Image: Central Tympanum Lintel: Big-Eared Folk

Detail of lintel below the central tympanum, depicting the Monstrous Races of the world. Shown here are the Big-Eared People, who medieval legend said could use their ears to fly or wrap around themselves like a blanket.

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