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Aqua Vitae Rosettes - oeesordy - 08-04-2026
I don't know if anyone else has attached the same meaning to this symbol of the Rosettes section? The artist made sure the symbol would stand out. Apparently this symbol with 90 degrees or forty five degrees with 3 circles has been around since the 12th century for aqua vitae. There is You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. in the circle next to it, fountain of life maybe, have fun
Latin meaning- Aqua Vitae; Water of Life, distilled alcohol or spirits used medicinally.
Spirit of wine (concentrated ethanol; called You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. or spiritus vini) ? (), S.V. or ? ()Spirit of wine (concentrated ethanol; called aqua vitae or spiritus vini) ? (), S.V. or ? ()
I wanted to mention #230 for a reference:
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RE: Aqua Vitae Rosettes - nablator - 08-04-2026
Many alchemy symbols were invented in the 17th century, this one in particular is found in the Table of Chymicall & Philosophical Characters of Basil Valentine's The Last Will and Testament, 1670 edition.