Discover Pomerania’s folklore with a free, Renaissance-style monster map featuring werewolves, spirits, and more!
A Unique Fusion of Folklore and Art
Werewolves, devils, dragons, house spirits, giants, and sprites—all these mythical creatures come alive in a stunning, Renaissance-style map of Pomerania and Mecklenburg. This intricately illustrated map, adorned with linocut designs, draws on 19th-century folklore and serves as a captivating blend of art and ethnographic research.
A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Effort
Developed by a team of ethnographers, cartographers, historians, graphic artists, writers, and IT specialists, the map was created as part of a research project funded by Poland’s National Science Centre (NCN). The 1:720,000 scale map reveals the specific locations tied to legendary creatures, as imagined over 150 years ago.
Free for All Fantasy Enthusiasts
Published in the Journal of Maps, this free resource is available online for folklore enthusiasts, fantasy fans, and professionals alike. Whether you’re an art lover, a cartography expert, or simply curious about Pomeranian legends, this map provides a glimpse into the region’s rich mythical past.