セファリエルのVolasfera

以下にSephariel(1864-1929)が紹介した La Volasferaのシンボルを挙げる。これはAntonio Borelliという人が作ったものらしいが年代ははっきりしない。

0( 0) A strong man standing, dressed in skins, heavy, loose, and coarse material the shoulders almost bare. In his hand hebears a club. The figure suggests a Hercules.
1( 1) A man standing, armed with sword and spear ; richly dressed in scarlet and purple, with jeweled clasps, and helmetof fine brass or gold apparently prepared for battle and confident of victory.
2( 2) A woman sitting in a chair as if conversing with someone. Her hands are folded lightly upon her lap, her face has apleasant, smiling expression. She is loosely habited in a Grecian robe, her neck and arms are bare.
3( 3) A wood, in which much wild undergrowth abounds, and many plants of different kinds and colors.
4( 4) A person climbing a rock in the in midst of a fierce storm. flashes of lightning reveal the figure in dark outline. Itappears strong and climbs well.
5( 5) A man riding upon a horse near to the edge of a cliff, and looking down into a valley where people are at work.
6( 6) A fox running along a path beneath the shadow of a wall.
7( 7) A man surrounded by others seeking a quarrel.
8( 8) A man standing upon a lofty place with his arms folded and his head erect.
9( 9) A man on horseback standing alone in the middle of a battlefield, where around him lies the dead and dying.
10( 10) A woman of beautiful and kind countenance, standing alone, and but half covered with a robe which falls from the leftshoulder.
11( 11) A man leading two children by the hands.
12( 12) A man at the summit of a mountain, illumined by the setting sun ; holding a staff his right hand, in his left a crown.
13( 13) A man out in mid-ocean on a raft, famished and in pitiable distress.
14( 14) A man struggling in the water a broken footbridge above his head.
15( 15) A youth, book in hand, wanders .apparently through a glade overhung with the branches of surrounding trees. Thesunlight is slanting through the trees, and falling upon the figure of the student.
16( 16) A woman holding scales, containing on the one side a cup red wine, on the other a number of golden coins.
17( 17) A man and woman standing hand in hand, looking with affection towards one another.
18( 18) An old man, dressed in a simple and much worn gown, carrying two bags of gold clasped at his breast with nervoushands.
19( 19) A man equipped for, a rough journey, belted and armed.
20( 20) A strong and prosperous-looking man stands with arms extended forward, holding in his hands a bowl full of wine.
21( 21) A man of tottering and uncertain gait, carrying water which he spills on the ground.
22( 22) A man standing with tanked in his hand ready to drink. Two others standing apart, talking together, with avertedfaces.
23( 23) A man playing with colored balls, an immodest woman standing behind him.
24( 24) A man of powerful form, riding upon a restive horse, whose mouth is curbed.
25( 25) A kingly person, presenting a scepter to one kneeling.
26( 26) A man, richly attired, having lost his foothold, is failing to the ground.
27( 27) A fair woman, richly attired, stands alone.
28( 28) A man of humble appearance, but much strength, felling a tree with an axe.
29( 29) A horse man, armed as if for battle, is watching the waning moon.
0( 30) A woman of p1easent face, neatly attired, stands holding a sword, whose point is earthward. Her head is kissed by themeridian Sun, her face is towards the north.
1( 31) A man lying up on the ground in the last moments of life. The Sun is setting amid clouds.
2( 32) A woman is gathering grapes, with she fills many baskets.
3( 33) A burning brand beneath the paw of a lion, whose rage is against it.
4( 34) A man of benevolent countenance stands near to a cottage chopping wood. Around him are orchards well filled withfruit. Near to him is a sheep grazing.
5( 35) A man in the prime of life stands upon a dais, holding in his right hand a scroll of papers ; upon his head is a laurelwreath.
6( 36) A well-favored cow, grazing in a park, in the shade of two trees.
7( 37) An old man, poorly clad, stands by the side of a river, from which he collects bits of wood and straw with a rake.
8( 38) A portly man , walking among pigeons, which flock upon the ground at his feet.
9( 39) An ox lying upon the ground asleep, in the sunshine. Upon its back two birds are perched.
