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New reading hypothesis on f85v (Rosettes): “Paris Kar - Quentin Da Silva - 16-09-2026
I recently revisited the Voynich Manuscript and noticed a marginal note in the top-left corner of folio 85v (the “Rosettes” page), near the figure resembling a sun or rosette, while examining the high-resolution file 1006231.tif.
I am not presenting this as a firm reading, as I am doing this primarily for the enjoyment of the research. However, after zooming in on this area, I think I can make out something resembling “Paris Kar”, or possibly “Par is Kar.”
In my view, this could suggest two interesting possibilities, the second of which particularly intrigues me:
“Paris Kar”, with Kar possibly representing an abbreviation of Karolus / Charles; or
“Par is carus”, if interpreted as Latin, which could perhaps be understood along the lines of “the equal/peer is dear or precious.”
I want to stress that I am treating these only as possible readings rather than definite identifications.
I have attached cropped and enhanced screenshots below.
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts and am happy to discuss this further.
Thanks for reading!
MS 408, fol. 85v.
RE: New reading hypothesis on f86r (Rosettes): "Paris is Kar" - ololololo - 17-09-2026
RE: New reading hypothesis on f86r (Rosettes): "Paris is Kar" - JoJo_Jost - 17-09-2026
RE: New reading hypothesis on f86r (Rosettes): "Paris is Kar" - Rafal - 17-09-2026
RE: New reading hypothesis on f86r (Rosettes): "Paris is Kar" - Ruby Novacna - 17-09-2026
RE: New reading hypothesis on f86r (Rosettes): "Paris is Kar" - nablator - 17-09-2026
A small non-expert reading experiment on the faded inscription - Quentin Da Silva - 19-09-2026
RE: A small non-expert reading experiment on the faded inscription - ololololo - 20-09-2026
RE: A small non-expert reading experiment on the faded inscription - Koen G - 20-09-2026
RE: A small non-expert reading experiment on the faded inscription - ololololo - 20-09-2026