It gets better and goes deeper.
On the back of his hand (and on his middle finger) are a series of lines and dots. To me, these look like one of, or a combination of:
The Celestial/Angelic Alphabet: (
WIKI)
Documented (Created?) by
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa in the 16th century. Derived from the Hebrew and Greek alphabets, and purported to be used for communication with angels.
The Malachim: (
WIKI)
Same guy, also derived from the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. Still in use to a limited extent by the Freemasons.
The Transitus Fluvii or "Passing the River alphabet" (
WIKI)
Same guy again. Derived from the Hebrew alphabets. It is described as an occult alphabet.
These, combined with others are found in/on the magical incantations of wards, talismans, curses and the like in many faiths such as early Judeo-Christianity and Druidic/Paganism. It seems that Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa may have building on King
Solomon and the incorrectly attributed
Key of Solomon, around which there are many legends of magical power relating to the summoning and control of spirits and demons.
Then there is the Snakes and the Bacteria. I'm at somewhat of a loss to explain these. The snakes could be a reference to the Original Sin, where the Fallen
Angel Lucifer, in the form of a snake, persuaded Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.
As for the bacteria, I don't know if it is a generalized representation or meant to be a specific strain. While looking them up I was struck by the idea that the bacteria may be responsible for secreting the above mentioned chemicals. Perhaps a Molecular Chemist and a Bacteriologist could shed more light on this.
I wonder... it this meant to be indicative of the fusion of science and religion? The combination of the occult with technology that brought about the zombie holocaust? This adds another layer to the already mysterious question of who is this guy?
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