#necromancy rite

[pacmangamemaster]

Invocation to the Underworld - Roman Necromancy Rite

[amygdalae]

I played some more of beloved video game Elf Pictures (the game where I make an elf and take lots of pictures of him). and I took more elf pictures

[antoncrane]

Being an utterly normal person and cracking open my books on necromancy, so come October I can start bothering people by making comparisons between real world and Nevarran practices.

[something-rotten]

In what may very well be his last year at Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore decides to hire an old friend as the latest Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor. This one, he is sure, won’t mind the jinx on the post. She might even thank him if it ends up killing her.

Or: Harry somehow finds himself apprenticed to an old necromancer.

[conjuredsun]

Samhain Rite to Baalberith and Eurynomous

This rite is adapted from S. Connolly’s The Complete book of Demonolatry Below, you can find a downloadable pdf file for your convenience if you wish to perform this rite. Purpose of this rite: We perform this rite to honor and celebrate the Demons of Death. We gather to honor our ancestors, and those dearly departed. During this ritual, we ask for renewal and cleansing as we prepare for the…

[deathbind]

Imagining Serot's dialogue in Rami Malek's voice is sometimes so much more amusing to me than it should be. Because Malek has this wonderful, humming drawl to his voice, calming, but always a bit wry. Unless he does something dramatic to his tone / body language, there's not a great difference between his normal speaking voice and his sarcastic one. I love his demeanor, frankly.

My point is, though, it is more amusing to me than it ought to be to imagine Serot just messing with people sometimes. (His default settings are amused and curious.) For example —

Somebody: So what do mummies do? When they catch you? Zombies eat your brains; vampires drink your blood; but what do mummies do? Serot: Of course they steal your organs. Sb: Your organs? Serot: Mhm. [makes a digging gesture] Pull them right out of your esophagus. Or, well . . . the other end. Sb: [clutching their pearls] And, do what with them?? Put them in those little jars?? Serot: Where else do you keep jam? Sb: They turn them into jam?! Serot: Well what else do you keep in jars?

[kof-xiii]

YEAH??? yeah.

[blueheartbookclub]

Unveiling the Mysteries: "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" by Arthur Edward Waite

Arthur Edward Waite's "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" is a magnum opus that unveils the hidden world of ceremonial magic, offering readers an in-depth exploration of its rituals, symbols, and the esoteric traditions that have shaped it. In this one-page book review, we will delve into the key facets of this monumental work.

Waite, a distinguished scholar of the occult, takes readers on an enlightening journey through the intricate tapestry of ceremonial magic. The book is masterfully organized, commencing with an historical overview of the subject, tracing its roots, and highlighting its evolution through the ages. Waite's writing style, though erudite, remains accessible to both neophytes and adepts in the realm of the occult.

One of the book's most noteworthy attributes is its meticulous attention to detail. Waite provides an exhaustive examination of the rituals, tools, and symbols intrinsic to ceremonial magic. This thoroughness renders the book an indispensable resource for those aspiring to a profound comprehension of this mystical practice. His explanations are lucid and grounded in meticulous research, ensuring that readers can navigate the intricacies of the subject matter.

"The Book of Ceremonial Magic" delves deep into the philosophical foundations of magic, elucidating its interplay with spirituality, religion, and the human psyche. Waite's insights into the psychological aspects of magic are especially compelling, shedding light on its transformative potency within the practitioner's inner world.

One of the book's notable strengths is its inclusivity. Waite provides a comprehensive overview of various schools of thought within ceremonial magic, affording readers a holistic perspective. He draws upon a rich tapestry of historical and cultural sources, underscoring the global relevance of this esoteric tradition.

Nevertheless, Waite's writing style can pose a challenge to some readers. His prose, while rich and insightful, can be dense and scholarly, necessitating careful reading to fully grasp the content. Yet, for those willing to invest their time and intellectual effort, the book offers unparalleled rewards, a treasure trove of knowledge and contemplation.

In summary, "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" by Arthur Edward Waite stands as an indispensable tome for anyone intrigued by occultism, mysticism, and ceremonial magic. It serves as both a comprehensive guide and a wellspring of inspiration for individuals seeking to plumb the depths of human spirituality and unravel the mysteries of the universe. Waite's expertise and unwavering dedication to his subject shine brightly, ensuring that this book remains a timeless classic in the annals of esoteric literature.

