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Etymologiae, also known as the Origines, usually abbreviated Orig., is an etymological encyclopedia compiled by the influential Christian bishop Isidore of Seville towards the end of his life. Isidore
Title page of Etymologiae, Carolingian manuscript (8th century) – Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels
Manuscript page from the start of the Etymologiae, showing the letters of the Greek alphabet. Codex Karolinus, 8th century. Wolfenbüttel digital library.
An early printed edition, by Guntherus Zainer, Augsburg, 1472. British Library
1892 statue of Isidore of Seville in Madrid by José Alcoverro
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Etymologiae
…manuscript (8th century) – Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels Author Isidore of Seville Language Late Latin Subject General knowledge Etymology Genre Encyclopedia Publication date c. 625 Publication place Visigothic Kingdom Media type Manuscript Pages 20 books Original text Etymologiae at Latin Wikisource Etymologiae…
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