10( 40) A man seated on a throne, holding a scepter, crowned, and with signs of wealth around him.
11( 41) A flower of a bright orange tint, upon which two butterflies are resting and fanning their wings.
12( 42) Two dogs running, one carrying a bone, the other in pursuit of it.
13( 43) A table upon which a right angle and a plane are lying.
14( 44) A venerable man seated in an uncertain light ; before him are several books, and various scientific instrumentssurround him.
15( 45) Two white cows are standing together in a jungle ; behind them is a tiger ready to spring.
16( 46) A man swimming in the river against the current and making no progress.
17( 47) Two bulls are seen fighting together.
18( 48) A woman, lightly clad, is lying in a field surrounded by violet-colored flowers.
19( 49) A crow, or raven, stands upon a water pot.
20( 50) An owl, perched on a tree, in the branches of which a snake is coiled.
21( 51) A field of rich grass in which stands a tree. A swarm of bees encircle the tree.
22( 52) A king sits upon a throne ; behind him stands a figure veiled in black.
23( 53) A bed of a dried-up river, wherein crows (black birds) are feeding.
24( 54) A lion rampant, standing upon an elevated ground.
25( 55) A fair woman, leading a child by the hand, and gathering flowers by the way.
26( 56) An alchemist at work in his laboratory ; upon his table is much gold.
27( 57) A man is seen climbing a pole which is set upon an elevation.
28( 58) A powerful man, holding a scourge in his right hand, and driving two slaves in manacles.
29( 59) A dark man, richly appareled, and surrounded by servants and courtiers, reclines on a couch.
0( 60) Two yellow flowers growing beneath the shade of a luxuriant tree.
1( 61) A man scaling a wall by means of a rope ladder. In his teeth he holds a sword, and in his right hand a firearm.
2( 62) A troubadour stands with one foot upon the ledge of a rock, his instrument slung at his side ; he is listening to themusic of a cascade which falls at his feet.
3( 63) A man dressed like a Minister of State, of venerable and kindly aspect.
4( 64) Two men standing in a wood in the act of fighting a duel. Between them lies a rich purple and gold vesture and acasket of jewels.
5( 65) A woman stands holding ; a book in one hand and a pair of scales in the other.
6( 66) A peaceful valley ; a lake on which a swan is floating. At the back rises a high mountain.
7( 67) A house on fire at night-time.
8( 68) The figure of a woman holding a globe in one hand and a scepter in the other.
9( 69) A woman of pleasing appearance stands offering a glass of some fluid to a child.
10( 70) A group of vagrants or gypsies, seated round a cauldron, in which food is preparing.
11( 71) A young laurel tree, brok en by the wind and withered.
12( 72) Two wolves are devouring a carcass in the moonlight.
13( 73) A man in a mask stands beneath the shadow, of a tree at night. At his feet there is a dead cow.
14( 74) A woman holding a bundle of faggots, her hair loose and disordered by the wind. She wanders in search ofsomething.
15( 75) A man sitting upon his heels and breaking stones with a hammer.
16( 76) A broken pitcher lying upon the ground with spilled fruit around it.
17( 77) A flying arrow.
18( 78) A woman stands in an attitude of dejection and covers her otherwise naked breast with the hair of her head.
19( 79) Two men, well clad, are standing together, the one holding a white horn by the bridle.
20( 80) A youth is seen throwing coins into a cup as if in play.
21( 81) A young woman lying beneath a tree, throwing food to the birds which gather around her.
22( 82) An old oak, without leaf or bark, splintered by the storms through which it has passed, stands alone upon a desolatemoorland.
23( 83) Several sparrows are collected together, chattering and pluming themselves in the dust.
24( 84) An old book lying open upon a table, and beside it a burning lamp.
25( 85) A market place, in which several young men are in dispute, and asserting their respective opinions by the free use ofcudgels.
26( 86) A young man of disheveled appearance sitting upon a barren rock by the sea, weeping.
27( 87) A large and well cultivated tract of land.
28( 88) A gloomy sky filled with scudding clouds. A flight of black birds are struggling against the wind.
29( 89) A wolf following a sheep along a secluded pathway.
0( 90) A well-fruited vine hanging upon an old wall beneath the sunshine of summer day.
