Castor
Castor refers to an ancient and common belief that the castor (beaver) mutilates itself to evade hunters. This belief is found in Egyptian hieroglyphs, Aesop’s fables, Pline, Aristotle, and others. However, this is now recognized as a mistake. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Castor and PolluxFranz Joseph Gall (Scientist)The Werewolf in Central European … Read more