Cynamolgi
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"Cynamolgi" was a term used by ancient European explorers to refer to a mythical civilization of people with dog-heads, who conversed only by barking. They were described by Strabo, an ancient Greek philosopher. Later, Marco Polo spoke of a similar race located in the Bay of Bengal.
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- F. Edward Hulme, Natural History: Lore and Legend [1]
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