Science Source Stock Photo - Zodiac Man, Medical Astrology, 1609

Zodiac Man, Medical Astrology, 1609

Description: Entitled: "The rauens almanacke foretelling of a plague, famine, and ciuill warre. That shall happen this present yeare 1609. not only within this kingdome of great Britaine, but also in France, Germany, Spaine, and other parts of Christendome. With certaine remedies, rules and receipts, how to preuent, or at least to abate the edge of these vniuersall calamities." The zodiac was thought to exert influence over the body and was therefore consulted for propitious times to apply such remedies as bloodletting.

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Folger Shakespeare Library/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2891205

Type: Image

Size: 3075px × 4350px (~38 MB)

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