Its earliest connections were with the worship of the Earth Mother Goddess

This edition preserves Smith’s original hand-drawn titles

It is held in the hands of all the Gods

the Greek God of healing

the Moon rules the number 9

Talisman for Safety in Travel Miniature Its earliest connections were withAround 1740 a Magical Grimoire called the Black Pullet describes this legend An officer in the army of Napoleon was sent on an expedition to the Pyramids. In the shadow of "The Grand Colossus" they were attacked by a horde of "Arabs of the Desert". In a fierce battle all were slain save the brave officer. He thought the end was near when, "suddenly a stone rolled back in the Pyramid and a venerable man issued forth." The Sage took the officer inside