Mundus Subterraneus

For the music album, see Mundus Subterraneus (album).

Mundus subterraneus, quo universae denique naturae divitiae (which can be very roughly translated as "The underground world and all its riches") is a scientific textbook written by Athanasius Kircher, and published in 1665. The work depicts Earth's geography through textual description, as well as lavish illustrations.

Kircher had already advocated in favor of rationalism and natural laws in the explanation of phenomena, rejecting miraculous explanations. He expanded on the concept with this book.

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