spiritofhyena
Scribe Hyena
Kemetic and Demonologist || Worshipping Anubis || Working with Demons, Deities and an Archangel who tolerates me || Interests: kemeticism, demonology, divination, dead things || English isn't my language: sorry in advance for any mistakes
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Oh damn the Catholics have joined in on the war against AI "art".
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How did magicians back in the day make seals? Was there a science behind it or was it intuitive?
That's a really good question! The answer is extremely complicated!
When most people these days think of seals they think of goetic seals. But the terminology of "seals" actually comes from the idea of sealing a letter. Specifically, it refers to one of the many apocryphal versions of the story of Solomon and Ashmedai, in which king Solomon uses a signet ring with a special magical symbol on it to command demons.
Now, this is one of those biblical stories that people went absolutely nuts for. Jews, Christians, Muslims, damn near every abrahamic faith has their own take on the story, because let's be honest here it's cool as fuck.
But! The original story from the Tanakh doesn't refer to the seal at all, and focuses much more on controlling the sheyd with manacles inscribed with a secret name of God. The inherent magical power of names of God is a common trope in Jewish literature, but later versions of the tale also include greco-egyptian ideas about the inherent magical properties of language, forms, and mathematics.
So when we look at a contemporary English version of a goetic seal, we are looking at something with literally thousands of years of compiled knowledge behind it. I wouldn't necessarily call it science, or intuition, I would describe it as systematic, and narrative. Closer to how campfire stories are improved over generations as people tell and retell them.
Look at this seal of Belial:
The idea of the seal itself? That goes back to Babylonian Jewish ideas about written text having power to control supernatural entities. (Google Babylonian curse bowls if you haven't already.)
See how the letters are spaced? That's important. That goes back to neopythagorean ideas about regular polygons being fundamental building blocks of the universe.
The little crosses? Those are probably cruciforms! That's how you can tell Christians were involved at some point.
See how some of the lines of the seal end in little loops? That goes back to ptolmaic Egyptian ideas about magic. If the crosses are cruciforms, these are probably ankh-forms! You see shapes like that all over magical texts from the 2nd-6th century Mediterranean!
These symbols are the result of dozens of cultures and people and languages collectively yes-anding each other for literally thousands of years. They are DENSE with meaning.
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might fuck around and let nature reclaim me
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Hermanubis is a syncretic god combining Anubis and Hermes who was popular during the Roman period of Egypt's history, as both were known for their skills as psychopomps. I was inspired by Byzantine icons for this one. Prints available here.
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Your straight male friends after two beers: "Hgey man can I smell your hair"
Your friend with the haunted shamisen: [plucks a baleful chord of ill portent]
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I bring a sort of "heavy heart" vibe to the afterlife that the scales of Maat really don't like
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Does it greatly affect the success of a spell if you don't exactly believe or if you doubt it will work? And if so, how do you fix this? I thank you greatly for being so kind and informative in all your posts,,, you're a brilliant person and I'm glad you exist in this universe 🤍
Hey, Nonny, thank you kindly for the compliments! That was very sweet of you to say. c:
I'm not exactly sure. 🤔 It's been awhile since I've been able to cast anything, and unfortunately, my notes are packed away atm. I would suggest asking this question to @jasper-pagan-witch , @windvexer , or @stagkingswife (unsure if Stag would know, but I've seen her post about witchcraft before!). Hopefully, one of these lovely people can be of more assistance to you. c:
Take care, Nonny, and my apologies for not having an answer! Have a good day/night. 🧡
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50 Journal Prompts for Demon Workers and Demonolaters
Do you have a patron demon or a demon you work with particularly closely? Who is it and why?
Who are the demons you work with and what is their role in your life?
Do you consider demons to be deities and why yes or not?
Are there any demons you have never worked with but feel a pull towards? If yes, who are they and why them?
Write thank you notes for the demons you work with.
Do you consider yourself to be worshipping the demons in your life and why yes or no?
What demon would you like to learn more about and why?
What are your favorite demon characters in fiction and why?
Write a demonic prayer.
What things about working with demons bring you joy?
How has working with demons helped you?
What things about working with demons do you find challenging and why?
Write a poem about a demon.
Many would rather avoid demons. Why do you work with them of all spirits?
What offerings do the demons you work with enjoy?
Have demons helped you work through some fears or anxieties? If yes, how?
Do you consider shadow work a part of your demonic practice? Why yes or no?
What misconceptions do people have about demons?
Describe an underappreciated demon or more.
How do you feel about angels?
How can you fight the far right presence and ideas in the occult community?
What do you think more people should understand about demons and working with them?
Do you use blood in your practice? Why or why not? If yes, how? (please don’t use blood if you’re not an adult who knows what they’re doing)
If a person is about to make a pact, how do you think should they approach it to be responsible?
If you are interested in Lilith (or any closed figure), what are the qualities of her that speak to you? What open figures with those qualities could you explore in your practice instead? Research if you don’t know.
Write down your activities, hobbies and studies/work alike, and try to find and list demons that are or can be associated with them.
Do you consider yourself a pagan? Why or why not?
Describe your perception of Satan.
How do you interpret the aristocratic titles in demonic hierarchies? What do they mean, do you think it’s something to be taken literally? Where do you think they come from?
Your thoughts on Hell.
Describe a favorite story about demons.
What are your favorite depictions of demons in visual arts?
Do you think demons are fallen angels? Why or why not?
Research some demonic folklore and write about interesting things you have learned.
Do you think you can work both with demons and angels? Why or why not?
What do you find challenging about demonic practice?
Describe an interesting folk demon, if possible local.
Were you ever afraid of demons and interactions with them? If yes, how did it change?
What changed in your perception of demons since you have started working with them?
Research and describe a demon you have not paid much attention to.
Describe a meaningful experience with a demon or demons.
What ethics do you have in your practice?
What things have you learned from demons?
Do you have any songs you associate with demons you work with? If yes, list them.
What things about demons have surprised you?
How do you communicate with the demons you work with? What methods of communication work well for you and which do not?
Do you have some anxieties connected to your practice? If yes, what they are and what do you think is their source?
Would you like to change something about your practice? If yes, what is it and how can you do that?
What texts do you find inspiring or informative when it comes to working with demons?
Do you have some plans for your demonic practice? Some things you would like to learn or do? What are they?
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#other#used to be called any name with the same initial of my birth name i started to respond to most names because i got tired to correct people#also nobody irl (except a couple of people) know my chosen name so-
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mutuals and followers at large I'm glad you're alive and I hope it gets easier
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Congratulations! You are now a Magic-User!!
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A satirical papyrus showing a lady mouse being served wine by a cat while another cat dresses her hair, a third cares for her baby, and a fourth fans her. The mice have hilarious huge, round ears.
Where: Egyptian Museum Cairo
When: New Kingdom
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After sunset, padded footsteps softly pace down every hall.
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Gaza's municipality is trying to raise money to fix and restore Gaza's water system. Please support them by boosting and/or donating
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Your cards cannot think for you your teachers cannot think for you spirits cannot think for you your gods cannot think for you. YOU have to think for you. Do not outsource your thinking onto other figures, because there are and will be people looking to fill that void and tell you where to go and what to do and how to spend your money, and you will cede all control if someone speaks it cleverly enough.
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"Cave canem" - beware of the dog! In ancient Rome, mosaics like this were used inside homes to warn visitors of vicious dogs within. This one guards the house of Paquius Proculus in Pompeii.
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