Project Gutenberg 2012-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 422 Browne, Thomas, Sir 1605 1682 Sayle, Charles 1864 1924 The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 2" by Sir Thomas Browne is a collection of philosophical essays and inquiries written in the late 17th century. This work is part of Browne's broader scholarly efforts that reflect on a variety of topics, including natural philosophy, anatomy, and mysticism, showcasing his unique blend of empirical observation and speculative thought. The primary focus revolves around debunking myths and confirming or denying the existence and characteristics of various creatures, both real and mythical. The opening of this volume begins with an examination of mythical beasts such as griffins and the phoenix, and discusses their representation in various historical texts as well as the beliefs surrounding their existence. Browne methodically questions the validity of these creatures, invoking a blend of classical sources and scientific reasoning to dissect such folklore. Each chapter presents a careful investigation of the claims made by ancient authors and contemporary beliefs, leading to a cautious conclusion that often dismisses what he sees as exaggerated or fantastical assertions. This approach establishes Browne as both a chronicler and critic of the prevailing beliefs of his time, inviting the reader to reflect on the intersection of science and mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Ethics Christianity Religion and medicine PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 823299 2025-06-16T09:34:13.156802 text/html 830213 2012-08-05T12:26:08 text/html 468337 2025-06-16T09:34:30.920740 application/epub+zip 482832 2025-06-16T09:34:18.645824 application/epub+zip 377953 2025-06-16T09:34:16.433808 application/epub+zip 904265 2025-06-16T09:34:39.818692 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 781661 2025-06-16T09:34:28.919822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 680695 2022-09-18T09:54:19.854650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 743027 2025-06-16T09:34:11.134797 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 742970 2023-11-29T04:08:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17748 2025-06-16T09:34:40.010682 application/rdf+xml 21102 2025-06-16T09:34:17.073764 image/jpeg 4778 2025-06-16T09:34:16.751795 image/jpeg 451014 2025-06-16T09:34:13.234828 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia