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RM2BE10XM–The giant squid's elusive nature and fearsome appearance have long made it a popular subject of legends and folk tales. Its popularity as an image continues today with references and depictions in literature, film, television, and video games. Often, the giant squid is represented as being in dramatic, evenly matched combat with a sperm whale. This powerful image is no longer considered accurate given the evidence that exists for a simpler predator-prey relationship between whale and squid, with the whale being the predator and the squid the prey. The Kraken is a legendary sea monster said to
RMMC859X–Playing cards used in cartomancy. Court cards, seemingly linked with the Arthurian legends. From Van Rensselaer, The Devil's Picture-Books, 1892
RMJ89W6N–Victorian engraving of a portrait of the English cleric John Harris Barham (1788-1845), who wrote The Ingoldsby Legends under the pseudonym Thomas Ingoldsby.
RM2BT2EC3–The Zeitelmoos ( formerly Zerrmoss,Zerrnmooß, Zehrlmoß and Zeitelweydis) is a forest and raised bog area in the Fichtelgebirge (Upper Franconia ) between the towns of Wunsiedel , Hildenbach , Vordorf and Grün in the district of Wunsiedel in the Fichtelgebirge. Though the word Zeitel means forest beekeeping, the area has long been connected with strange folk tales and legends of hauntings, ghostly figures, elves , little gray men and mossy green women. This 1840's engraving depicts a traveller coping with the dangers of the area which is now a nature reserve.
RM2D8599J–A 19th Century illustration of Faust, aka Doctor Faustus, a German necromancer or astrologer and hero of one of the most durable legends in Western folklore and literature, raising the devil before selling his soul in exchange for knowledge and power.
RMWHB4G8–An Irish feast in the 16th Century with a Bard accompanied by a harpist relaying the country's legends.. Engraving from The Image of Ireland by John Derrick 1581
RF2J1WGED–Nursery Reminiscences from the book ' The Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth & marvels ' by Thomas Ingoldsby, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Publication date 1907 Publisher London, Dent; New York, Dutton. The Ingoldsby Legends (full title: The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels) is a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry written supposedly by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, actually a pen-name of an English clergyman named Richard Harris Barham.
RF2HGDF4W–The Rejected Suitor from the book ' Myths and Legends Mexico and Peru ' by Lewis Spence, Publisher Boston : David D. Nickerson 1913
RF2HW3B2M–Art inspired by 神於寺縁起絵巻断簡, Scene from The Illustrated Legends of Jin’ōji Temple (Jin’ōji engi emaki), Nanbokuchō period (1336–92), 14th century, Japan, Section of a handscroll; ink and color on paper, 13 1/2 x 114 1/2 in. (34.3 x 290.8 cm), Paintings, Jin’ōji is a small temple located, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RF2DE4Y18–Legends from River and Mountain, line illustrations by T H Robinson from 1896 The Studio an Illustrated Magazine of Fine and Applied Art
RM2F505J6–part of the Lives behind the Legends an exhibition at the National Archive.pic David Sandison 21/5/2005
RM2WD3GD0–Dance music legends Orbital on their scaffold centre stage with light glasses on the Megadog Tour at Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales, UK on 4 October, 1993. Photo: Rob Watkins. INFO: Orbital, a pioneering electronic music duo from England formed in 1989, played a crucial role in the development of ambient and techno genres. Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll created innovative, atmospheric, and danceable tracks that have left a lasting impact on electronic music.
