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Mirabilia Descripta
Jordan Catala of Sévérac (- also known as ''Jordan de Catalunya'') was an Occitanian Dominican order, Dominican Christian missionary, missionary and List of explorers, explorer in Asia known for his ''Mirabilia descripta'' describing the marvels of the East. He was the first bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Quilon, diocese of Quilon, the first Roman Catholic diocese in the Indian subcontinent. Name and family Jordan's surname, Catala, is the Old Occitan, Occitan for "Catalan" (from Latin ''Catalanus''). It probably indicates his family's origins in Catalonia. Modern French authors occasionally render it ''Catalan'', although a spelling with the final 'n' is not original. The alternative spelling ''Cathala'' is contemporary, but probably does not represent the Occitan pronunciation. The spelling ''Jordan'' is Occitan.Christine Gadrat, ed., ''Une image de l'Orient au XIVe siècle: Les Mirabila descripta de Jordan Catala de Sévérac'', Mémoires et Documents de l'École d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of The King Of Vijayanagara In The Catalan Atlas (1375)
A flag is a piece of textile, fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the Maritime flag, maritime environment, where Flag semaphore, semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
