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Visual Elements of Plato within the Voynich - SherriMM - 22-05-2026
Hi all,
I am excited to share my latest blog post, You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view., which shows a few quick examples of connections I've noticed between Plato's Timaeus and mainly the biological section of the VM (in order, too!).
I am very curious to know if there is other research pertaining to this or if this has been discussed at length already? Quick searches of this forum turned up little, though others have brought up a few related topics, like the nymphs as souls (which I connect to Timaeus 41D-42B).
I attached an example of one of my favorite connections, between an image on Folio 80r and a quote from Timaeus 45E. There are about seven or eight more in my post.
Thanks all,
Sherri
RE: Visual Elements of Plato within the Voynich - Ruby Novacna - 22-05-2026
Hi, Sherri!
I like the idea of linking the manuscript to Plato.
P.S. A large part of your explanations are in the form of images, and I don't know how to get them translated.
RE: Visual Elements of Plato within the Voynich - SherriMM - 22-05-2026
(22-05-2026, 08:54 AM)Ruby Novacna Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Hi, Sherri!
I like the idea of linking the manuscript to Plato.
P.S. A large part of your explanations are in the form of images, and I don't know how to get them translated.
Thank you for your feedback Ruby, I updated the blog with text below the images that should help.
The quote on the image I shared reads: "..For the gods had devised as a safeguard of the sight the structure of the eyelids; and when these are closed, they shut up the force of fire within and when these are calmed, quiet ensues..." - Timaeus, 45E.
The numbers of Plato, such as 45E, should be the same across all translations if you are able to find a copy in your language for easier reference as well.
RE: Visual Elements of Plato within the Voynich - SherriMM - 23-05-2026
Update as of Friday night - I'm up to 11 connections. I wanted to share a summary, hope that's okay.
All the best, Sherri