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Monday, July 25, 2022

A New Jaunt into Old Territory

 




Africa maybe the birthplace of humanity but Sumeria was the birthplace of civilization. This book explore the possible origins of Sumerian society and the possible Genesis of mankind. As of late there has been much speculation as to who the Annunaki were and where they come from. Dr. Heather Lynn explores the different behind the issue.

The Sumerians kind of popped up from like the Middle of nowhere and planted themselves in what is today Southern Iraq. It was all of the sudden because at that point humanity consisted of hunter gatherers and then all of the sudden we have an advanced society.

Sumerian language was totally different from the surrounding languages and not too many other languages are quite like it. They had the first form of writing. They also built massive building and ziggurats that to this day cannot be replicated.

Where did they come from ? What are the origins of humanity? Erich Von Danniken, Zecharia Sitchin and others will tell you that the Annunaki come from another planet called Nabiru and that Ancient Aliens helped build our advanced societies of old. Other theorists suggest panspermia. Panspermia state that potentially life bearing molecules or atoms arrived to earth attached to a meteorite or Asteroid. There is also directed panspermia where in alien intelligence attached molecule or atoms to a meteor or asteroid to begin life. You also have creationist theory and the theory that life spontaneously arose.

Dr. Heather Lynn’s hypothesis is that the Annunaki came from somewhere further north fleeing an event that probably impacted the entire planet. They were far more advanced then the surrounding semites. They viewed the semitic tribes as inferior and enslaved them into a workforce that could build these monuments. Annunaki were not to marry the black headed natives. Some of the Annunaki like Enki were favorable to humanity or the natives and shared what they had and blended with them. Enlil looked at them like chattel and could have cared less for them. It was said that after the flood they left but Enki left behind 7 sages who would teach the natives things so they could build a society. The people with the most power in old Sumeria were the scribes that they had the connection to the gods.

 

By learning to write the scribes learned math, oratory and administration. They copied various works including instruction of herbs and building. The second class of scribes were formed into mystery schools. That used meditative techniques to reach extra terrestrial intelligence. The Sumerian knowledge of astronomy is unbelievable. No way they should have known this. This line of thinking is much in line with Graham Hancock’s view that before Sumeria there was an advanced civilization that spread it’s culture and technology prior to some disaster. Her view also subscribes to the view that shaman with the use of herbs or meditative techniques to contact other worldly intelligence.

The book encourages critical thinking that the author does not claim to have the right theory. Rather she suggests that her theory is one of many and that all need top be explored.

Monday, July 18, 2022

Marie Laveau Voudou.



Denise Alvarado is a premier author on Hoodoo and Voudou. Having grown up in the tradition and a native or New Orleans she one of the few author’s uniquely qualified to write this tome on Marie Laveaux .


The book is written in three parts, and is well researched . The first part is a biography of the Voudou Queen. Many Experts in the field learned some new stuff. What jumped out at me was not so much details as was her commitment to social justice. She use her powers for the oppressed and forgotten. Her great grandmother was from Senegal. Marie ran a beauty parlor and was privy to  all the secrets of the towns rich and famous . She was also a practicing Catholic .


Marie Laveau has risen to the status of a loa. To work with her you have  to build up a rapport. You cannot just walk up to her and ask for help. Part two explains how to set up a spiritual practice of working with Marie Laveau. The offerings, prayers, devotions, and thing’s she likes. Some of the best offerings are coming contributions to social justice.


The last part deals with spell craft . The object of spells is love money and revenge. There are instructions on candle magic , gri bags and other spell techniques. Over all great book especially for beginner to intermediate practioners.


Now before I go I must make mention of where I bough the book. On Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills is a unique shop called Ghoulish Delights. If you are a horror fan then this is your spot. Antique items that are designed to scare. Coffins, dolls, straw figures and bats are all available here along with some vintage mirrors. The ship has books and some craft supplies. Great shop. Be sure to give it a look.





 


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Monday, July 11, 2022

European Tales of Witchcraft

 






This work by scholar Claude Lecouteux examines old fairy tales and myths. First the author tells the tale to the reader and the gives over an analysis of its content and origins. Many of these tales started off as Ancient Greek or Roman myths. Others started out in Norse mythology bu were morphed over time and different elements were added or removed . Character names changed as did events.


The fist section deals with people being turned Into animals as a curse from an evil witch. The second part deal with humans in animal form who are wronged and then seek redress. The dolphin nights captures this well.  A sailor hurts a dolphins then is ferried na way to help the dolphins heal.The third section deals with devil stuff and dark spells. The Love Spell deals with Charlemaign and his dead wife. Due to magic he cannot part from her. He embalms her and sleeps with her. It takes a bishop to break spell. The tales fall under different heading and it is worth a look if you are studying European literature.


I am not sure if the audible render a full version of the book . Parts of it seems short along with some of the explanations. But Claude Lecouteux is a scholar worth reading.

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