The story behind the making of Codex Gigas is that it was the work of one monk, sometimes named as Herman the Recluse, who was sentenced to death by being walled up alive for breaking his monastic vows. Hoofprints of the Devil Spotted in the Snow?.
Supreme Court Judge: Of Course I Believe in the Devil!.The Precious Knowledge of the Hypatian Codex: Detailed Chronicle of the Southern Rus.The uniformity of the writing suggests that it was written by one scribe and stories say he was under immense pressure when he created the book. (National Library of Sweden) Legendary Origins of the Codex GigasĪccording to legend, the medieval manuscript was made out of a pact with the Devil, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the Devil’s Bible. It is so large that it took more than 160 animal skins to make it and it is so heavy that two people are needed to lift it. It measures 36 inches (91 cm) tall, 20 inches (50.5 cm) wide, and almost nine inches (22.86 cm) thick. The codex became known as the Codex Gigas, ‘giant book,’ due to its immensity. The Devil’s Bible is famous for two features – its size and the unique representation of the Devil.
Codex Gigas, also known as ‘the Devil’s Bible,’ is the largest and probably one of the strangest medieval manuscripts in the world. Dark legends surround the tome and its origins and the full page portrait of the Devil increases its air of mystery.
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