"there be dragons"

[nq:1]Where does this expression come from? I can see from the context that it's probably used to denote some very foreign or even dangerous place, but it would still be interesting to know the origin.[/nq]
Take a look at http://www.maphist.nl/extra/herebedragons.html

Laura
(emulate St. Geo

[nq:1]Where does this expression come from? I can see from the context that it's probably used to denote some very foreign or even dangerous place, but it would still be interesting to know the origin.[/nq]
Here's a great Web site that tells the truth about that phrase:

http://www.maphist.nl

[nq:1]Where does this expression come from? I can see from the context that it's probably used to denote some very foreign or even dangerous place, but it would still be interesting to know the origin.[/nq]
Interesting. We are told that on ancient maps, regions on the edge were marked "Here be dragons" or "Here be monsters" or similar. Whether anyone can actually point to any map so marked is

[nq:1]Where does this expression come from?[/nq]
Old maps, marking unexplored and presumedly dangerous regions.

[nq:2]Where does this expression come from? I can see from ... but it would still be interesting to know the origin.[/nq]
[nq:1]Take a look at http://www.maphist.nl/extra/herebedragons.html[/nq]
Excellent find. We should proffer Erin C Blake to join us here. She has a style and tenacity to suit our

[nq:2]Take a look at http://www.maphist.nl/extra/herebedragons.html[/nq]
[nq:1]Excellent find. We should proffer Erin C Blake to join us here.[/nq]^^
Tut, Tut.

Laura F. Spira filted:
[nq:2]Where does this expression come from? I can see from ... but it would still be interesting to know the origin.[/nq]
[nq:1]Take a look at http://www.maphist.nl/extra/herebedragons.html[/nq]
Wouldn't it be a great slogan to carve in the gates at the home of the Captai

[nq:2]Excellent find. We should proffer Erin C Blake to join us here.[/nq]
^^
[nq:1]Tut, Tut.[/nq]
You have a penchant for Egyptian Mummies?

John Dean
Oxford

^^
[nq:2]Tut, Tut.[/nq]
[nq:1]You have a penchant for Egyptian Mummies?[/nq]
I do not think they make plurals like that in Egypt. Are you English?

[nq:2]Take a look at http://www.maphist.nl/extra/herebedragons.html[/nq]
[nq:1]Excellent find. We should proffer Erin C Blake to join us here. She has a style and tenacity to suit our most stringent and exacting requirements.[/nq]
Obaue: shouldn't that be "proffer an invitation to"?

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