01-10-2026, 02:54 PM
Some comment to what @JustAnotherTheory said:
And remember: before you say that things like Lesser Key of Solomon ( You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.) are much younger that Voynich Manuscript, take into account that it was made from materials several centuries older, just like Wikipedia says. Most of these materials didn't survive till today and don't exist anymore but they existed when Voynich Manuscript was created.
Quote:And no, this does not mean that the VMS has anything to do with John Dee, like some have hypothesised.For me the carbon dating pointing to 1400s is a definitive proof that Dee hasn't done it. But if he had seen it, he would probably recognize magical elements at once and get very excited as it was his favourite area. But like anyone else he couldn't read it. So while he hasn't done it, he could be involved in finding it, recognizing its value and selling it to emperor Rudolf.
Quote:Having said that, the issue with the Solomonic magic theory is that it has not much to do with plants.I agree. But I would say Voynich Manuscript is possibly an "interdisciplinary work" and a composite manuscript. These parts are independent. Zodiac part is possibly about fortune telling, Rosettes are about contacting spirits and plants are well, about healing plants that you could purchase as ointments from our charlatan.
And remember: before you say that things like Lesser Key of Solomon ( You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.) are much younger that Voynich Manuscript, take into account that it was made from materials several centuries older, just like Wikipedia says. Most of these materials didn't survive till today and don't exist anymore but they existed when Voynich Manuscript was created.