Folio 65v Commentary

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f65v Text: Snakes are reptiles. Many are poisonous. The Dragon is bigger than all snakes. Illustration: The dragon strangles an elephant. The text says the dragon has a crest, small mouth and does not kill with its teeth but with its tail. The illustrator has added massive teeth and wings. The description applies to an African python which can kill deer if not actually elephants by strangulation. Two initials, type 2. The illustration in detail