CHAP. 13. (13.)—DRAGONS.
Æthiopia produces dragons, not so large as those of India, but
still, twenty cubits in length. [Note] The only thing that surprises
me is, how Juba came to believe that they have crests. [Note] The
Æthiopians are known as the Asachæi, among whom they
most abound; and we are told, that on those coasts four or
five of them are found twisted and interlaced together like so
many osiers in a hurdle, and thus setting sail, with their
heads erect, they are borne along upon the waves, to find better sources of nourishment in Arabia.