RF2PNJ19R–Folklore line icons collection. Legends, Myths, Creatures, Tales, Magic, Superstition, Beliefs vector and linear illustration. Spirits,Rituals
RF2PP3BMK–Campfire stories linear icons set. Tales, Horror, Ghosts, Legends, Myths, Fire, Scary line vector and concept signs. Dark,Woods,Spooky outline
RM2WAB5TB–The Classical Collection Tchaikovsky Romantic Legends cassette tape removed from case isolated on white background - classical music
RM2BE0J72–The giant squid's elusive nature and fearsome appearance have long made it a popular subject of legends and folk tales. Its popularity as an image continues today with references and depictions in literature, film, television, and video games. Often, the giant squid is represented as being in dramatic, evenly matched combat with a sperm whale. This powerful image is no longer considered accurate given the evidence that exists for a simpler predator-prey relationship between whale and squid, with the whale being the predator and the squid the prey. The Kraken is a legendary sea monster said to
RM2M3JRNM–Members of the Titanic's band who died while continuing to play as the ship sank. From left: P. C Taylor, W. T Brailey, John Law 'Jock' Hume, G. Krins, W. Woodward, Wallace Hartley (Leader). The band members were immortalised in films and legends surrounding the Titanic and remain one of the most enduring images of the disaster. Date: 1912
RMHTMJFK–The Dead Drummer. A legend of Salisbury Plain. Illustration by George Cruikshank for Richard Barham 'The Ingoldsby Legends', London, 1840. Engraving
RM2CHK32R–1922 Portrait of G R Sims known as 'Dagonet' or 'Daguenet' (a name adopted from that of a Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend) - George Robert Sims (1847 – 1922) was an English journalist, novelist, poet, dramatist, playwright, satirist,novelist and ballad writer. Though a lover of the good things in life he actively supported social reform, particularly amonst the poor in London's slums. He was a keen sportsman and even bred bulldogs. He is well known for his monologue 'Christas Day in theWorkhouse'
RM2DGBR0F–A 19th century view of the Abbot's Kitchen in Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset, England, with the Tor in the background. The monastery, founded in the 7th century was by the 14th century one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England until suppressed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII of England. From the 12th century the Glastonbury area has been associated with the legend of King Arthur, a connection promoted by medieval monks who asserted that Glastonbury was Avalon. Christian legends have also claimed that the abbey was founded by Joseph of Arimathea in
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RF2J1WG7E–Look at The Clock from the book ' The Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth & marvels ' by Thomas Ingoldsby, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Publication date 1907 Publisher London, Dent; New York, Dutton. The Ingoldsby Legends (full title: The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels) is a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry written supposedly by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, actually a pen-name of an English clergyman named Richard Harris Barham.
RF2HGDEJW–The Guardian of the Sacred Fire by Gilbert James from the book ' Myths and Legends Mexico and Peru ' by Lewis Spence, Publisher Boston : David D. Nickerson 1915
RM2E94BD3–Myths of the Norsemen paperback book by Roger Green published by Puffin fin 1970 irst published as The Saga of Asgard in 1960
RF2ARJBP1–R.I.P. Kobe Bryant - Basketball with angel wings and glory. NBA legend, The world is in shock as news of Kobe Bryant’s death spread 2020 january 26th.
RM2PG4FYY–Art illustration of a black bear, spirit animal, spirit bear, totem animal. The spirit bear was invoked in ancient times by warriors from many regions
RM2FM0A55–part of the Lives behind the Legends an exhibition at the National Archive.pic David Sandison 21/5/2005
RM2WD3JEG–Dance music legends Orbital on their scaffold centre stage with light glasses on the Megadog Tour at Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales, UK on 4 October, 1993. Photo: Rob Watkins. INFO: Orbital, a pioneering electronic music duo from England formed in 1989, played a crucial role in the development of ambient and techno genres. Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll created innovative, atmospheric, and danceable tracks that have left a lasting impact on electronic music.
RMJ559FG–The Explorations of Jonathan Oldbuck, F.G.S.Q., in Eastern latitudes. Canadian history, legends, scenery, sport
RM2T26H94–The Classical Collection - Mozart orchestral legends cassette tape removed from case isolated on white background - classical music
RMG16APF–Illustration of giants from Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher (1664). The mythology and legends of many different cultures include monsters of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. Giant is the English word commonly used for such bein
RM2B02R4P–Hikayat or epics are collections of stories and legends of heroism that often involve mythological and historical figures in a setting usually engaging the role of protagonists and antagonists.
