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From Dragons To Mythic Locations, These Are The Biggest Mistakes In Ancient Maps

Featuring fictitious beasts, Gods, and constellations, historic maps weren't exactly the most accurate – but they do sound a lot of fun.

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When it comes to mapmaking, humans haven't always stuck to the rules: ancient maps were riddled with inaccuracies, and covered with fantastical beasts and mythic places. Take a look at the history of mapmaking and discover what blunders early cartographers made in their attempts to depict the world's geography.

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