Arthur Edward Waite's "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" is available in Amazon in paperback 21.99$ and hardcover 28.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 479

Language: English

Rating: 9/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[blueheartbooks]

Unveiling the Mysteries: "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" by Arthur Edward Waite

Arthur Edward Waite's "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" is a magnum opus that unveils the hidden world of ceremonial magic, offering readers an in-depth exploration of its rituals, symbols, and the esoteric traditions that have shaped it. In this one-page book review, we will delve into the key facets of this monumental work.

Waite, a distinguished scholar of the occult, takes readers on an enlightening journey through the intricate tapestry of ceremonial magic. The book is masterfully organized, commencing with an historical overview of the subject, tracing its roots, and highlighting its evolution through the ages. Waite's writing style, though erudite, remains accessible to both neophytes and adepts in the realm of the occult.

One of the book's most noteworthy attributes is its meticulous attention to detail. Waite provides an exhaustive examination of the rituals, tools, and symbols intrinsic to ceremonial magic. This thoroughness renders the book an indispensable resource for those aspiring to a profound comprehension of this mystical practice. His explanations are lucid and grounded in meticulous research, ensuring that readers can navigate the intricacies of the subject matter.

"The Book of Ceremonial Magic" delves deep into the philosophical foundations of magic, elucidating its interplay with spirituality, religion, and the human psyche. Waite's insights into the psychological aspects of magic are especially compelling, shedding light on its transformative potency within the practitioner's inner world.

One of the book's notable strengths is its inclusivity. Waite provides a comprehensive overview of various schools of thought within ceremonial magic, affording readers a holistic perspective. He draws upon a rich tapestry of historical and cultural sources, underscoring the global relevance of this esoteric tradition.

Nevertheless, Waite's writing style can pose a challenge to some readers. His prose, while rich and insightful, can be dense and scholarly, necessitating careful reading to fully grasp the content. Yet, for those willing to invest their time and intellectual effort, the book offers unparalleled rewards, a treasure trove of knowledge and contemplation.

In summary, "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" by Arthur Edward Waite stands as an indispensable tome for anyone intrigued by occultism, mysticism, and ceremonial magic. It serves as both a comprehensive guide and a wellspring of inspiration for individuals seeking to plumb the depths of human spirituality and unravel the mysteries of the universe. Waite's expertise and unwavering dedication to his subject shine brightly, ensuring that this book remains a timeless classic in the annals of esoteric literature.

Arthur Edward Waite's "The Book of Ceremonial Magic" is available in Amazon in paperback 21.99$ and hardcover 28.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 479

Language: English

Rating: 9/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[thievinghippo]

I'm never getting over Emmrich's face here, just after Rook has flirted with him over a dead body. This is a man who has dreamed of love, has yearned for it for years and never truly expected to find it at his age

I think it's very telling how in the garden date he says it's been years since he's had company, not that it's been years since he's been in a relationship. My guess is he's mostly had very discreet liaisons with fellow Mourn Watchers over the years, maybe the occasional noble when he's helped with their problems. But that he has very limited experience with actual relationships (because of his first partner, Hezenkoss, a hill I will die on)

And then Rook

At first, I'm sure he brushed it off. I have to imagine that flirting with Professor Volkarin is a rite of passage for young students of necromancy, which would explain how he didn't miss a beat the first time Rook flirts with him

But then Rook keeps showing up. And keeps flirting. Rook compliments his necromancy, his looks, his kindness, all things that are important to him as a person. (We know he's a bit vain. A gentleman is never without a brush and a razor, after all)

This, I think, is the moment that he actually lets himself hope. That he starts to wonder 'what if?' And eventually, those hopes will lead him to a love that he could have only imagined in his dreams

[atheneum-of-you]

I'm so happy so many people have found my tiny library useful! l've added a few more books for everyone!

Books Inside:

Ancient Greek Religion Jon D. Mikalson

Ancient Greek Cults Jennifer Larson

Ancient Greek Divination Sarah /les Johnston

The Odyssey Homer

The Homeric Hymns A Translation, with Introduction and Notes by Rayor Diane J

The llyad Homer translated by Stanley Lombardo

Apollodorus The Library, Volumes 1 and Il Sir James George Frazer

The Orphic Hymns Athanassakis

Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens

A History of Ancient Greece Robin Waterfield

The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Greek Religion Esther Eidinow and Julia Kindt

A Companion to Greek Religion Daniel Ogden

Theogony Hesiod

( donated by @angieisreading )

Magika Hiera Ancient Greek Magic and Religion Christopher A. Faraone, Dirk Obbink

Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra Sophocles, H.D.F. Kitto, Edith Hall

The Bacchantes Euripides

The Oresteia Agamemnon The Libation Bearers The Eumenides Aeschylus W. B. Stanford, Robert Fagles

