Answer · Voynich Manuscript
Formulaic repeated phrases, as in recipes
The text contains repeated formulaic phrases, as recipe and herbal texts do.
Where it stands
Ruled outNone pieces of evidence for, one against.
What it predicts
- repeated 3- and 4-word sequences at rates comparable to Latin prose
Evidence none for · 1 against
No repeated four-word phrases
AGAINSTEstablished · weighs heavily · F-016
Tested by 1 run
| Run | Measured | Result | Against | Decision | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUN-006 | repeated word 4-grams | 0 | Pliny 16, Vulgate 257 | Supported (anomaly) | 22 Oct |
The questions it answers
Most likelyThe line is a unit of the system
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). Formulaic repeated phrases, as in recipes [Answer ANS0D8FZTZJ7KBP]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D8FZTZJ7KBP
@misc{mysteriesdept_ans0d8fztzj7kbp,
title = {Formulaic repeated phrases, as in recipes},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0D8FZTZJ7KBP},
url = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D8FZTZJ7KBP}
}