1( 91) A dog standing over a bare bone in front of it are two others half starved.
2( 92) A woman seated in an altitude of grief, her clothes disordered and her hair unkempt, holding some faded flowers inher hands ; among the flowers are lilies and roses.
3( 93) A well-appointed table, with the remnants of a feast lying upon it.
4( 94) A young tree or sapling beat about the middle and thence growing awry.
5( 95) A woman clothed in gaudy apparel, plays with some jewels us her lap.
6( 96) An iron gauntlet, a sword, and a scourge lying together upon the stump of a tree.
7( 97) A dove lies upon the ground, while over it a snake is poised in an attitude of attack.
8( 98) A little village lying in a fertile valley.
9( 99) A wide-spreading oak tree, around the roots of which new many young shoots, while the birds of the season singamong its branches.
10(100) A stranded vessel on a low, sandy beach.
11(101) A dagger lying beside a skull.
12(102) A caduceus between two moons, one crescent and the other gibbous.
13(103) A bunch of spring flowers, over which is set a bright star which flashes and sparkles in a deep blue atmosphere.
14(104) A dais on which is set a throne, on the cushion of which a dog is lying asleep.
15(105) A man like a Hercules or Samson standing over a slain lion.
16(106) A lightning flash.
17(107) A cluster of faded exotics, very sweet and sickly to the smell.
18(108) An escutcheon containing a harp and a gauntlet.
19(109) A man dressed as a groom, riding upon a spirited horse.
20(110) A waning moon, amid a bank of clouds, dimly, reveals a ship at sea, but all disabled.
21(111) A man asleep in the heat of the day ; some implements beside him.
22(112) A man standing upon a mountain with a staff in his hand. The setting sun shows his figure in relief.
23(113) A strong castle on a high rock, and upon the battlements of the castle of flag with a crown upon it is seen extended inthe wind.
24(114) A horseman armed, moving across a dessert towards some woody hills.
25(115) A meteor, or falling star.
26(116) A well-conditioned heifer standing to the plough.
27(117) A beautiful scene of the country, wherein all the elements conspire to enchant the eye and hold the spirit in a mood ofsilent adoration.
28(118) A tethered horse, upon which a tiger is covertly approaching.
29(119) A young horse running across a field with a leading cord in trail ; it lifts its head against the breeze and sniffs theair.
0(120) There stands a lion upon an elevation looking towards a rising sun.
1(121) A pennant or streamer, such as is used by mariners to indicate the course of the wind.
2(122) A wave-Line of nebulous light, obscured by a cloud in the midst.
3(123) A cat upon the watch for prey.
4(124) A snake coiled around a free, its head raised, ready to strike.
5(125) Two crossed swords above a gauntlet, forming an escutcheon.
6(126) A scepter, on the orest of which shines a diamond like a magnificent star.
7(127) An aureole of clouds, in the midst of which appears a triangle of flame, and an eye within the triangle.
8(128) DisplayA fine chateau, with gardens and terraces. In the foreground a peacock in full feather struts leisurely.
9(129) An oak tree broken by the wind, and beneath is the skeleton of some dead creature.
10(130) A man and woman are seated at a table, whereon viands and wine are lavishly abundant.
11(131) A fine bull, of a white color, grazing in the shade of a large true which stands in a park.
12(132) A jutting rock, upon which some tufts of grass hold a thin, but certain existence.
13(133) A broken wheel lies upon the ground, while a horse grazes near by.
14(134) A figure like the angel of the Sun (Michael), standing erect, and striking the earth with the point of a dazzling sword.
15(135) A ram standing upon a barren rock, pawing the ground.
16(136) A man riding a camel with attendants following.
17(137) A bright mirror in which the Sun’s rays are reflected.
18(138) A man running in the face of a strong wind, but making little headway. His garments fly in tatters behind him.
19(139) A crescent moon joined to a shining star.
20(140) A human face surmounted by a coiled serpent ; a raised hand also appears.
21(141) A nest of young birds, over which a hawk is seen hovering.
22(142) A bright, pale blue star, shining over a clear lake.
23(143) A man felling a tree.
24(144) A reversed triangle upon a red ground.
