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Penates
Spirits celestial influences and signs · A Chymical Dictionary
At a Glance
The word. Fire-element spirits described as familiars.
In the book. Salamandri and Trifertes also concern spirits dwelling in fire.
A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 37; facsimile PDF page 365.
Historical Definition
Penates are spirits of the element of fire, called familiars.
Meaning
The definition provides both an elemental association and another name. Called familiars records the relation between the names in this witness.
Use in the Book
Salamandri and Trifertes also concern spirits dwelling in fire. Their related descriptions give a useful reading route, although the present entry does not explicitly equate all three names.
Places to Read
Sagani. A collective name for elemental spirits.
Salamandri. Spirits or fiery men associated with residence in fire.
Trifertes. A fire-dwelling spirit name.
Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 37; facsimile PDF page 365 — Facsimile
See also. Sagani; Salamandri; Trifertes