Greek and Roman
The Dolphins of Tunisia
“Dolphins are not afraid of humans as something alien, but come to meet vessels at sea and play and leap around them; they try to race ships and overtake them even when they are under full sail.” […]
Pliny
Greek and Roman
The Power of Onions
“Onions are said to be a soporific and, eaten with bread, to be capable of healing mouth sores.” […]
Greek and Roman
Evidence of Mer-Folk
“I have illustrious knights as authority for the assertion that a Triton has been seen by them in the Gulf of Gades, perfect resembling a man in his physical appearance.” […]