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The only known copy in Greek was reported to be burned at the stake in Salem Massachusetts.  Rumours occasionally surfaced about another copy.
Was written by Abdul Al-hazred the Mad Arab in the 700s AD.
Greek version was written in 950 by Theodorus Philat... who gave it the name Necronomicon
1288 is when Latin translations appeared
All existing versions were written 17th century in Spain, except British version is from German printing in circa 1454 most likely in Mainz by unknown printing press.


=== Experiences with Ancient Text ===
=== Experiences with Ancient Text ===


[[Category:Ancient Texts]]
[[Category:Ancient Texts]]

Revision as of 15:34, 27 October 2019

Description

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The only known copy in Greek was reported to be burned at the stake in Salem Massachusetts. Rumours occasionally surfaced about another copy.

Was written by Abdul Al-hazred the Mad Arab in the 700s AD. Greek version was written in 950 by Theodorus Philat... who gave it the name Necronomicon

1288 is when Latin translations appeared All existing versions were written 17th century in Spain, except British version is from German printing in circa 1454 most likely in Mainz by unknown printing press.

Experiences with Ancient Text