19-01-2026, 07:20 PM
"Hi guys,
I’ve been looking at the 'Nymphs' section again (specifically around f78r and f81v) and something struck me that I haven't seen discussed much. I’m starting to think we might be over-complicating the 'science' and missing the social aspect.
To me, these scenes look like a manual for female leadership and community health. If you look at how the women are positioned, they aren't just bathing; they seem to be interacting in a very organized, almost hierarchical way.
My theory is that the author was focusing on the fact that women are the foundation of society. To keep a community strong, you have to keep the women healthy—not just physically (gynecology), but also as a structured group. The pipes and the 'plumbing' might be a metaphor for how knowledge and leadership flow between them.
I’m curious if anyone else sees this as a 'social system' rather than just alchemy or medicine? I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially if you’ve noticed any specific gestures that look like 'instruction' or 'governance' between the figures.
Best regards,
Surayya Munir Isah
From Nigeria"
I’ve been looking at the 'Nymphs' section again (specifically around f78r and f81v) and something struck me that I haven't seen discussed much. I’m starting to think we might be over-complicating the 'science' and missing the social aspect.
To me, these scenes look like a manual for female leadership and community health. If you look at how the women are positioned, they aren't just bathing; they seem to be interacting in a very organized, almost hierarchical way.
My theory is that the author was focusing on the fact that women are the foundation of society. To keep a community strong, you have to keep the women healthy—not just physically (gynecology), but also as a structured group. The pipes and the 'plumbing' might be a metaphor for how knowledge and leadership flow between them.
I’m curious if anyone else sees this as a 'social system' rather than just alchemy or medicine? I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially if you’ve noticed any specific gestures that look like 'instruction' or 'governance' between the figures.
Best regards,
Surayya Munir Isah
From Nigeria"