25(145) A thick wood at the back of a field, in which is a man ploughing with an ox.
26(146) A dagger.
27(147) Two hands linked in a close grip of friendship.
28(148) Two golden circles joined by a blue ribbon tied in a double bow.
29(149) A dog in poor condition stands whining and cringing.
0(150) A festival or occasion for the assembling together of villagers in gala costume.
1(151) A solitary rock jutting up from a waste of sand.
2(152) A man in a skull-cap, busy at work with some scientific instruments.
3(153) A field of corn standing high and ripe.
4(154) A soldier prepared for battle.
5(155) A man and a woman playing together, with fruits, flowers, and wine upon a table beside them.
6(156) A man and woman standing with their backs to one- another.
7(157) A woodland scene, at the back of which there stands a tower upon a hill.
8(158) A stagnant pool filled with weeds and rank verdure.
9(159) A bag of money upon a table, near to which ; stands a dark woman masked.
10(160) A man’s hand, with the index finger pointing upward as if in command.
11(161) A woman blindfold, and a man leading her.
12(162) A broad tract of open fields under the moon’s rays ; a river winds its way through them.
13(163) A man mining in the rock with a pickaxe.
14(164) A beautiful woman nesting two doves upon her breast, one in each hand.
15(165) Several men in festive attire assembled together are talking.
16(166) An old man cutting grapes in a vineyard.
17(167) An old white-headed man surrounded by happy children.
18(168) A husbandman or cattle-dealer holding a stock -whip in his hand.
19(169) Two men fencing with swords. A man in black stands aside watching them.
20(170) A men carrying a money bag in each hand.
21(171) A well-favored woman, but of evil aspect, stands before a mirror.
22(172) A ship in full sail.
23(173) A man sitting naked upon a sea-girt rook, covering his eyes with his hands.
24(174) Crossed swords, over which is seen a crown.
25(175) Two women walking together with linked arms talking confidentially.
26(176) A broken hammer or mallet, lying upon a, carpenter’s bench.
27(177) A wide-branching tree laden with fruit.
28(178) A man attired as a cardinal of the church.
29(179) A man standing, either headless, or with the head shrouded in black cloth.
0(180) A man with a drawn sword in an aggressive attitude.
1(181) A man in the garb of a doctor of the monastic order (misericordia).
2(182) A man in chains.
3(183) A man with a broken plough standing in an open field.
4(184) A red triangle.
5(185) A heifer drawing a plough, and urged by the goad.
6(186) A naked man in the act falling from a rock into a lake.
7(187) A young maiden weeping over a grave.
8(188) A gladiator, armed with dagger and shield, ready for the fray.
9(189) A prison, door, fitted with iron spikes, and framed with iron girders.
10(190) A centaur-half man, half horse-armed with bow and arrow.
11(191) A fair woman looking at her face in a hand glass.
12(192) A pillar of black marble standing upon a rock, roughly hewn.
13(193) A mummer’s mask.
14(194) A man walking with two women, their arms linked in his.
15(195) An iceberg, at the back of which is seen a display of the aurora borealis.
16(196) An old door in which a dagger is stuck.
17(197) A well-lighted house with open door.
18(198) A square block of marble, upon which is the regalia of scepter and crown.
19(199) A man in the robe of a priest standing in the cloister beneath the light of a window.
20(200) A bridge in a broken and dilapidated condition spanning over the dry bed of a river.
21(201) A man asleep by Ike side of some money-bags.
22(202) An old man in a own and skull cap like a doctor, surrounded by chemical and other instruments.
23(203) A solitary tree upon a rocky height, behind which is a dark and threatening cloud.
24(204) An elevated promontory, illumined by the noonday sun and crowned with many and variously colored flowers.
25(205) A strong man mailed and plumed, with couched lance, ready for attack ; a knight of the field.
26(206) A rustic cottage, overarched by a spreading a cedar tree.
27(207) An ass tethered to the shaft of a grinding mill.
28(208) A dark pool of water in the shadow of dense foliage.
29(209) A man sleeping upon a bundle of clothes. Over him hovers a vulture, while upon one side of him is a serpent ready tostrike and on the other a leopard in the act of springing.
0(210) A nomadic warrior, equipped with javelin and firearms.
