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Enigmatic Cartography of Lost Realms
A crossword puzzle exploring cryptic riddles and mysterious elements found in antique maps.
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Across
  • 1. Mythical northern land often appearing in antique maps
  • 2. Instrument marking directions, vital for navigation
  • 3. Three-dimensional terrestrial models preceding flat maps
  • 4. Fine parchment material used for ancient map making
  • 6. Imaginary line representing longitude on old maps
  • 7. Ancient geographer whose works influenced early cartographers
  • 9. Decorative frames surrounding map titles or legends
  • 10. Study and depiction of physical land features
  • 13. Key explaining symbols and colors on a map
  • 14. Navigator or sailor who used ancient sea charts
  • 16. Obscure region frequently depicted on medieval Eurasian maps
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  • 5. MONSTER Cryptic creatures commonly illustrated on old seafaring maps
  • 8. Disastrous event sometimes represented symbolically on maps
  • 11. Term suggesting something hidden or dark in a map context
  • 12. Lines connecting points of equal elevation or value
  • 15. Medieval nautical chart known for detailed coastlines
  • 17. Mythical figure adorning some antique cartographic margins
  • 18. Collection of maps bound together
  • 19. Line of constant compass bearing drawn on maps

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