PART TWO: Customs and Curiosities
17 – Lotus Feet
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
18 – Bast Shoes
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
19 – Paduka Sandals
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
20 – Geta (Japanese Wooden Sandals)
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
21 – Klompen (Dutch Clogs)
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
22 – Masks of shame
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
23 – Fantasy Coffins of Ghana
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
24 – Tsantsa (Shrunken Head)
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
25 – Cohoba Ritual
GIANT OF THE PREHISTORIC SEAS
Period of existence: 1.5 mln years ago
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
Megalodons were super predators up to 18 meters long and weighing over 30 tons. They fed on prehistoric whales and dolphins, using a unique hunting tactic aimed at immobilizing their prey: they swam up from below and bit off their fins.
Megalodon's jaws were incredibly powerful, allowing them to bite through the shells of giant turtles. Their teeth reached a height of 19 centimeters, which gave this representative of the fauna its name: "megalodon" translates from Greek as "big tooth."
Extinction: They died out due to climate change, in particular, the cooling of the oceans.
Significance: symbolizes the grandeur and power of the ancient world, reminding us of the mysteries and secrets that may lie hidden in the depths of the oceans.
