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[Koen G]

All-protecting would be very suitable, and look nice as the beginning of a charm. Something to look into indeed.

I've been thinking about the possible practical meaning of what we have so far. Couldn't it relate to a wooden "case" or binding the book was in?

In that case, there are still two possible courses of interpretation:

Symbolical:
- The mythical powers of anchiton are invoked to protect the material from fire and damage.
- The waterproofing powers of Miltos , known possibly from Homer or from ancient practices, are invoked as protection against water.
In this case it seems clear that we are dealing with a "spell" or charm. It seems appropriate to place this near the cover of the book, where protection is most needed.

Literal:
- A wooden casing should be made for this book, using "anchiton" wood, which is relatively resistant to fire and damage.
- The case should be coated with "miltos", which could be some kind of resin mixed with this ochre, to waterproof it and protect against woodworms.
In this case, this is a list of notes for the artisan who would fashion the wooden cover. The + signs could just be there to separate the items.