First Printed Map of Australia: Nova Guinea Forma & Situs

Nova Guinea Forma & Situs; Cornelis De Jode (1568-1600),…
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Nova Guinea Forma & Situs; Cornelis De Jode (1568-1600), Antwerp, 1593; the rare uncoloured map of New Guinea, is recognised as the first printed map of Australia. The whole of the lower half of the map depicts an entirely imaginary northern coast of Australia depicting of a native man with bow and arrow attacking a gryphon, a snake and a lion. 25 cm x 40 cm

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  • Gryphon - A gryphon is a mythical beast with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion.

    This fictional character was devised by Lewis Carroll in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", written in 1865.
  • Griffin / Griffon / Gryphon - A griffin, also known as a griffon or gryphon, is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. It is typically depicted as a powerful and majestic beast, with the body and legs of a lion and the head, wings, and talons of an eagle. The griffin is widely recognized as a symbol of strength, courage, and guardianship, and has been used in a variety of cultures throughout history.

    In ancient mythology, the griffin was often associated with the gods and was considered a symbol of divine power. In ancient Greece, for example, the griffin was associated with the sun god Helios, while in ancient Egypt, it was associated with the goddess Hathor. In medieval European heraldry, the griffin was used as a symbol of strength, valour, and protection, and was often featured on the coats of arms of noble families.

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