Elephant - Revision history

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	The '''elephant''' is a large quadruped with a [[leather]]y hide and a prominent proboscis or ''trunk''. It exists in two species, one in [[Africa]], the other in [[Asia]].		The '''elephant''' is a large quadruped with a [[leather]]y hide and a prominent proboscis or ''trunk''. It exists in two species, one in [[Africa]], the other in [[Asia]].

Paul Matisz at 14:57, 28 April 2006

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	In the [[medieval]] period, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire\|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An elephant was supposed to be autopsied around the early-[[16th century]].		In the [[medieval]] period, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire\|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An elephant was supposed to be autopsied around the early-[[16th century]].

	==Elephants in Heraldry===		==Elephants in Heraldry==
	The [[heraldic]] elephant was uncommon in period, and was often depicted supporting a [[tower]] on its back.		The [[heraldic]] elephant was uncommon in period, and was often depicted supporting a [[tower]] on its back.
	In [[SCA]] heraldry the presence or absence of the a tower does not constitute a [[point of difference]], even if specifically blazoned.		In [[SCA]] heraldry the presence or absence of the a tower does not constitute a [[point of difference]], even if specifically blazoned.

Paul Matisz at 14:57, 28 April 2006

2006-04-28T14:57:30Z

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	In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]] and especially the [[Barony of Rising Waters]] depictions of elephants are associated with the late Baroness [[Fionnadh Averylle O'Connor of Maidenhead]], and tend not to be used on arms, out of respect for that lady.		In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]] and especially the [[Barony of Rising Waters]] depictions of elephants are associated with the late Baroness [[Fionnadh Averylle O'Connor of Maidenhead]], and tend not to be used on arms, out of respect for that lady.

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Paul Matisz: added heraldic elephant info and regional difference

2006-04-28T14:57:08Z

added heraldic elephant info and regional difference

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	In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]] and especially the [[Barony of Rising Waters]] depictions of elephants are associated with the late Baroness [[Fionnadh Averylle O'Connor of Maidenhead]], and tend not to be used on arms, out of respect for that lady.		In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]] and especially the [[Barony of Rising Waters]] depictions of elephants are associated with the late Baroness [[Fionnadh Averylle O'Connor of Maidenhead]], and tend not to be used on arms, out of respect for that lady.

	[[category:animal]]		[[category:animal:device heraldry]]

Paul Matisz: added heraldic elephant info and regional difference

2006-04-28T14:55:56Z

added heraldic elephant info and regional difference

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	In the [[medieval]] period, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire\|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An elephant was supposed to be autopsied around the early-[[16th century]].		In the [[medieval]] period, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire\|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An elephant was supposed to be autopsied around the early-[[16th century]].

			==Elephants in Heraldry===
			The [[heraldic]] elephant was uncommon in period, and was often depicted supporting a [[tower]] on its back.
			In [[SCA]] heraldry the presence or absence of the a tower does not constitute a [[point of difference]], even if specifically blazoned.

			In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]] and especially the [[Barony of Rising Waters]] depictions of elephants are associated with the late Baroness [[Fionnadh Averylle O'Connor of Maidenhead]], and tend not to be used on arms, out of respect for that lady.

	[[category:animal]]		[[category:animal]]

User 144 at 07:18, 28 April 2006

2006-04-28T07:18:45Z

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	In the [[medieval]] period, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire\|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An elephant was supposed to be autopsied around the early-[[16th century]].		In the [[medieval]] period, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire\|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An elephant was supposed to be autopsied around the early-[[16th century]].

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Cian: links

2006-04-21T13:21:38Z

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	The '''elephant''' is a large quadruped with a ~~leathery~~ hide and a prominent proboscis or '''trunk'''. It exists in two species, one in [[Africa]], the other in [[Asia]].		The '''elephant''' is a large quadruped with a [[leather]]y hide and a prominent proboscis or ''trunk''. It exists in two species, one in [[Africa]], the other in [[Asia]].

	In the classical period the Asian elephant was known only locally; the African, however, achieved fame and prominence when the Cathaginian adventurer ~~'''~~Hannibal~~'''~~ obtained a supply (presumably from trans-Saharan sources) with which he mounted an invasion of [[~~Rome\|~~Roman]] [[Spain]], and then, via the Alps, of [[Italy]].		In the [[classical]] period the Asian elephant was known only locally; the African, however, achieved fame and prominence when the Cathaginian adventurer [[Hannibal]] obtained a supply (presumably from trans-Saharan sources) with which he mounted an invasion of [[Roman]] [[Spain]], and then, via the Alps, of [[Italy]]. All but one of his elephants died, of swamp fever, before he attacked [[Rome]], but the "mighty Roman Republic" had learned of elephants, and of the reticence of [[cavalry]] to approach them, and Roman generals thereafter lusted for elephant troops with which to cow their foes.
	All but one of his elephants died, of swamp fever, before he attacked Rome, but the "mighty Roman Republic" had learned of elephants, and of the reticence of cavalry to approach them, and Roman generals thereafter lusted for elephant troops with which to cow their foes.

	In the medieval, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire\|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An ~~elephnat~~ was supposed to be autopsied around the early-16th century.		In the [[medieval]] period, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire\|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An elephant was supposed to be autopsied around the early-[[16th century]].

Simoncursitor: A "Wanted Page" -- wants more depth

2006-04-19T09:35:45Z

A "Wanted Page" -- wants more depth

New page

The '''elephant''' is a large quadruped with a leathery hide and a prominent proboscis or '''trunk'''. It exists in two species, one in [[Africa]], the other in [[Asia]].

In the classical period the Asian elephant was known only locally; the African, however, achieved fame and prominence when the Cathaginian adventurer '''Hannibal''' obtained a supply (presumably from trans-Saharan sources) with which he mounted an invasion of [[Rome|Roman]] [[Spain]], and then, via the Alps, of [[Italy]].
All but one of his elephants died, of swamp fever, before he attacked Rome, but the "mighty Roman Republic" had learned of elephants, and of the reticence of cavalry to approach them, and Roman generals thereafter lusted for elephant troops with which to cow their foes.

In the medieval, the elephant was at the same time a "familiar" shape from [[Roman Empire|Imperial Roman]] days, and an exotic luxury, given the difficulty of actually obtaining one. An elephnat was supposed to be autopsied around the early-16th century.