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Birds of paradise without legs: myth and reality at the Musée du Quai Branly

The Musée du Quai Branly dedicates an exhibition to the history of birds of paradise.

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Long believed to be legless in Europe, they fascinated and traveled across the world.

The exhibition explores this myth and its cultural and scientific impact.

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Cette exposition met en lumière un mythe historique et scientifique qui a marqué l’imaginaire européen, tout en offrant une perspective culturelle sur la perception des espèces exotiques. Elle intéresse à la fois les amateurs d’histoire naturelle et les visiteurs des musées.

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