The Codex Gigas is a medieval manuscript also known as the Devil's Bible due to its large size and rumored origin. It is believed to have been created in the early 13th century in Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic.
The manuscript is written in Latin and includes a variety of contents, such as the Bible, a collection of medical texts, the Chronicle of Bohemia, and other works.
The most famous element of the Codex Gigas is the large image of the devil that appears on one page, giving the manuscript its nickname.
The manuscript has been preserved in the National Library of Sweden since 1649 and has been digitized, allowing for online access to a Codex Gigas pdf.
The Codex Gigas is valuable both for its historical significance and its unique content. It is also one of the largest surviving medieval manuscripts, weighing in at around 165 pounds and measuring 36 inches tall.
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