Physiologus

PHYSIOLOGUS Unknown Author, Alexandria Egypt, 2nd-4th century CE An anonymous author lost to time created the first bestiary, or encyclopedia of animals. Composed of 47 chapters, the Physiologus used the…

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Physica Curiosa

PHYSICA CURIOSA Gaspar Schott, published 1662 Full title: Physica curiosa, sive, Mirabilia naturæ et artis libris XII. comprehensa : quibus pleraq[ue], quæ de angelis, dæmonibus, hominibus, spectris, energumenis, monstris, portentis,…

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Carta Marina

CARTA MARINA Olaus Magnus, printed 1539 Full title: Carta marina et descriptio septentrionalium terrarum Olaus Magnus (1490 – 1557) Although there are a lot of monster-filled maps, this, the Carta…

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