On Occult Philosophy or the Secret Miraculous Birth of the Seven Planets and Metals

which name was called out through the whole world. And a nurse was given to the child who was to care for him, who was called Plejades; she did not do justice to her affairs but neglected the child with improper food and drink, so that she could not bring him up properly, for he was quite evil, angry, and envious. Through much suffering that was inflicted upon him, he also became lame in one leg and unfit, so that one had to attach a stilt to him, so that the limping would not be recognized so clearly. But what he lacked in the depths, he gained in the heights, as in the head; for in his brain he became teachable, understanding, wise, clever, and cautious, so that he could also overcome most enemies in war, except for two lords of the world who were superior to him in wealth, power, glory, and might, because in the womb, and afterwards, much had been neglected and ruined regarding him, so that he could not fully avenge himself. Thus Saturnus was born and brought into the world, who afterwards made many learned people