Alphabet of the Magi
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The Alphabet of the Magi was an alphabet invented by Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim (known as Paracelsus
) for the use of engraving angelic names upon talismans
. It was likely influenced by the various undefined alphabets from older Grimoires of the time.
Paracelsus
Paracelsus was a German-Swiss Renaissance physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and general occultist....
) for the use of engraving angelic names upon talismans
Amulet
An amulet, similar to a talisman , is any object intended to bring good luck or protection to its owner.Potential amulets include gems, especially engraved gems, statues, coins, drawings, pendants, rings, plants and animals; even words said in certain occasions—for example: vade retro satana—, to...
. It was likely influenced by the various undefined alphabets from older Grimoires of the time.