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The Hereford Mappa Mundi is a world-map of a form deriving from the T and O pattern. Drawn on a single sheet of vellum, it is the largest medieval map known to still exist. It depicts 420 towns, 15 Biblical events, 33 animals and plants, 32 people, and 5 scenes from classical mythology.
The present detail of the Mappamundi shows the pelican opening its breast to feed its young. It is an image of Christ.
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