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100	1		_aTyson, Edward, _d1650-1708
245	1	2	_aA Philological Essay Concerning the Pygmies of the Ancients
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-07-08
508			_aE-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Andy Schmitt, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"A Philological Essay Concerning the Pygmies of the Ancients" by Edward Tyson is a scientific publication likely written in the late 17th century. This essay explores the mythological and legendary representations of pygmy races as recounted in ancient texts while providing insights into the misunderstandings that may have led to these tales. The opening of the work establishes the book's context, explaining Tyson's intent to clarify that there are no actual pygmy races, as his inquiries have revealed no evidence of such groups. Tyson sets out to examine tales of pygmies, cynocephali, and satyrs, asserting that these legends are misinterpretations of non-human creatures, particularly primates, rather than actual diminutive tribes. The introduction contains acknowledgments of his sources and his scientific background as a physician and anatomist, illustrating that his investigation blends literature and natural philosophy to analyze the origins of these myths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPygmies
653			_aDwarfs (Persons)
653			_aFairies
700	1		_aWindle, Bertram Coghill Alan, Sir, _d1858-1929
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12850
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