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Myth of the Day: Blafard

Myth of the Day: Blafard

Explore the Blafard's legend: an 18th-century allegory of transatlantic skepticism, symbolizing Old World views on New World 'decay'.

Feb 06, 2025
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Myth of the Day: Blafard
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Region/Culture: United States, North America (United States, Canada)

Mythos: European Mythology (Originated from European imagination, specifically Cornelius De Pauw in the 18th century)

Primary Type/Nature: Monsters and Beasts

Mythical Attributes: The Blafard is a strange albino creature thought to be the result of accidental simian crossbreeding.

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