The story of Noah: the Ark afloat on the waves. From the Baptistery in Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The story of Noah: the Ark afloat on the waves. From the Baptistery in Floren...