MAGIC SYMBOLS - AREPO - ROTAS - AGLA Engraving of the 5x5 magic square, in which the formula, SATOR AREPO TENET OPERA ROTAS, is read vertically and horizontally. This formula was certainly used in ancient Roman times, as a Latin charm. The meaning is not altogether clear, but it may be translated as 'Arepo the Sower holds the wheel at work'. In this particular charm (which is from Schieble's Faustbuch of 1863), there is, within the individual squares, is a play on various magical, religious and demonic names, relating to the particular capital letter (for example, top left, S repeats Sator
MAGIC SYMBOLS - AREPO - ROTAS - AGLA Engraving of the 5x5 magic square, in which the formula, SATOR AREPO TENET OPERA ROTAS, is read vertically and horizontally. This formula was certainly used in ancient Roman times, as a Latin charm. The meaning is not altogether clear, but it may be translated as 'Arepo the Sower holds the wheel at work'. In this particular charm (which is from Schieble's Faustbuch of 1863), there is, within the individual squares, is a play on various magical, religious and demonic names, relating to the particular capital letter (for example, top left, S repeats Sator and creates Satanas [the Latin name for Satan]). Around the rectangle are four magical words or charms, derived from the Greek and Hebrew tradition. Among these, AGLA is interesting: this is a cabbalistic magical word, said to be derived from the Hebrew Atha gibor leolam Adonai [Thous art mighty for ever, O Lord]. The Tetragrammaton is the Greek name for the four-letter Hebrew name of God, Jehovah.
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