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Part Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse

Behind the Bastards

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What Is the Meaning of the Cigel? O Christe Maria Jesu

Columbus signed a letter to the man he was leaving in charge of navedad. It contained instructions and was signed, instead of columbus's usual signature, with something new. The meaning of the last line is clear: Expo ferens is a combination of greek and latin words meaning christ bearer. Columbus must have believed that he had made good on his identification with his namesake, saint christopher. To this day, they remain undeciphered, despite the efforts of many people through the ages.

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