# Endnotes explained — The Monk

> Chapter companion for The Monk by M. G. Lewis.

## What happens

The endnotes provide a brief annotation regarding the cientipedoro, a creature supposedly native to Cuba and brought to Spain in Columbus's vessel.

## Key lines

> The cientipedoro is supposed to be a native of Cuba, and to have been brought into Spain from that island in the vessel of Columbus.

The cientipedoro is believed to be originally from Cuba and was transported to Spain on Columbus's ship.

_This endnote provides a brief historical or mythical footnote about the creature's origin._

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