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Geographic map showing the Hydrophylacium of Asia Major, where all rivers whether near or far through hidden turns obtain their origin
Tabula Geographica Hydrophylacium Asiae Majoris exhibens, quo Omnia Flumina sive proximè sive remotè per occultos meandros Originem suam sortiuntur
Tabula Geographica Hydrophylacium Asiae Majoris exhibens, quo Omnia Flumina sive proximè sive remotè per occultos meandros Originem suam sortiuntur
Kircher, Athanasius; 1665
About This Map
This map by Athanasius Kircher shows the ‘hydrophylacium’ of Asia, a mythical subterranean ocean that Kircher thought fed rivers and caused tides. Illustrations of Neptune, the god of the sea, and cherubs playing in water continue the aquatic theme.
Details
Attributes
Compass Rose
Insets
Cartouche
Illustration
Features
River
Regional Border
Library Catalogue
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