![MEDICAL - 'PREGNANCY' IMAGE - WOUND-MAN IMAGE [Left] Mediaeval drawing (early 15th century) displaying the innards of the pregnant woman (Bild der Schwangeren). The Latin legends include the names of illnesses to which the pregnant woman was believed to be susceptible.[Right] Mediaeval drawing (early 15th century) displaying the standard 'Wounded Man' image (the Wundenmann) - this marks out the common types of wounds received by men in battle. Both images are from 'Eine Pariser 'Ketham' Handshfit aus der zeit Konig Karls VI (1380-1422)' in Archiv fur Geschichte der Medizin, Band 2, 1909. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/MC6GMJ/medical-pregnancy-image-wound-man-image-left-mediaeval-drawing-early-15th-century-displaying-the-innards-of-the-pregnant-woman-bild-der-schwangeren-the-latin-legends-include-the-names-of-illnesses-to-which-the-pregnant-woman-was-believed-to-be-susceptible-right-mediaeval-drawing-early-15th-century-displaying-the-standard-wounded-man-image-the-wundenmann-this-marks-out-the-common-types-of-wounds-received-by-men-in-battle-both-images-are-from-eine-pariser-ketham-handshfit-aus-der-zeit-konig-karls-vi-1380-1422-in-archiv-fur-geschichte-der-medizin-band-2-1909-MC6GMJ.jpg "MEDICAL - 'PREGNANCY' IMAGE - WOUND-MAN IMAGE [Left] Mediaeval drawing (early 15th century) displaying the innards of the pregnant woman (Bild der Schwangeren). The Latin legends include the names of illnesses to which the pregnant woman was believed to be susceptible.[Right] Mediaeval drawing (early 15th century) displaying the standard 'Wounded Man' image (the Wundenmann) - this marks out the common types of wounds received by men in battle. Both images are from 'Eine Pariser 'Ketham' Handshfit aus der zeit Konig Karls VI (1380-1422)' in Archiv fur Geschichte der Medizin, Band 2, 1909. Stock Photo")
RMMC6GMJ–MEDICAL - 'PREGNANCY' IMAGE - WOUND-MAN IMAGE [Left] Mediaeval drawing (early 15th century) displaying the innards of the pregnant woman (Bild der Schwangeren). The Latin legends include the names of illnesses to which the pregnant woman was believed to be susceptible.[Right] Mediaeval drawing (early 15th century) displaying the standard 'Wounded Man' image (the Wundenmann) - this marks out the common types of wounds received by men in battle. Both images are from 'Eine Pariser 'Ketham' Handshfit aus der zeit Konig Karls VI (1380-1422)' in Archiv fur Geschichte der Medizin, Band 2, 1909.
RM2BP3JJN–'The Angel of Death' by Henri Bellery-Desfontaines (1867-1909), a French Art Nouveau painter, decorator and illustrator renowned for his posters, lithographs, tapestries, furniture, bank note designs, typography, and other works of decorative arts. He gradually achieved notoriety as an ambitious decorative artist and an important fine artist.
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RF2J1WG61–Witches coven from the book ' The Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth & marvels ' by Thomas Ingoldsby, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Publication date 1907 Publisher London, Dent; New York, Dutton. The Ingoldsby Legends (full title: The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels) is a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry written supposedly by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, actually a pen-name of an English clergyman named Richard Harris Barham.
