Archaeologists have discovered prototypes of this ring in Donauwörth (Bavaria, Germany), Florence (Italy), Amiens (France), Britain, and so on. It once belonged to the powerful von Veltheim family, and its magical names were even used by abbots, who engraved them on their personal seals, known as "sigillum secretum," or "secret seals." The purpose of such a ring was to protect its owner. It was worn not only for protection against spells or demons but also to maintain health and prevent seizures.
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On the outside, nomina magica, or magical names, are engraved. These names are found on similar rings in the following variations: GVG, GVGGVG BALTEBANI and so on. In manuscripts, they appear in recipes for magical protection, healing, "pro spasma" (against convulsions), and similar purposes. Other names inscribed on this ring have Kabbalistic and biblical origins. One can find the Kabbalistic acronym AGLA, which means "Lord, Thou art mighty forever," as well as the phrase "Ezer ave Eger," based on the words spoken to Moses from the burning bush in the Book of Exodus: "I Am Who I Am." The ring even features the New Testament reference to "Alpha and Omega."
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