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Olaus Magnus - On the Signification of Thunderstorms for Every Specific Month

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Olaus Magnus - On the Signification of Thunderstorms for Every Specific Month

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The round ribbon in the middle symbolizes the year. We recognize the months (A = April, M = May, I = June etc.). The winter months give much snow and a little of thunderstorms. The summer months give rain and much thunder. At bottom two wise men with rune staffs.

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1555
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"Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus", book 1 - retrieved from Lars Henriksson's clipart collection, descriptions used with permission.
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