RF2HGDEPP–Combat between Mexican and Bilimec Warriors from the book ' Myths and Legends Mexico and Peru ' by Lewis Spence, Publisher Boston : David D. Nickerson 1915
RF2B11RKH–Dragon kids. Fantasy baby dragons, funny fairytale reptile and medieval legends fire breathing serpent cartoon isolated vector set
RMTXGX85–Peter Christian Asbjornsen (1812-1885) Norwegian folklorist and naturalist. Inspector of Forests for Trondheim. 'Norske Folkeeventyr' (1841-44 with Jorgen Moe) and 'Norske Huldreeventyr' (1845-48) (Fairy tales and legends from Norway) Engraving
RM2FKPKN8–part of the Lives behind the Legends an exhibition at the National Archive.pic David Sandison 21/5/2005
RM2WD3GDF–Dance music legends Orbital on their scaffold centre stage with light glasses on the Megadog Tour at Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales, UK on 4 October, 1993. Photo: Rob Watkins. INFO: Orbital, a pioneering electronic music duo from England formed in 1989, played a crucial role in the development of ambient and techno genres. Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll created innovative, atmospheric, and danceable tracks that have left a lasting impact on electronic music.
RM2X1WRHJ–Beijing, France. 17th Apr, 2024. Badminton legends Lin Dan (2nd L) of China, Taufik Hidayat (3rd L) of Indonesia, Peter Gade (3rd R) of Denmark and Lee Chong Wei (2nd R) of Malaysia attend a badminton charity event in Paris, France, on April 17, 2024. The event was held with 100 days to go before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Credit: Zhang Baihui/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
RM2W9HT4J–The Classical Collection Saint-Saens Orchestral Legends cassette tape removed from case isolated on white background - classical music
RMG16BRC–Color enhanced illustration of giants from Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher (1664). The mythology and legends of many different cultures include monsters of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. Giant is the English word commonly use
RM2B02HM4–Kuji-kiri is an esoteric practice which, when performed with an array of hand 'seals' (kuji-in), was meant to allow ninja to enact superhuman feats. The kuji ('nine characters') is a concept originating from Taoism, where it was a string of nine words used in charms and incantations. Intended effects range from physical and mental concentration, to more incredible claims about rendering an opponent immobile, or even the casting of magical spells. These legends were captured in popular culture, which interpreted the kuji-kiri as a precursor to magical acts.
RM2T90HEB–Longbow, 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 84 1/4 × 1 × 8 in. (214 × 2.54 × 20.32 cm), Laminated lacquered bamboo, Japan, 19th century, Although the sword is the iconic weapon of the samurai, mastery of the longbow was also a highly regarded skill, and expert archers were the stuff of legends. Longbows were the main weapon during the Heian (784–1185) and Kamakura (1185–1333) periods and became formally accepted as a military weapon in 1252. During battle, samurai first shot arrows from horseback before they resorted to sword fighting. In the 1300s, long swords and spears became the weapons
RM2AMHM79–Olaus Magnus was a 16th-century ecclesiastic, cartographer, and historian and in his book 'History of the Northern Peoples' (1555), he writes 'Those who sail up along the coast of Norway to trade or to fish, tell the remarkable story of how a sea serpent or sea dragaon of fearsome size, 200 feet long and 20 feet wide, resides in rifts and caves outside Bergen. On bright summer nights this serpent leaves the caves and fares out to the sea to feed. With its sharp black scales and flaming red eyes, it attacks vessels, grabs and swallows people, as it lifts itself up like a column from the water.'
RF2RJ92T2–Golden apple, element and symbol in folk legends and fairy tales, for example the Golden Apple of Discord of the Greek goddess Eris.
RF2J1WGFW–The Dead Drummer from the book ' The Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth & marvels ' by Thomas Ingoldsby, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Publication date 1907 Publisher London, Dent; New York, Dutton. The Ingoldsby Legends (full title: The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels) is a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry written supposedly by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, actually a pen-name of an English clergyman named Richard Harris Barham.
