Esotericism and magic Character (symbol)
the word in renaissance magic came refer astrological, cabbalistic or magical sign or symbol. related sacramental character of catholic doctrine. famously, john dee designed monas hieroglyphica in 1564.
in 19th century, sense of word appears in romantic poetry, such sir walter scott s lay of last minstrel (1805), hallow d taper shed glimmering light / on mystic implements of magic might; on cross, , character, , talisman, (6.17).
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