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

Note 77 — BOOK XXXII.1 REMEDIES DERIVED FROM AQUATIC ANIMALS.

John Bostock translation

In reality, the Pastinaca or Sting-ray is not venomous; but the wounds inflicted by the sting in its tail are highly dangerous, from their tendency to gangrene.

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