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===Islamic preparation===

===Islamic preparation===

The 10th century ‘Abbasid mathematician, Thabit ibn Qurra, was considered to be an expert on talismans. In one of his texts on talismans, he wrote, "The noblest part of astronomy is the science of talismans." According to the 12th century translator John of Seville and Limia's version of ibn Qurra's Arabic text, ''De imaginibus'', he saw talismans and astronomy to be more crucial for gaining wisdom than the studies of geometry and philosophy. In Adelard of Bath's translation of the same text, it is stressed that extensive knowledge of both astronomy and [[astrology]] is needed for creating a talisman. This information is necessary because talismans should be made at the moment of an auspicious celestial event. One's birth [[horoscope]] could also be a factor in the efficacy of talismans. The maker cannot have any distractions or doubts, otherwise their talisman will be powerless.

The 10th century ‘Abbasid mathematician, Thabit ibn Qurra, was considered to be an expert on talismans. In one of his texts on talismans, he wrote, "The noblest part of astronomy is the science of talismans." According to the 12th century translator John of Seville and Limia's version of ibn Qurra's Arabic text, ''De imaginibus'', he saw talismans and astronomy to be more crucial for gaining wisdom than the studies of geometry and philosophy. In Adelard of Bath's translation of the same text, it is stressed that extensive knowledge of both astronomy and [[astrology]] is needed for creating a talisman. This information is necessary because talismans should be made at the moment of an auspicious celestial event. One's birth [[horoscope]] could also be a factor in the efficacy of talismans. The maker cannot have any distractions or doubts, otherwise their talisman will be powerless.