RF2HGDEJG–THE DESCENT OF QUETZALCOATL (is a deity in Aztec culture and literature whose name comes from the Nahuatl language and means 'Precious serpent' or 'Quetzal-feathered Serpent') from the book ' Myths and Legends Mexico and Peru ' by Lewis Spence, Publisher Boston : David D. Nickerson 1915
RFJ40TWB–A vintage style illustration of Excalibur the sword in the stone from the Arthurian legends
RF2PNGGG6–Chronicles line icons collection. Adventure, Fantasy, Magic, Heroes, Villains, Quests, Powers vector and linear illustration. Legends,Battles,Journeys
RF2RF44CH–Riot Games logo Vector, Vector Riot Games, Editorial vector logo, Valorant, league of legends, vector, illustration, White background, eps 10. Editori
RM2FK935E–Blighs log book of the Bounty, part of the Lives behind the Legends an exhibition at the National Archive.pic David Sandison 21/5/2005
RM2WD3GB4–Paul Hartnoll of dance music legends Orbital backstage on a Megadog Tour at Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales, UK on 4 October, 1993. Photo: Rob Watkins. INFO: Orbital, a pioneering electronic music duo from England formed in 1989, played a crucial role in the development of ambient and techno genres. Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll created innovative, atmospheric, and danceable tracks that have left a lasting impact on electronic music.
RF2GM8854–Vector Infographic diagram template with speech bubble made from thick highlighter lines and gray icons with short description legends
RMG16A4K–Woodblock print of a basilisk from Ulisse Aldrovandi, Monstrorum historia, (The History of Serpents and Dragons) 1642. In European bestiaries and legends, a basilisk is a legendary reptile reputed to be king of serpents and said to have the power to cause
RM2B01F46–India: Empress Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir. Miniature watercolour painting, Delhi, c. 1840. Begum Nur Jahan (alternative spelling Noor Jahan, Nur Jehan, Nor Jahan), also known as Mehr-un-Nisaa, was an Empress of the Mughal Dynasty that ruled much of the Indian subcontinent. Begum Nur Jahan was the twentieth and favourite wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who was her second husband - and the most famous Empress of the Mughal Empire. The story of the couple's infatuation for each other and the relationship that abided between them is the stuff of many (often apocryphal) legends.
RM2T90HG0–Longbow, 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 84 × 1 3/4 × 9 1/2 in. (213.36 × 4.45 × 24.13 cm), Laminated lacquered bamboo, Japan, 19th century, Although the sword is the iconic weapon of the samurai, mastery of the longbow was also a highly regarded skill, and expert archers were the stuff of legends. Longbows were the main weapon during the Heian (784–1185) and Kamakura (1185–1333) periods and became formally accepted as a military weapon in 1252. During battle, samurai first shot arrows from horseback before they resorted to sword fighting. In the 1300s, long swords and spears
RMW9HMD7–A 1st Century BCE votive helmet, an object displayed or deposited, without the intention of recovery or use, in a sacred place for in order to gain favor with supernatural forces. High status artifacts such as armor and weaponry, fertility and cult symbols, coins, various treasures and animals (often dogs, oxen and in later periods horses) were common offerings in antiquity.
RF2GMWC8X–Cartoon dragon kids fantasy cute creature mascots. Funny dragon babies, medieval legends and fairytales dino characters vector illustration set
RF2J1WG7R–Grey Dolphin from the book ' The Ingoldsby legends; or, Mirth & marvels ' by Thomas Ingoldsby, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Publication date 1907 Publisher London, Dent; New York, Dutton. The Ingoldsby Legends (full title: The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels) is a collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry written supposedly by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, actually a pen-name of an English clergyman named Richard Harris Barham.
