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Examine the work of several 15th- and 16th-century thinkers from Europe and discover the intersection among magic, science, and medicine during that time.

The magic and fantastic creatures in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books have their roots in European Renaissance traditions. The National Library of Medicine's collections include the writings and portraits of the historical philosophers whose work influenced the development of Western science and medicine.