Euripides II Andromache, Hecuba, the Suppliant Women, Electra The Complete Greek Tragedies - Euripides II

Sophocles Oedipus Rex

Medea Euripides, Michael Collier, Georgia Machemer

Aristophanes Clouds, Women at the Thesmophoria, Frogs A Verse Translation, with Introduction and Notes Stephen Halliwell

Heracles of Euripides Euripides Michael R. Halleran

Euripides Iphigenia at Aulis Christopher Collard James Morwood

Lysistrata Aristophanes, Jeffrey Henderson

(donated by @anyrisse )

Women's Dress in the Ancient Greek World Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

Underworld Gods in Ancient Greek Religion Ellie Mackin Roberts

Understanding Greek Religion Jennifer Larson

The Gods of Ancient Greece Jan N. Bremmer and Andrew Erskine

Restless Dead Sarah Isles Johnston

Myths of the Underworld Journey Radcliffe G. Edmonds III

Marriage to Death Rush Rehm

Greek Religion Walter Burkert

Greek Popular Religion in Greek Philosophy Jon D. Mikalson

Greek Magic J.C.B. Petropoulos

Greek and Roman Necromancy Daniel Qgden

Gods and Garments Cecile Brøns

Bride of Hades to Bride of Christ Abbe Lind Walker

Aphrodite's Tortoise Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

Ancient Mystery Cults Walter Burkert

Ancient Greek Love Magic Christopher A. Faraone

Cult of Aphrodite Laurelei Black

Aphrodite's Priestess Laurelei Black

Festivals of Attica: An Archaeological Commentary Erika Simon

Games and sanctuaries in Ancient Greece Panos Valavanis translated by David Harty

Divine Mania Alteration of Consciousness in Ancient Greece Yulia Ustinova

Omens and oracles Divination in ancient Greece Matthew Dillon

Cults and Rites in Ancient Greece Essays on Religion and Society Michael H. Jameson, Allaire B. Stallsmith etc.

Pharnabazos, the Diviner of Hermes. Two Ostraka with Curse Letters from Olbia Andrei Lebedev

Some are pdfs and some are epubs but all of them are free for your reading enjoyment and learning!

l'll be adding more as time goes on and at the requests and suggestions of others so if you think something is missing or have a request please don't hesitate to ask me to add it!

As usual a massive thank you to Lord Hermes Dôtor Eaôn/Lord Hermes Arkhos Phêlêteôn for the idea, this library is a dedication and offering to him and adding to it is all in his name ♡

[pacmangamemaster]

Ethereal Shadows - Greek Necromancy Rite - Contacting spirits of the underworld, especially deceased loved ones or spirit guides.

[theonion]

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Expressing concern that he might have played up his facility with witchcraft and dark magic at the expense of other qualifications, local man Timothy Sellers told reporters Tuesday that he might have mentioned sorcery a few too many times during a recent job interview. “It seemed to go pretty well, but maybe I should have made fewer references to the various arcane and esoteric rites I have mastered,” said Sellers, wondering aloud whether it would have been better to include Photoshop and Excel on his résumé’s special skills section instead of necromancy and incantations.

Full story.

[chthonic-sorcery]

🚩🚩"Witch/Pagan" community PSA 🚩🚩

Goêteia is not evil, you dipshits.

I'm so sick of these neo-pagans getting all their information from Tumblr, Pinterest and TikTok.

Goêteia is literally just the Greek term for magic, for sorcery, which were one and the same.

Ancient Greece didn't have the word "witchcraft" it had Goêteia, and then later mageia, where we get our modern term magic from, although mageia was a misappropriated term from Zoroastrian priests or Magi.

It's so funny seeing baby witches claim Goêteia to be evil on one hand, then on the other worshipping Hekate, literally the goddess of Goêteia. The goddess of sorcerers and necromancy.

It screams puritanical morality policing. It's such a christian-centered way of looking at ancient religion.

Y'all need to open a damn book.

Goêteia was described as a "lesser" form of magic (mainly in the later Medieval period, roughly starting around the 8th century,) not meaning any less powerful, just simply the easiest or "closest" thus "lower" magic to achieve. This ability to more easily achieve success in magic was later taken and used by christian theologians to paint goêteia and Goêtes as "lesser practitioners."

There does seem to be little difference between Theurgy and goêteia as well,

Surprise!

Both Goêteia and Theurgy sharing the same goddamn workings through evocations of gods, the animation of statues, mediumship or what could be considered "divine possession" having a god or spirit speak through you, the use of iynx wheels / iynges, and mystery rites.

