Allocamelus Explained

In heraldry, the Allocamelus (a.k.a. Ass-Camel) was the depiction of a mythical creature with the head of a donkey and the body of a camel.[1] It was first used as a crest for the English Eastland Company, and later by the Russia Company.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rose, Carol . Giants Monsters and Dragons: An Encyclopedia Of Folklore Legend And Myth . 2001-12-04 . W. W. Norton & Company . 978-0-393-32211-8 . 13 . en.
  2. Book: Gough . Henry . A Glossary of Terms Used in Heraldry . Parker . James . 1894 . J. Parker . 9 . en.