"A Philological Essay on the Pygmies of Ancient Times" is an important study by Edward Tyson, first published in 1699. In this book, the author examines the legendary pygmies, mentioned by many ancient writers, and tries to understand whether they were a real people or just mythical creatures. Tyson examines literary, mythological, and historical sources, compares different versions of the history of the Pygmies, and analyzes their place in the ancient world. This book has become an important addition to the research on the topic of ancient civilizations and mythology, its arguments leave readers surprised and thinking about the mysterious fate of the pygmies."