Callinicus of Heliopolis

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Kallinikos or Latinized Callinicus (

Constantine Porphyrogenitus, He arrived in Byzantium in the time of Constantine IV and shared his knowledge of liquid fire with the Byzantines.[4][5] Callinicus’ exact formula was a carefully guarded secret, and remains unknown today. Possible ingredients include resin, asphalt, sulfur, naphtha, fine quicklime, and calcium phosphide.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Callinicus of Heliopolis | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  2. ^ "Callinicus Of Heliopolis". Born in the city of Heliopolis, there is little information regarding Callinicus' origin and early years.
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  4. ^ Forbes, Robert James (1959). More studies in early petroleum history. Brill Archive.
  5. ^ Paul J. Alexander, "The Strength of Empire and Capital as Seen through Byzantine Eyes," Speculum 37.3 (1962) 347.
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