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^{Chapter Five)3*<br />

IREAD IN HERMES' WORKS something concerning this<br />

art of miracles, which I would like to cite. He divided this<br />

art into three types: the art of talismans, which has been<br />

mostly treated and dealt with by the Sabians and the<br />

Nabatean's slaves. Part of this field is the art of planets and<br />

offering them sacrifices, incense and drawings. The second type<br />

was the specialty of the Greeks who were the pioneers in the art<br />

of stars. This is an advanced and excellent art. The third type is<br />

the art of the qalaftirijat (potentials?), promoting inspirations,<br />

seriousness, and knowing spirits among which similar words<br />

are distributed. This art was the specialty of the Indians, the<br />

Sakasiks of Yemen, and the Copts of Egypt. Each of these<br />

sciences has its own philosophic origin, as well as introductions.<br />

It is known about the Indians that they are advanced in the<br />

science of poisons which cannot be treated by medicine. By<br />

using certain words or making certain movements, they can kill<br />

or have the hearer change his mind. They developed a musical<br />

instrument called al-kankala with one string on one body. They<br />

can produce any tune and notes with this instrument.<br />

Additionally, they have strange secrets such as impregnating a<br />

woman without sexual relationships by directing certain<br />

movements at her. They also have a drink which prevents old<br />

age, gray hair, curved back and natural body degeneration. This<br />

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