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of foundation/of control

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00Wear mottled jasper for protection against drowning. It is said to be especially potent for this purpose when carved with the image of an equal-armed cross, representing the powers of the four elements, 01b00of foundation, and of control.02b02br
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00Do the last two phrases, i.e. of foundation and of control refer to "powers" Shall I understand it:...representing the powers of the four elements, the powers of foundation, and the powers of control? Does it make sense? How do you think what 01b00foundation 02b00and what 01b00control 02b00is the author writing about, as I cannot figure it out?0-
  

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0There have been many philosophies which have claimed to know the secret powers of the universe. Perhaps if you go back to your source for this quote, you can learn how this particular system fits together. It sounds ancient.

  • 0There have been many philosophies which have claimed to know the secret powers of the universe.
  • Perhaps if you go back to your source for this quote, you can learn how this particular system fits together.
  • It sounds ancient.
  • Are we talking about "earth, wind, fire, and water"?
  • Do the powers reside in the four elements?
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0There have been many philosophies which have claimed to know the secret powers of the universe. Perhaps if you go back to your source for this quote, you can learn how this particular system fits together. It sounds ancient. Are we talking about "earth, wind, fire, and water"? Do the powers reside in the four elements? Is he naming these powers as "foundation" and "control"? Without bein
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10There have been many philosophies which have claimed to know the secret powers of the universe. Perhaps if you go back to your source for this quote, you can learn how this particular system fits together. It sounds ancient. Are we talking about "earth, wind, fire, and water"? Do the powers reside in the

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