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That the heads of those standing by may appear like those of horses or donkeys. These were common optical illusions or "parlor tricks" achieved through specific lighting or the burning of certain substances.	65
Extractions of water and oil.	92
Torches that are not extinguished by the winds.	49
That a painted face may turn pale.	62
That a notable face may appear thin and pale.	64
How fascinations term: "Fascinations" (the historical belief in the power to cast spells or influence others through the gaze or charms). are made.	87
Iron and its medicines original: "medicinæ" (preparations or chemical treatments used to alter the metal's properties)..	103
To dye iron with the color of copper.	104
To dye iron with the color of gold.	104
To change iron into copper.	104
How multi-colored offspring original: "Fœtus"; likely referring to the breeding of variegated livestock or plants. are produced.	76
How a fig may be made equally white and black.	40
To make dried figs original: "ischiadas". sleep-inducing or purgative.	43
To throw flame from a distance.	50
To produce flowers and fruits early or late.	29. 30. 31.
The preservation original: "conditura" (the pickling or curing process). of flowers and fruits.	33
That a flower may be dyed in various colors.	40.
To remove brittleness original: "Friabile tollere". Likely a metallurgical secret for making metals more malleable..	97
How a fruit composed of different parts is made.	32
To make fruits and flowers sweeter and more fragrant.	36. & 37.

Various fruits. 40

| | | Growing fruits will take on all shapes and impressions. This refers to the practice of growing fruit inside molds to dictate their final shape. | 39 | | Fruit without pits and seedless. original: "exos & enucleatus", literally 'boneless and de-kerneled'. | 34 | | To increase all fruits. | 38 | | To have fruits perpetually. | 36 | | To recognize a thief. | 72 | | To wipe away scurf original: "Furfurès" (dandruff or dry, flaky skin). from the face. | 61. | | Compositions of gems. Instructions for creating synthetic or imitation gemstones. | 115 | | Virtues and images of gems. | 130. 133. | | How fake gems are made. | 114 | | To wipe away the bruising of the cheeks. | 60 | | To drive away imminent hail and storms. | 72 | | Helioselinon original: "Heliofelinon". A type of marsh parsley or "sun-herb" used in ancient medicine and magic. when worn makes the spirit solar. | 130 | | That the testicles of one with a hernia may crackle. | 73 | | Little stones from swallows original: "Hirundinum lapilli". Folklore suggested small stones found in the stomachs of young swallows could cure various ailments. benefit those with epilepsy original: "comitialibus" (the "comitial disease," a historical term for epilepsy).. | 130 | | To bind term: "ligare" (a magical practice of 'binding' a person to prevent an action, most commonly used in historical texts for spells regarding sexual potency). men and women so they are impotent for sexual intercourse. | 72 |