When the Atlantic Was Full of Islands: Mythical Lands West of Medieval Europe - Medievalists.net
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The belief in enigmatic islands in the Atlantic, such as Hy Brazil and those depicted in St. Brendan's tales, fueled curiosity and exploration during the Middle Ages.
The medieval narrative surrounding the Atlantic Ocean was rich with imagination, suggesting it was not empty but filled with mystical islands waiting to be discovered.
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