Brasill

Brasill is a lesser-known term that refers to a hypothetical new world or landmass. The concept of Brasill is rooted in medieval European cartography and geography. It is believed to have been proposed by an anonymous cartographer as an alternative to the known world, specifically to describe a landmass in the West Indies.

According to some historical accounts, Brasill was thought to be a substantial island or continental landmass lying to the west of the Atlantic Ocean, potentially rivaling the size of Africa or Asia. However, these notions were largely speculative and lacked concrete evidence. Many scholars attribute the concept of Brasill to a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of indigenous peoples' knowledge of pre-Columbian exploration and mapping.

Some research suggests that the legend of Brasill may have arisen from observations of Caribbean islands, such as Hispaniola or Cuba, by early European explorers. Those accounts gave rise to theories about their sheer size and wealth, fueling speculation about Brasill's existence.

Despite its appeal in historical narratives, there is no concrete historical or physical evidence to support the existence of Brasill. The discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century largely discredited the notion, as it became clear that these were previously unknown lands, not a hidden or alternative world.