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Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 13:22:22 -0400
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Having wondered for a while about the meaning of the three-armed nymph, now
I guess it does not appear to be such an uncommon trait in medieval drawing:

http://lamop.univ-paris1.fr/W3/2S.jpg
Sachsenspiegel, Heidelberger Bibliothek. COD PAL GERM 164 (Fø9 vø) 

but what could it mean? is it merely meant to imply movement?

Luis

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