The only 'real' difference Theurgists claim, is that they "don't practice secularly/for selfish reasons" but supposedly rather to become closer to the divine. It's a nice sentiment, but total bullshit, because even in the Theurgic doctrine the Chaldean Oracles they bind the goddess Hekate to do their will.

Additionally, Theurgists had a more Neoplatonic belief, they essentially viewed a singular Oneness as supreme, the emanation from which all things return, a concept which was picked up by early christian theologians and is likely why while Goêtes were demonized in the later centuries mainly by early christians and christian philosophers, Theurgists on the other hand were seen as "pure" and "holier" despite Theurgical and Goêteic practices being pretty much exactly the same down to the tools and incantations.

(Agustine of Hippo for an example of these theologians, who wrote in "De civitate Dei contra Paganos", or "On the City of God Against the Pagans" how all "pagan" (non christian) gods and beliefs were secretly agents of Satan and evil, here to trick humanity into sin and that paganism, essentially any non christian faith, must be stopped–

He also wrote about how sorcerers/magicians (Goêtes) were charlatans, tricksters, that magic and sorcery were merely tricks of an invisible opposition to the divine and how only god could hold such supreme power. These ideas still seem to be deeply embedded into christian faith, particularly Orthodox and Evangelical, today.)

Practitioners of goêteia, the Goēs, was also understood to have the ability to initiate souls into mystery religions, or, in other words, to ensure through his superior knowledge of the Underworld and its workings that the souls under his care would receive preferential treatment after death, an easier way to paradise, such as the Orphic Hymns.

This likely also helped "other" the Goēs, as most practitioners of magic, of goêteia, of these mystery cults were made up of societies "unwanted" or marginalized people, such as women, foreigners, immigrants, the poor, the disabled, and the elderly. Early goêtes were described as being Thessalian (primarily women, particularly described as "old or decrepid") or. ethnically, not considered "fully Greek" to many of the era. Many critiques and fears of goêteia come from this "otherness," the fear the ruling classes of Greece had of groups they continued to harm, they feared the power they held within these mystery rites and practices.

With reliable accuracy from these critics, goêtes were (perceived to be) moral transgressors, who operated from the fringe of society in a private mago-mystical setting, offering their service for coin.

Or, in simpler terms, the Greeks were just really fucking racist

which is nothing new.

In fact, because goêteia itself is a synchronization of mainly Egyptian and Jewish magic, the Greeks and later christians went extra-hard into villifying it because they saw these people as lesser, as barbaric.

We have to understand where the fears and judgements of these critics were coming from, and continue to remain impartial. The ruling elite feared these practices because they feared losing their power, especially rich Greek men, and those early christian philosophers who saw everything outside their own faith as lies, manipulations, or tricks from "the Opposition" as well as the extremely racist and ethnocentric beliefs they held.

[tainbocuailnge]

theresa's story of the puppet crossing the river of tears -> logos trying to beat nezzsalem by setting himself alight with ancestral rage but losing and nearly drowning in the river below -> logos is saved by a robot copy of his mom -> amiya came up with a new ending to the puppet's story where it crosses a golden ocean with the help of its many friends -> logos holding back the surging tide of the myriad souls so amiya can cross the golden ocean of originum to meet theresa -> logos vows to become the ferryman guiding the souls of the sarkaz to the afterlife now that the myriad souls are no longer there to guide them -> theresa leaves a robot copy of herself with amiya

I think it's interesting how several different ancient sarkaz bloodlines claim to be the masters and heralds of death, and each of them can back up this claim with their own variety of corpse blood bone necromancy witchcraft. death is inextricably tied to life for the sarkaz and varying degrees of literally sustains them. and after seeing the vampires and nachzehrer and confessari in action these past few chapters it also stands out that the banshees don't concern themselves with the material state of the body regarding life and death or even the soul but rather the cultural rites surrounding death. they are the only ones among the sarkaz to do so.

sarkaz mercenaries don't bother leaving graves. when a sarkaz dies, their name will be taken on by whoever picks up their weapons. a sarkaz warrior that falls in battle will become sustenance for the others. the closest thing to sarkaz funeral rites we've seen is the corpses of the most honored sarkaz being thrown into the soul furnace to join the immortal revenants, and the banshee's elegy. a sarkaz isn't truly dead until a banshee declares it such, their flesh and bone and blood and name will be picked up and reused and dragged forward time and time again until a banshee performs their rites, and banshees are the only ones to perform these rites. the purpose of a funeral is to grant closure to the living. it really couldn't have been anyone but the lord of banshees who could sail the king of sarkaz across the sea of the dead.

