This event is hosted by the Ohio State Libraries.
Since we were children, mythical creatures have captured our imaginations. The histories of creatures such as dragons, unicorns and mermaids have evolved in medieval manuscripts and early print books, shaping our modern literature and popular culture.
This event showcases the historical significance and artistic depictions of the mythical creatures that appear throughout the Rare Books & Manuscripts Library's collections. From the fearsome dragon to the ethereal fairy, come explore the artistic and cultural heritage of these mythical creatures and discover their enduring allure in the upcoming Saturday Spotlight!
This Saturday Spotlight is curated by The Ohio State University English Department Ph.D. Candidate Lauren Colwell. Lauren’s work seeks to define the spiritual and material importance of the plants and animals of the natural world and their place in the literary memory of the early English people. Lauren’s research interests include medieval ecocriticism, material culture, monastic life and environmental history.
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