Among the myriad languages spoken throughout human history, Enochian stands out as one of the most fascinating and controversial, known as the language of angels.
The earliest record of this language traces back to the journals of John Dee, a mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, and occultist, who served as an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Dee, alongside his assistant and fellow occultist Edward Kelley, claimed to have communicated with angels in 1581, leading to the revelation of this mysterious language.
Dee and Kelley called it "Enochian," after the biblical patriarch Enoch, who was believed to be the last human to know the language. Enochian was unique, complete with its own alphabet and syntax, setting it apart from other known languages and magical systems.
This development marked a significant shift in Dee's career, who, despite his early achievements in science, grew increasingly fascinated with the occult, seeking hidden wisdom in ancient texts.
An exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians showcases intriguing artifacts once owned by Dee, including a Claude glass. This device, a black glass mirror housed in a sharkskin case, was used by Dee for divination and scrying - techniques he believed could predict the future and unravel difficult situations through signs and symbols.
Another notable item in Dee's collection was a crystal, a clear-cut purple gem set in a ring and chain, allegedly given to Dee by the archangel Uriel in 1582. This crystal, according to Dee, was instrumental in his and Kelley's alchemical endeavors, particularly in their quest to create the philosopher’s stone, a mythical substance sought after by alchemists...