1(211) A great headland over which the Sun is rising.
2(212) An old man seated beneath a shady tree, his head bowed in thought. A pilgrim.
3(213) A lyre, upon the arm of which there hangs a wreath of laurels.
4(214) A storm-swept prairie.
5(215) A great mound of earth and stones, on the summit of which there is a single flowering shrub.
6(216) A man standing with his left foot upon the shoulder of a spade. A pickaxe lies upon the ground, and in his hand heholds a jewel which reflects the Sun’s rays.
7(217) An archer shooting his arrows towards a flight of birds.
8(218) A nest of young and unfledged birds lying upon the ground.
9(219) A man wearing a mash as in a play.
10(220) A hare seated upon a knoll above its burrow, behind it is the rising Moon.
11(221) A small cottage surrounded by a thicket.
12(222) A great and lonely tower rising from an eminence of rock.
13(223) Two men seated at a table with beakers of wine before them.
14(224) A bear sleeping beneath a tree around which is a swarm of bees.
15(225) A cup or goblet from which rays of ruddy light are emitted.
16(226) A battered hulk lying upon the seashore.
17(227) A woman charming snakes, one of which is twined about her neck.
18(228) A stiletto and tavola.
19(229) A Sun that is rising upon the ocean water.
20(230) A buffalo standing on an eminence paying the ground and snorting.
21(231) A cataract falling from one rocky ledge to another.
22(232) A man sowing in the wind.
23(233) A man habited in rough clothes hewing timber close to a log hut.
24(234) A wolf standing upon the carcass of a horse.
25(235) A man swimming in an angry sea.
26(236) A warrior plumed, haranguing a multitude of armed soldiers.
27(237) A rocky eminence out of which is carved a cross in stone. It stands against the rising sun as if haloed in divine light.
28(238) A man seated at a table holding a pen. Before him are some pebbles on a sheet of paper.
29(239) A woman in trailing robes waving a wand around which as coiled a serpent.
0(240) A man lying upon a heap of stones by the roadside.
1(241) A man standing with drawn sword.
2(242) The Goddess of Mercy enthroned.
3(243) A soldier, holding a crossbow stands behind an embrasure.
4(244) A man of middle age watching over a cradle.
5(245) A mill-wheel drive, by the wind.
6(246) A group of cattle browsing in the sunshine.
7(247) Two men playing cards together.
8(248) A house on fire.
9(249) A full moon shining in a clear sky.
10(250) A tiger crouching as in the act of assault.
11(251) A fair woman sporting herself on a couch.
12(252) A large portcullis guarding the entrance to a prison.
13(253) A quantity of books and papers an disorder.
14(254) An arrow in mid-air.
15(255) A black hole or cavern in a rock.
16(256) A man afloat upon a raft.
17(257) A man’s face painted with grotesque scrolls, and surrounded by a mass of tangled hair.
18(258) A serpent surrounded by a circle of fire.
19(259) A garden of many hued flowers.
20(260) Two triangles interlaced, with a third superposed.
21(261) Two arrows crossed.
22(262) A human heart encircled with a band of iron and pierced by a dagger with jeweled hilt.
23(263) A broken tree struck by a lightning flash.
24(264) Three cups of wine standing upon a table in the form of a triangle.
25(265) A mask representing the face of a hound.
26(266) A man beneath the paw of a lion rampant.
27(267) A tortoise.
28(268) A hare.
29(269) A spade protruding from the soil.
0(270) A boy and girl standing with arms entwined.
1(271) A vane of which the arrow is pointing North.
2(272) A serpent coiled around an uplifted beacon.
3(273) A vestal lamp burning brightly.
4(274) A small cottage with wide open door.
5(275) A heart surmounted by an aureole.
6(276) A heart pierced by a nail.
7(277) An eagle carrying its prey in mid air.
8(278) A cross and a broken key.
9(279) An owl sitting in the moon light.
10(280) A roll of parchment, sealed and lying across a scepter.
11(281) A fox running apace in the moonlight.
12(282) A tripod with flames of fire issuing from a brazier.
13(283) A harrow standing on an open field.
14(284) A soft cloudy cumulus upon a bright horizon.
