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zeeridder • also called sitiron. Zeeridder translates as sea knight. It was first described by Jacob van Maerlant in the late 13th century [1] and later included in Adriaen Coenens series of books [2]. The zeeridder looks like it is wearing armour (made of skin), has a shield to protect him, and strong hands. It is said they occur in the sea around England.
- Country of origin
- Belgium or the Netherlands
References
- ↑ Jacob van Maerlant, ca. 1350. Der naturen bloeme.
- ↑ Adriaen Coenen, 1584. Dat eerste boock van menich derleij walvischen ende ander selseme groote wonderlijke visschen. Accessed at: 707256, Collectie Stad Antwerpen, Erfgoedbibliotheek Hendrik Conscience, Bruikleen Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde Antwerpen (KMDA).[1]
