Mystical Creatures

In this gallery you will encounter fifteen strange illustrations of Mystical Creatures. WARNING: There is some nudity shown, so if that bothers you, don’t continue! These images come from the book called Curious Physics (Physica Curiosa) written in Latin by Gaspar Schott and published in 1662. It attempts to capture the wonder and mystery of the natural world as understood in the 17th century. Divided into twelve books, it explores a wide range of topics including so-called “monsters” of nature. Schott combined scientific observation with folklore and early experimental inquiry, reflecting the transitional period between medieval superstition and emerging scientific methods. If you click on a thumbnail image, you’ll find the translated description of the pictures. After viewing these intriguing images of Mystical Creatures, make sure to visit the pages with more Weird Creatures and other Mythological Creatures.

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