A relief from Ptuj Castle, Slovenia (12th century).

    The description of Brendan's whale is perhaps informed by the ancient and medieval image of the Ouroboros, a snake / serpent that swallows its tail.

    Navigatio Brendani 10.13:

    Quaerit semper suam caudam ut simul iungat capitī.

      

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    Image
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    Date
    12th century AD
    Location
    Slovenia
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