z • Supreme Being Origins: Zi-Ana is of ancient Sumerian origin. Facts: Zi-Ana was "frequently invoked in the magical texts"14 and uttered by Incan priests in their incantations to invoke the divine.15 In Literature: • "In the Way of Zi-Ana you shall attain freedom, from the lies of all gods and Sephirotic veils of illusion." -- Uriah, Ziana (2006) Zigazak Origins: The magic word zigazak originated in a Jewish fable. In Literature: • Eric Kimmel, Zigazak! A Magical Hanukkah Night (2001) Zimmity Zammity Zoo Origins: Zammit is a Maltese surname derived from the Hebrew Shemuel meaning 'peace.' "The 'it' may reflect the Hebrew adjectival ending and thus the name may also signify 'pertaining to peace' and perhaps indicating one of a peaceful nature. Zammit may also be derived from the Semitic (Arabic and Hebrew) 'sami' meaning 'to hear' and in fact the root word of the personal name Simon."16 Variations and Incantations: • Abracadabra-zimmity-ZAM "She poked her fingers at the street. 'Abracadabra-zimmity-ZAM! How's that?'" -- Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine (1946) In Literature: • "After I made my wishes I said my magic words 'zimmity, zammity, zoo.' I discreetly waved my wand so Jimmy wouldn't see me. My magic was done." -- Amy Graham, "Josh the Great," The Palimpsest Review (2000) 14 Claude Reignier Conder, Altaic Hieroglyphs and Hittite Inscriptions (1887) 15 Robert Brown, The Hall of Seb: A Study of the Origin of the Idea of Time (1895) 16 Vincent Zammit, "History of Zammit," SearchMalta.com (2007)