What sources did Olaus consult in making his map?

His travels and experiences in Scandinavia were of primary importance, certainly. He used the maps in editions of Ptolemy’s Geographia. He obtained information, and probably charts, from mariners.

Ptolemy's Scandinavia

magnifying glassUnder the Magnifying Glass: Olaus' Carta Marina


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