Chinese mythology combines creation myths, legends, and religious beliefs. Shan Hai Jing book contains illustrations of mythical creatures and regions. Myths were passed down orally, inscribed in oracle bone scripts
Hyperboreans were a sacred race dwelling beyond Boreas mountain wind. They lived in perpetual serenity, abstaining from animal flesh. Their religion was based on worshipping God for a thousand years. They eventually leapt from rocks into the sea after a long life
Nunavut is Canada's largest and northernmost territory, covering 1.8 million km². Separated from Northwest Territories in 1999, providing Inuit self-government. Capital Iqaluit chosen in 1995, with major communities in Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay. World's northernmost continuously inhabited place, Alert
Crowns symbolize royalty and elevated office, especially for kings. Aegon I's crown was Valyrian steel with square-cut rubies. Aenys I's crown was yellow gold with Seven faces inlaid. Jaehaerys I's crown was simple yellow gold with seven gemstones. Aegon IV's crown featured dragon heads with gemstone eyes
Located on northern edge of Neck swamp, 20 miles from Fever River. Once had 20 towers, wooden keep, and high basalt curtain wall. Now consists of three towers covered in moss and white ghostskin. Commanded causeway through swamps, protecting north from southron invasion
Compass is a magnetic tool for determining Earth's magnetic poles. Navigation compass consists of magnetized pointer aligned with Earth's field. Compass has been replaced by GPS for modern navigation