Added another talismanic seal from the same source manuscripts
The Medieval Text (Kitāb Dhakhīrat al-Iskandar)The "Book of the Treasure of Alexander" is a medieval Hermetic manuscript. It is falsely attributed to Alexander the Great and his tutor, the philosopher Aristotle.
Also an interesting talismanic seal from this manuscript
(26-06-2026, 01:47 PM)Radim Dobeš Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Also an interesting talismanic seal from this manuscript
And how is the name of this being read?
(26-06-2026, 03:22 PM)Ruby Novacna Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. (26-06-2026, 01:47 PM)Radim Dobeš Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Also an interesting talismanic seal from this manuscript
And how is the name of this being read?
I apologize, but I am away from my computer now. However, try looking up these images in the approximately four available copies of the manuscript mentioned in the previous post. Then AI can identify them for you. Arabic texts are easier than Ge'ez.
(26-06-2026, 03:57 PM)Radim Dobeš Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.I apologize, but I am away from my computer now. However, try looking up these images in the approximately four available copies of the manuscript mentioned in the previous post. Then AI can identify them for you. Arabic texts are easier than Ge'ez.
Thank you, I will wait until you are next to your computer.
This specific figure is the personification of the zodiac sign Pisces (Arabic: al-Ḥūt / الحوت), depicted in an anthropomorphic or talismanic form.
The Ruling Planet: The text right above it guides the practitioner on how to create a talisman by looking at the planet Jupiter (al-Muštarī / المشتري), which traditionally rules the sign of Pisces.
Bibliography
Fihrist-i nuskhahʼhā-yi khaṭṭī-i Kitābkhānah-i Rājah Maḥmūdābād, Lakhnaʼū (1990).
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MBAD 00047
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This specific miniature comes from an illustrated version of the magical-alchemical Arabic treatise Kitāb Dhakhīrat al-Iskandar (The Treasure of Alexander).
The image depicts a ritualistic and magical operation deeply rooted in medieval esotericism, astrology, and talismanry.
Associated Planet:
VenusThe ritual shown on this page is dedicated to Venus (Arabic: al-Zuhara, زهره).
Protective talismanic seal of the planet Jupiter