![[In Aztec mythology, Xolotl (Nahuatl pronunciation: [ˈʃolot͡ɬ] (About this soundlisten)) was a god of fire and lightning. He was commonly depicted as a dog-headed man and was a soul-guide for the dead]. from the book ' Myths and Legends Mexico and Peru ' by Lewis Spence, Publisher Boston : David D. Nickerson 1913 Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2HGDETB/in-aztec-mythology-xolotl-nahuatl-pronunciation-olot-about-this-soundlisten-was-a-god-of-fire-and-lightning-he-was-commonly-depicted-as-a-dog-headed-man-and-was-a-soul-guide-for-the-dead-from-the-book-myths-and-legends-mexico-and-peru-by-lewis-spence-publisher-boston-david-d-nickerson-1913-2HGDETB.jpg "[In Aztec mythology, Xolotl (Nahuatl pronunciation: [ˈʃolot͡ɬ] (About this soundlisten)) was a god of fire and lightning. He was commonly depicted as a dog-headed man and was a soul-guide for the dead]. from the book ' Myths and Legends Mexico and Peru ' by Lewis Spence, Publisher Boston : David D. Nickerson 1913 Stock Photo")
RF2HGDETB–[In Aztec mythology, Xolotl (Nahuatl pronunciation: [ˈʃolot͡ɬ] (About this soundlisten)) was a god of fire and lightning. He was commonly depicted as a dog-headed man and was a soul-guide for the dead]. from the book ' Myths and Legends Mexico and Peru ' by Lewis Spence, Publisher Boston : David D. Nickerson 1913
RM2E25A2G–Cornwall England UK Coastline Looking south featuring the Parish Church at Tintagel. Tintagel or Trevena (Cornish: Tre war Venydh meaning village on a mountain) is a civil parish and village situated on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England. The village and nearby Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends surrounding King Arthur and in recent times has become a tourist attraction
RFWP6EK2–Set of Russian alphabet. Vector. Font Wumurt, in Udmurt language means: a man of water. Water character of Udmurt tales and legends. Cyrillic letters,
RF2RF448K–Riot Games logo Vector, Vector Riot Games, Editorial vector logo, Valorant, league of legends, vector, illustration, White background, eps 10. Editori
RM2FM0A2W–Blighs log book of the Bounty, part of the Lives behind the Legends an exhibition at the National Archive.pic David Sandison 21/5/2005
RM2WD3GAB–Phil Hartnoll of dance music legends Orbital backstage on a Megadog Tour at Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales, UK on 4 October, 1993. Photo: Rob Watkins. INFO: Orbital, a pioneering electronic music duo from England formed in 1989, played a crucial role in the development of ambient and techno genres. Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll created innovative, atmospheric, and danceable tracks that have left a lasting impact on electronic music.
RF2D4KJNC–Legends book icon. Outline legends book vector icon for web design isolated on white background
RMG16A4M–In European bestiaries and legends, a basilisk is a legendary reptile reputed to be king of serpents and said to have the power to cause death with a single glance. The basilisk is called 'king' because it is reputed to have on its head a crown-shaped cre
RM2B0147J–China: Daoist deity Chang-e who stole the elixir of immortality. Chang'e, Ch'ang-O, Chang-Ngo or Sheung Ngo, originally known as Heng'e or Heng-O, is the Chinese goddess of the moon. Unlike many lunar deities in other cultures who personify the moon, Chang'e only lives on the moon. Chang'e is the subject of several legends in Chinese mythology, most of which incorporate several of the following elements: her husband Houyi the Archer, a benevolent or malevolent emperor, an elixir of life, and indeed the moon.
RM2T90HEY–Longbow, 19th century, Unknown Japanese, 85 × 1 1/8 × 3 1/2 in. (215.9 × 2.86 × 8.89 cm), Laminated lacquered bamboo, Japan, 19th century, Although the sword is the iconic weapon of the samurai, mastery of the longbow was also a highly regarded skill, and expert archers were the stuff of legends. Longbows were the main weapon during the Heian (784–1185) and Kamakura (1185–1333) periods and became formally accepted as a military weapon in 1252. During battle, samurai first shot arrows from horseback before they resorted to sword fighting. In the 1300s, long swords and spears became the weapons
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