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The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 5 (of 6)

Note 2228 — BOOK XXVIII. REMEDIES DERIVED FROM LIVING CREATURES.

John Bostock translation

One peculiarity not mentioned by Pliny, is, that its skin, like that of the sea-calf, was said to be proof against the effects of lightning.

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