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Zsofi Buda

From the archives: A glimpse of ancient Hebrew and Latin treatises on palmistry

An 18th century text specifies six palm lines that dictate one’s influence, wisdom, honour, fate, life span and riches.

Zsofi Buda
· Jun 07, 2020 · 09:30 pm
Frog eyes, finger nails and eggs: A guide to making love potions from old Hebrew manuscripts

These gems from the British library’s collection combine folk medicine with magic and astrology.

Zsofi Buda
· Feb 20, 2019 · 09:30 pm