Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With An Account Of Some Urns Found At Brampton In Norfolk (1893)

Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With An Account Of Some Urns Found At Brampton In Norfolk (1893) is a historical book written by Thomas Browne. The book is a collection of two essays, Hydriotaphia and Urn Burial, which explore the burial customs of ancient civilizations. In Hydriotaphia, Browne examines the practice of burying the dead in urns, which was common in ancient Greece and Rome. He analyzes the significance of this practice and the cultural beliefs that underlie it. He also discusses the various types of urns used for burial and their symbolism.In Urn Burial, Browne focuses on the discovery of ancient burial urns in Norfolk, England. He provides an account of the excavation and the artifacts found, as well as the cultural and historical context of the burial practices. He also reflects on the transience of human life and the inevitability of death, drawing philosophical insights from the ancient burial customs.Overall, Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With An Account Of Some Urns Found At Brampton In Norfolk (1893) is a fascinating and insightful exploration of ancient burial customs and their cultural significance. It offers a unique perspective on the human experience of mortality and the ways in which different cultures have grappled with this fundamental aspect of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.