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A beast with one single head but four bodies, 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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A beast with one single head but four bodies, from the mosaic floor of the cat...

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. January: a woman warms her hands; February: a woman prepares a roast piglet, a "porchetta". The cathedral was built in 1088, the mosaic floor was completed in 1166. See also 15-03-05/16-42
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The signs of the Zodiac from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, s...

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...

The signs of the Zodiac from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. May: a woman in festive dress holds the blossoming branches of a tree; June: a farmer with phrygian cap harvesting corn. The cathedral was built in 1088,the mosaic completed in1166 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...

Abraham and Isaac, symbols of God-Father and Christ; 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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Abraham and Isaac, symbols of God-Father and Christ; from the mosaic floor of t...

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,...

After the Fall: Adam and Eve discovering their nakedness. 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 was completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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After the Fall: Adam and Eve discovering their nakedness. From the mos...