De monstris. 1616. Chypre This proximity

This proximity

divine representations

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This work provides an initial overview of the impact of religious phenomena on the treatment of illnesses in ancient and medieval societies

This is the subject of the first part

De monstris. 1616. Chypre This proximityFortunio Liceti (1577 1657) was one of those scholars who were interested in just about everything. A philosopher, physician, and astronomer, in 1616 he wrote a book devoted to the subject of monsters. Although this work is now completely forgotten, the engravings that illustrate it must still be considered for their aesthetic value. This notebook invites you to discover some of them, like a small cabinet of curiosities, or like a book of imaginary