Palaephati de incredibilibus. Cornelius Tollius in latinum sermonem vertit et notis illustravit

1649 Palaephatus On Incredible Things Greek Mythology Miracles Dragons Elzevier

'On Incredible Things' is a collection of ancient Greek myths written by Palaephatus. While no record of an author named Palaephatus ever lived, scholars are unable to properly identify the true author of these myths. Each of the sections of this work describe an amazing feat of Greek mythology followed by a statement of believability or authenticity. The work is filled with accounts of miracles, monsters and dragons, and mythical creatures, and much more. Interestingly, there is little mention of Greek gods making them more human than god-like.

This 1649 edition of Palaephatus was published by the famed Dutch publishing company Elzevier. Edited and translated into Latin by Cornelius Tollius.

Item number: #10833

Price: $750

PALAEPHATUS

Palaephati de incredibilibus. Cornelius Tollius in latinum sermonem vertit et notis illustravit

Amstelodami : Apud L. Elzevirium, 1649. 1st edition

Details:

· Collation: Complete

o [36], 253, [9]

· References: Willems 1089

· Language: Latin / (Greek title)

· Binding: Vellum; tight & secure

· Size: ~5in X 3in (13cm x 8cm)

· Very rare and desirable

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