> Codex Gigas, The 'Devil's Bible' Written In The 13th Century
Page 577 of the Codex Gigas contains a full-page illustration of the Devil, a squatting horned creature with a green face and two tongues. The page is famous because of the legend that the monk who created the manuscript summoned the Devil for help and drew the illustration in gratitude. The page also includes additional text such as magical spells to ward off negative effects from the image, as well as a confession.
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>The illustration: The image is a full-page depiction of the Devil, shown with a green face, small eyes with red pupils, pointed ears, two long red tongues, and large claws on its four-fingered hands. He is often shown wearing a white tunic with red "ermine" spots, symbolizing his power as "Prince of Darkness".

> The legend: According to legend, a monk who was facing punishment promised to write the entire manuscript in one night. When he realized he couldn't finish, he called upon the Devil for help. In gratitude for the completed manuscript, he drew the portrait of the Devil on page 577.

> The text: The text on the same page includes a confession and magical spells. The spells, which are meant to ward off any negative effects of the Devil's image, are located after the illustration.
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> The reality: While the legend is compelling, scholars believe the manuscript took a single monk approximately 25 to 30 years to complete.
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> The book's location: The Codex Gigas, or "Devil's Bible," is housed at the National Library of Sweden. It is displayed in a climate-controlled case due to its age and delicate condition.