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title: Elephants with Mythical Beasts
author: Victoria & Albert Museum
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19658/elephants-with-mythical-beasts/
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updated: 2024-11-25
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# Elephants with Mythical Beasts

_Authored by Victoria & Albert Museum_

## Image File

[![Elephants with Mythical Beasts](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19658.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19658.jpg)

## Image Caption

A Mughal painting showing mythical winged beasts surrounded by elephants. Line drawing with coloured wash, about 1610 – 20, Mughal. Museum no. IM.155-1914. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

## Cite This Work

### APA
Museum, V. &. A. (2024, November 25). Elephants with Mythical Beasts. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19658/elephants-with-mythical-beasts/>
### Chicago
Museum, Victoria & Albert. "Elephants with Mythical Beasts." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 25, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19658/elephants-with-mythical-beasts/>.
### MLA
Museum, Victoria & Albert. "Elephants with Mythical Beasts." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Nov 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19658/elephants-with-mythical-beasts/>.

## License & Copyright

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