The Pneumatics of Hero of Alexandria

Woodcut ornament depicting two symmetrical dolphin-like sea creatures with tails intertwined in a foliate scroll pattern.

From you, who are the true spirit of Hero,
And can give spirit to Death among mortals,
As the Spirituals refers to the Pneumatica or devices powered by air/water have new spirits,
To make you alone proud among a thousand spirits;

From you, who entirely spirit, an high path
Of spirits show, and have fatal forces,
Whence the spirits in you may be so many, and such,
That they may even obtain Empire over every spirit.

From you, who already rapt in spirit, and eager
For glory, seem a spirit intent, and alive
To Heaven, of which I satisfy this spirit of mine;

From you, who makes spirit near to the divine,
Forming an Image of spirit like to yours;
Sea, vein, and spirit you will have, not a small river.

Decorative woodcut footer featuring floral and scrollwork designs within a rectangular border.