D — shows near the small A: the islands and the diocese of the Faroe Islands (Faren), its fish-eating inhabitants cut up
and divide among themselves the big sea animals thrown up by the storms. B: Here heads of ravens are given as a tri-
bute to the governor of the region as a sign that they have killed the destructive bird which kills sheep and lambs. C: At
the approach to this island there is a high rock, which the sailors call the Monk - an excellent protection against storms.
D: The terrible sea monster Ziphius devouring a seal. E: Another grizzly monster, name unknown, lurking at its side (that
is to say at the side of Ziphius). F: Here lies the isalnd of Tyle (Tile). G: The Hetlandic (Shetlandic) islands and bishop-
ric, a fertile country with the most beautiful women. H: The Orcadic (Orkney) islands and bishopric, 33 in number, whi-
ch in ancient times was called a kingdom. I: Ducks being hatched from the fruit of the trees. K: A sea monster similar to
a pig. |