Alphabet of the Magi

Alphabet of the Magi

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.

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* [http://www.omniglot.com/writing/magi.htm Omniglot Page Detailing this Alphabet]


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