[janearts]

Roisia Lydgate: Character Overview

This is really more of a background introduction to her character, but I'm trying to put as much information in one place for future reference or for anyone who wants to get a better idea of her character. Details underneath the cut!

Meta-Knowledge

Roisia is my Source Hunter from Divinity: Original Sin, but I recreated her in Baldur’s Gate 3 as a way to continue her story albeit in a completely different universe. The story and events of DOS have since become part of her backstory, and tweaked to fit the world of Faerûn.

Name Pronunciation

I’m honestly none too fussed about pronunciation. Her name is an 11th century mediaeval name that would later become “Rose” in Middle English. Roisia is probably meant to be pronounced something like /ɹɔɪːsiːɑ/ (Roy-see-ah) based on other name variants found around the same time. Her nicknames, as given to her by her parents, include: Rose, Rosie, petal, pet, rosebud, bud, so on and so forth.

Personality

Roisia is charming, adventurous, with a voracious curiosity, and a deeply analytical mind. She believes that taking care of the dead and providing a voice for the dead is her life’s calling. She was formerly raised to be a Cleric of Kelemvor, but believes that her god has disowned her since she reanimated her father. She now believes herself to be deemed among the Faithless. She’s compassionate to those in need and is willing to break rules (and the law) to help others. While she is generally a law-abiding citizen, she is dogged in pursuing the whims of her curiosity and will likewise do whatever it takes to solve a puzzle, a mystery, or a murder… or simply answer a question that has occurred to her. She is sociable, prefers when everyone gets along, and will try to talk her way into and out of most situations. This includes charming, reasoning, intimidating, and/or deceiving others to get her desired outcome. Ultimately, she finds solace and comfort in the company of animals, the dead, and books. Her favourite animal is the noble spider, and she breeds and raises some species in her spare time.

Spells and Such

I tried as best I could to replicate Roisia’s DOS character. In DOS, she was classed as a Witch. Witchcraft spells in DOS are a mixture of Necromancy spells and Enchantment spells, and I chose my spells in BG3 to imitate the ones that you get in DOS. As a witch in DOS, Roisia also had the ability to talk to animals and summon a spider. (I cheesed this in BG3 with the Find Familiar spell—technically a Conjuration spell—and having her drink a potion after every long rest.) To be more in keeping with her backstory, I gave her a Guild Artisan background and invested skill points in skills like Medicine.

Backstory

Roisia grew up in Eastway of Baldur’s Gate. Her father worked in the Gray Harbor shipyard as a shipwright and her mother was a Mortarch, running the Eastway Cemetery & Lydgate Funeral Service. She was raised to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a Cleric of Kelemvor, and specifically as a Mortarch, from an early age. She assisted her mother in managing the burial customs and rites for the Lower City’s diverse community (from embalming to ritualistic cannibalism to poisonings), comforting grieving family members of the deceased, and tending to the dead buried in the cemetery.

Her life took an unexpected turn when her father drowned during a sea trial. Grieving for her father, Roisia made her first attempt at Necromancy. She unwittingly used a wish spell in the process and reanimated him as a skeleton. Because it was the wish spell, not her first attempt at a necromantic ritual, that bound the soul of her father to his bones, Roisia is determined to master the School of Necromancy and truly resurrect her father.

She is interrupted in her early studies by the appearance of Eustace, who recruited her into the Source Hunters, an organisation dedicated to eradicating dangerous magic users (like… Necromancers). “We need you,” he said. “… and you need us.” Roisia & Eustace (or Roy & Stacey as they became known to each other) investigated the mysterious murder of a town counsellor and uncovered a Necromantic cult in the process. As they adventured together, Roisia began to develop feelings for Eustace, but as their adventure concluded and they returned to the Source Hunter Academy, Eustace did not return those feelings. Dejected, Roisia left the Source Hunters and returned to her home in Baldur’s Gate.

To “cure” herself of her heartbreak, Roisia drew up a list of lifelong goals for herself. They are:

1. A cemetery or plot of land of her own to oversee. 2. “Tenants”/”Residents” (aka The Deceased) to house and tend to on this land. 3. To master Necromancy such that she can extend indefinitely her own life and the lives of her loved ones. 4. One (1) Spouse (*not of the squeamish variety) 5. Children (*ideally 3-5)

Refocused aggressively on her list, Roisia returned to her duties during the day and her studies during the night. She was abducted by the nautiloid one night while she was off to dig up a new test subject.

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