19-08-2016, 07:05 AM
Marco - the opposite of what you say is true. Four (4!) serious Voynich researchers agree that a tree is referenced in the image: Diane, JKP, Sam and I. This is not just a crazy theorist's opinion.
The fact that we are cautious about the exact intentions of whoever caused the image to first be like this, should speak in our favour. The tree-proposal comes after a serious consideration of the available evidence (see Diane's post on the feline), and Sam's find has increased its credibility and visibility manifold.
While I cannot yet determine whether the change from tree to tail was intentional or a misunderstanding of the exemplar, one thing seems certain: the Voynich "Leo" is not a lion.
The fact that we are cautious about the exact intentions of whoever caused the image to first be like this, should speak in our favour. The tree-proposal comes after a serious consideration of the available evidence (see Diane's post on the feline), and Sam's find has increased its credibility and visibility manifold.
While I cannot yet determine whether the change from tree to tail was intentional or a misunderstanding of the exemplar, one thing seems certain: the Voynich "Leo" is not a lion.