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by nipha333
Wed Jul 18, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: Greek Magical Papyri (PGM)
Topic: Hermetic Magic
Replies: 15
Views: 17601

Re: Hermetic Magic

Natron is a naturally occurring mixture of sodium bicarbonate decahydrate with about 17% sodium carbonate. So, if one mixes soda ash or washing soda with about 17% baking soda you have Natron. Sheesh. but if you dont take a wiccan flying carpet uber to egypt to get the ingredients youre not a REAL ...
by nipha333
Wed Jul 18, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: Greek Magical Papyri (PGM)
Topic: PGM IV 154-285: Initiation with Typhon for Bowl Divination
Replies: 30
Views: 33261

Re: PGM IV 154-285: Initiation with Typhon for Bowl Divination

I think it might be a modern, Golden Dawn / Abramelin inspired misunderstanding to think of these things as a one off that you only do once. I've seen people with a different perspective (Academics) come to the conclusion that these rites are actually more like empowerments which would be done occa...
by nipha333
Wed Jul 18, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Greek Magical Papyri (PGM)
Topic: Odd Insights into Hekate
Replies: 168
Views: 115696

Re: Odd Insights into Hekate

funny you say that about the black water. in my evokation ritual sequence i have a section called "blackening of the waters" which is focused on the skrying water Would you care to share that? Not sure it would clarify what I'm seeking but it might. If nothing else might give some other v...
by nipha333
Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:27 am
Forum: Greek Magical Papyri (PGM)
Topic: Ancient Greek Hermetism
Replies: 11
Views: 13944

Re: Ancient Greek Hermetism

Ancient Greeks inherited it (along with most of the knowledge we associate with their culture) from the Egyptians. You can start by looking into Thoth. Sorry, no monetary donations from me :) Disagree, the fad of attributing some kind of cultural aprropriator status upon greece for sharing ideas wi...