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Codex Gigas: Quick Facts

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Full-page medieval illustration from the Codex Gigas showing a horned, crouching devil with green face, red claws, and outstretched arms, framed by a rectangular border.
Side profile of the Codex Gigas, a large medieval manuscript with thick, uneven pages and a white cover reinforced with metal fittings and corner protectors.
Illuminated manuscript page from the Codex Gigas showing a tall, rectangular architectural design with red, green, and blue geometric patterns framed by aged parchment.
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