“The word Ōme is revered among the Hindoos in the same manner as the word Jehovah was among the ancient Jews. It has an Egyptian origin it is said, and comprehends in its meaning the very extreme of purity and wisdom. The word is never uttered out of the pagoda, and even there it is only said with reverence and awe. In some rare instances it has been found engraved on seals, in the interior of a triangle, and so great is its power that the natives assert this to be the identical word which imprisoned the unfortunate genii when fished up by the fisherman, as detailed in the Arabian nights. The secret was known to king Solomon, who possessed a seal regarding which there are many extraordinary things told all over the east.”