1 0 MAGIC WORDS Aza Origins: Aza is a magic name of Hebrew origin, mentioned in Magic Spells and Formulae by Joseph Naveh and Shaul Shaked (199 ). Azzara Rhosta Magnah Bhostu! Azzara Rhosta Magnah Bhostum! Abzzada Xszo! Xzso Tintullum! In Literature: • "seth: Are you the sorcerer who conjures great monstrosities? . . . Let me join my magic with yours, and we will fashion an indestructible demon, for he must be strong enough to challenge the resurrected god. To your dark incantations, add my accomplishments for yeast. Take disillusionment, lost hope, diseases of the mind and of the soul, false truths! Sworn lies of tribes and nations! Supernatural corruption . . . wizard: Hold on! Give me time to prepare the proper, eh, preparations! I don't want to miss this opportunity to go beyond the limits of ordinary evil. (wizard puts on crown, cape, and staff; he chants a magic spell.) Azzara Rhosta Magnah Bhostu! Azzara Rhosta Magnah Bhostum! Abzzada Xszo! Xszo Tintullum!" -- Sterling Houston, Isis in Nubia (199 )