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T H E T R I U M P H

I M P E R I A L

P O L Y G L O T,

Composed in as many languages as

the languages used in establishing

ancient doctrine by the

EGYPTIAN OEDIPUS. original: OEDIPVS Aegyptiacus; this refers to Athanasius Kircher’s own monumental four-volume work. By calling himself "Oedipus," Kircher claims to be the one who finally solves the "riddles" of the Egyptian hieroglyphs, just as the mythical Oedipus solved the riddle of the Sphinx.

WHICH, TO THE IMMORTAL

GLORY OF FERDINAND III,

The most wise Emperor of the Romans,

G L O R Y,

On account of his immortal merit in the restoration of ancient Wisdom,

THE CHORUS OF SCHOLARS

gathered in the Roman Theater of the world In the 17th century, the "Theater of the World" (Theatrum Mundi) was a common metaphor suggesting that the world is a stage where all human knowledge and history are performed; here, it specifically highlights Rome as the center of this intellectual stage.

from all Peoples & Nations,

E T E R N A L L Y

erects, dedicates, and consecrates.