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“The elephant which supports the world is called Muha-pudma, and the the tortoise which supports the elephant is called Chukwa. In some of the Eastern mythologies we are told that the world stands on the backs of eight elephants, called Achtequed-jams.”

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E. Cobham Brewer

E. Cobham Brewer, a British writer and scholar, was born on May 10, 1810, and died on March 6, 1897. He is best known for his contributions to the compilation and writing of dictionaries and reference books, which had a significant impact on the study of the English language and culture. more

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