There exists a puzzling manuscript that dates back to the 13th century, though the year of its creation remains unknown. This book contains spells, potion recipes, and a full-page depiction of the Devil. Nobody knows who wrote this book or why. Today, we separate fact from fiction looking at the origin of the Devil’s Bible AKA the Codex Gigas.

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