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Bonisagus is the great theoretical genius of the 8[th] and 9[th] centuries who invented both the [[Parma Magica]] and the [[Hermetic]] Theory of Magic.  With the assistance of his [[Filius|filia]] [[Trianoma]], Bonisagus founded the [[Order of Hermes]] and [[House Bonisagus]].

==  Life ==

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==  Life ==

A detailed biography of Bonisagus, from his birth in the late 7[th] century to his death in the 9[th] century, is provided in [[Houses of Hermes: True Li

==  Achievements ==

Bonisagus's invention of [[Parma Magica]] made it possible for wizards to work together peacefully, without suffering the adverse social effects of [[The Gift]] and with reduced fear of betrayal.

Although all of the [[Founder | Founders]] contributed to [[Hermetic Magic | Hermetic]] [[Magic Theory]], Bonisagus is generally given credit as its primary inventor.  His systematization of magical practices made is easy to learn and teach Hermetic magic, ensuring its spread.  Hermetic magic is also more powerful and vastly more versatile than other forms of magic, so it quickly became the dominant form of magic practiced in [[Mythic Europe]].

==  References ==

* Foundation of the Order, [[ArM5]] page 9
* [[Houses of Hermes: True Lineages]] pages 4-8.
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