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When we look at writings from 400-500 years ago and monsters are mentioned, we think "oh, they didn't know any better, we know the truth." Did people in 1600 think that of people in 1200, or did they take tales as truthful?

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When we look at writings from 400-500 years ago and monsters are mentioned, we think "oh, they didn't know any better, we know the truth." Did people in 1600 think that of people in 1200, or did they take tales as truthful?	106