Open the magic door and step into a world full of wonder and enchantment. Behind this mysterious door, lies a realm filled with unlimited possibilities and unexpected adventures. It is a place where dreams come true and imagination knows no bounds. As you open the magic door, you are instantly transported into a different reality. The air is charged with an electrifying energy, and you can feel a sense of anticipation and excitement. The surroundings are unlike anything you have ever seen before.
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Your character s attributes will affect how well your character does during the adventure giving you bonus modifiers that add or subtract from your rolls. The only solution was to come up with a different type of adventure, with mainly short passages of audio and lots of dialogue, which voice actors could go to town on.
The surroundings are unlike anything you have ever seen before. Vibrant colors dance across the sky, and fantastical creatures roam freely. Every step you take in this magical world leads you to new discoveries.
gibberish: how to open doors magically
A Greek text from Egypt, apparently copied about 350 GC, describes a spell for opening doors:
Taking the navel of a male crocodile and the egg of a scarab and a heart of a baboon, put these into a blue-green faience vessel. And when you wish to open a door, bring the navel to the door, saying, “By THAIM THOLACH THECHEMBAOR THEAGON PENTATHESCHI BOTI, who have power in the deep, for myself, that there may now be a way open for me, for I say to you, SAUAMBOCH MERA CHEOZAPH OSSALA BYMBEL POUO TOUTHO OIREREI ARNOCH.” [1]
Unlike the much later concocted open sesame, this spell was probably used by a man to open the door of a particular woman for whom he had developed an acute amorous interest.
An independent, individual ritual-services entrepreneur (magician) apparently peddled the spell to potential customers. The spell draws upon ancient Egyptian temple culture. However, the copyist inserted glosses that greatly simplify the material. For “the navel of a male crocodile” the copyist added “he means pondweed.” For “a heart of a baboon,” the copyist added “he means myrrh, perfume of lilies.”[2] The learned often revel in arcane terminology. Practical businesspersons just want to know what will get the job done.
Mystification has practical uses. The modern editor of the door-opening spell described “the navel of a male crocodile” as:
an example of the secret magical vocabulary by which everyday things were given pretentious names, partly to make magical rituals impracticable for chance readers, partly to impress the ignorant. [3]
That’s only one possible business strategy. A twelfth-century Egyptian physician and philosopher had a different business strategy:
Ibn Rahmun would compose medical and philosophical tracts in the language of the common people which were absurd, meaningless and of no use at all. He sent them to persons who would thereupon request him to elucidate them. He would then explain them as he saw fit, on the spur of the moment, without due consideration. These tracts are quite ludicrous. [4]
This description smells of professional jealousy. Although they may have been ludicrous, the tracts evidently were quite successful in the popular market.[5] Both secret, magical vocabulary and absurd, meaningless texts remain in widespread use even in our age of secular reason. That’s simply a reality of communication economics.
- magic spells in Roman Egypt
- ancient erotic services in Roman Egypt
- making scholarly work important
[1] PGM XIII. 1065-1075, trans. Betz (1992) p. 195, glosses omitted above, and reported subsequently. Id., p. 181, suggests a copy date about 350 GC for PGM XIII.
[3] Id. p. 195, n. 144. Another magical text copied at the same time as the door-opening spell described itself as the eighth book of Moses. That’s three books beyond the Pentateuch. This eighth book addressed the reader:
Now I shall add for you, child, also the practical uses of this sacred book, the things which all the experts accomplished with this sacred and blessed book. As I made you swear, child, in the temple of Jerusalem, when you have been filled with the divine wisdom, dispose of the book so that it will not be found.
PGM XIII. 230-234, trans. Betz (1992) p. 179. Betz describes this text as “pretentious hokum.” Id. n. 56.
[4] HP, p. 720. Ibn Rahmun is Salama ibn Rahmun, in full Abu ‘l-Khair Salama ibn Mubarak ibn Rahmun ibn Musa. He was an Jewish Egyptian physician who was active c. 1116 GC. In the Islamic world, the language of serious scholarly communication was Arabic, not Egyptian.
[5] Ibn Rahmun achieved enough prominence to be harshly criticized: “At first, he harmed people by his talk alone / But now he has began to injure by both words and deeds.” Id.
Betz, Hans Dieter, ed. 1992. The Greek magical papyri in translation: including the Demotic spells Vol. 1, [Texts]. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
HP: Ibn Abi Usaybi’ah, Ahmad ibn al-Qasim. English translation of History of Physicians (4 v.) Translated by Lothar Kopf. 1971. Located in: Modern Manuscripts Collection, History of Medicine Division, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD; MS C 294. Online transcription.
This is a complete fantasy role-playing game in which Alexa will become the dungeon master. You will create a character, purchase items in the town, travel to the dungeon, fight monsters, level up your character, find chests, get more gold to go back to town and purchase better items. First you will create a character and assign values to your character’s attributes of strength, dexterity, intelligence, constitution, perception, charisma and wisdom. The adventure will involve rolling dice to determine the outcomes of various tasks (Alexa will roll the dice for you). Your character’s attributes will affect how well your character does during the adventure giving you bonus modifiers that add or subtract from your rolls. You will start in town where you can purchase various weapons, armors, potions and spells to help you during your adventure. You will encounter various types of monsters in the dungeon that you can attack and kill which will give your character experience points that will be used to level up your character.
You come across ancient forests, where trees whisper secrets of the past. Majestic waterfalls cascade down into sparkling pools, inviting you to dive in and experience their rejuvenating powers. Fields of wildflowers stretch as far as the eye can see, painting the landscape with a riot of colors. As you venture further into this mystical land, you encounter fascinating beings who seem to have jumped right out of storybooks. Fairies flit through the air, leaving trails of shimmering dust in their wake. Mermaids sing hauntingly beautiful melodies by the shore, captivating all who hear their voices. Unicorns graze peacefully in meadows, their shimmering coats reflecting the sunlight. But it is not just the beautiful sights and creatures that make this world so enchanting. The magic door also opens up a world of possibilities and personal growth. Within its realms, you are free to be anyone and do anything you desire. You can tap into your innermost passions and talents, exploring new skills and abilities you never knew you had. This magical world also teaches valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and resilience. It challenges you to overcome obstacles and face your fears head-on. It encourages you to build deep connections with others, to trust and support one another through thick and thin. It teaches you to believe in yourself, to embrace your uniqueness and follow your dreams. As you journey through this extraordinary world, the magic door becomes a symbol of endless possibilities and boundless imagination. It reminds us that there is always more to discover, both within ourselves and in the world around us. It encourages us to embrace the unknown and embrace the magic that exists in every moment. So, open the magic door and step into a world of enchantment. Let your imagination run wild and let your spirit be uplifted. Allow yourself to be transported to a place where dreams are made, and the extraordinary becomes ordinary. Embrace the magic and let it guide you on a journey of self-discovery and endless wonder..
Reviews for "Opening the magic door: What lies beyond?"
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