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Codex Gigas f286v - An open book with two lines of writing on it

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Codex Gigas f286v - An open book with two lines of writing on it

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Folio 286v of the Codex Gigas

The Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil's Bible, is famous for two reasons: it is believed to be the world's largest preserved medieval manuscript (Codex Gigas means "giant book") and it contains a large full-page portrait of the Devil. The Codex Gigas was created for a Bohemian monastery, but was brought to Sweden as spoils of war in the 17th century. Among other things, the manuscript contains a complete Bible, historical texts, magic formulas and spells.

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