15(285) A man riding at high speed upon a well-conditioned horse.
16(286) A lyre lying upon a wreath of flowers.
17(287) Two men in fierce strife.
18(288) A rocky eminence in the midst of a turbulent sea.
19(289) An ape seated before a mirror.
20(290) An ancient hieroglyphic manuscript with a retort and crucible upon it.
21(291) A plough.
22(292) A wineglass overturned.
23(293) A tankard set upon a table.
24(294) A series of bubbles floating in the air.
25(295) A wide, open seascape on which are distant sailing boats.
26(296) A stretch of broken country with a fringe of woodland.
27(297) A sextant and compass.
28(298) A dark and lonely pool overhung by wooded banks.
29(299) An arrow in flight.
0(300) A man lying upon a sheaf of corn, asleep, with viands at his side.
1(301) A book on which stand a compass and an hour glass.
2(302) A man walking with bended head, leaning upon a staff.
3(303) An officer arrayed much like a Chinese mandarin in an official robe of purple and gold and blue.
4(304) A woman nude, looking at her reflection in a pool of water.
5(305) An archer drawing a long bow.
6(306) A target pierced by a rapier.
7(307) A lion standing in the open arena.
8(308) A huge rock rent by a flash of lightning.
9(309) A head and a hand separated from a body.
10(310) Two bulls fighting on the edge of a precipice.
11(311) A lion raging against the bars of its cage.
12(312) A cavalier fully armed.
13(313) A broken bridge spanning a rapid stream.
14(314) A ship in full sail upon a sunlit sea.
15(315) A smith’s forge and bellows.
16(316) A man lying prone upon a bed of sickness.
17(317) An old woman seated on a stool with a hooded cloak wrapped closely round her.
18(318) A boat upon the sea which a submerged man is clinging for support.
19(319) A great tortoise.
20(320) A man lying wounded or sick upon the ground.
21(321) A raging bull stamping upon body of a dog.
22(322) A beaver at work upon a tree overhanging a gorge.
23(323) A bent stalk bearing a full ear of corn.
24(324) A dark face wearing an expression of fierce anger, and across the forehead a red band of blood.
25(325) A man walking blindfold towards the opening of a deep pit.
26(326) A stale mansion surrounded by trees in an expanse of pastureland.
27(327) A cup, a pack of playing cards, and dice.
28(328) Two crossed swords surrounded by a wreath of laurels.
29(329) A scepter surrounded by a crown.
0(330) A man and woman standing face to face, their hands clasped.
1(331) A chest floating on an open sea.
2(332) A boar’s head upon a dish.
3(333) A trilithon consisting of two strong pillars of stone with a horizontal thwart of the same material. Within the trilithonis a strong iron gate.
4(334) Three men advancing arm in arm.
5(335) A wreck floating on a peaceful sea.
6(336) A niche in which are set a lamp and a book or missal.
7(337) A man with upraised arms submerged in the water, over which a heavy rain is falling.
8(338) An old man with a pack upon Ass back and a long staff in his hand walking down a hill.
9(339) On a table of plain surface lie a number of chemical instruments, a retort, a pestle and mortar, a bent tube, and acrucible being the chief.
10(340) A wild horse leaping a barrier.
11(341) A truncated cone.
12(342) A circle within a circle, both concentric.
13(343) A man stripped to the waist hewing timber.
14(344) An arrow in flight passing through a cloud of smoke.
15(345) A tiger standing guard over its young littler.
16(346) A man falling with upraised arms between the parting timbers of a broken bridge.
17(347) A horse and its rider failing at a fence.
18(348) Two daggers crossed.
19(349) A helical scroll.
20(350) A lunar crescent emerging from cloud from which also proceeds a flash lightning.
21(351) A woman of dark countenance standing over a prostrate man.
22(352) A warrior in helmet drawing a long bow which the fletch is duly set.
23(353) A woman reclining upon a couch, scantily attired.
24(354) A crown through which is set an upright sword.
25(355) A man in armor, fully equipped and bearing a shield.
26(356) An earthquake.
27(357) A serpent standing erect within a circle of fire.
28(358) A man upon a raft floating in open sea.
29(359) A straight column with square capital and base.

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