Saturday, May 29, 2010

lucifer

Hebrew helel; Septuagint heosphoros, Vulgate lucifer, light-bearer

Names : The Latin name of Phosphorus, Venus as the morning star, the light bringer which heralds the dawn. Lucifer as a personification is called a son of Astraeus and Aurora or Eos, of Cephalus and Aurora, or of Atlas. He is called the father of Ceyx, Daedalion, and of the Hesperides.

Element/sin : Venus, Pride

Shape : He is described as a handsome angel riding a white horse and his face is characterized by a bright gladness

Rank : Prince of Hell, ex-Seraphim, Governor of Earth with 90 legions

Origin : Canaantie or Phoenician myth about Helel, who is the son of the god Shahar. Greek

Myths : Lucifer came in the Middle Ages to be a common appellation of Satan. The star of Rev 9:1-11 is a fallen angel who has been given the key of the abyss, from which he sets loose upon the earth horribly formed locusts with scorpions' tails.

Magic : sustain good marital relations, raise storms, and advise about hidden and spiritual matters.

Association : Satan, the King of Babylon, served by Stanackia and Agalierap (Grimorium verum), Prometheus

Source : Enoch, Apocalypse, Dante, Luc, The Grimoire of Pope Honorius, Crowley,

Quote :

The mind is its own place, and in itself
Can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n.
What matter where, if I be still the same,
And what I should be, all but less than he
Whom Thunder hath made greater? Here at least
We shall be free; th' Almighty hath not built
Here for his envy, will not drive us hence:
Here we may reign secure, and in my choice
To reign is worth ambition though in Hell:
Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav'n.

Milton Paradise Lost



"How art thou fallen from heaven
O day-star, son of the morning! (Helel ben Shahar)
How art thou cast down to the ground,
That didst cast lots over the nations!
And thou saidst in thy heart:
'I will ascend into heaven,
Above the stars of God (El)
Will I exalt my throne;
And I will sit upon the mount of meeting,
In the uttermost parts of the north;
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds;
I will be like the Most High (Elyon).'
Yet thou shalt be brought dow to the nether-world,
To the uttermost parts of the pit."


Isaiah 14:12-15

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

lucifer


ლუციფერს ალბათ წარდგენა არ ჭირდება.უბრალოდ ვიტყვი იმას,რომ ის ანგელოზთა აჯანყების მეთაური,სერაფიმების ლიდერი,ის იყო პირელი ვინ განუდგა ღმერთს ,რომელსაც ქონდა იმის ძალა რომ ღმერთს განდგომოდა.
როგორც ცობილია ლუციფერი ღმერთის უსაყვარლესი ანგელოზი იყო.რატომ მოუნდა მას ღმერთზე მაღლა დგომა?რატომ ფიქრობდა და ფიქრობს რომ ის ღმერთს დაამარცხებს?რატომ მიემხრო მას ამდენი ანგელოზი(თითქმის სამოთხის ნახევარი)?ამ კითხვებზე პასუხი ალბათ დიდი ხანი იქნება კიდევ დაფარული ხალხისაგან.უბრალოდ კი ასე შეიძლება ითქვას:მას ქონდა ძალა იმისა რომ იაჰვე დაემარცხებინა და აგერ უკვე რამდენი ბრძოლაა ის მას ამარცხებს.თუმცა ბრძოლა, ომის მოგებას არ ნიშნავს, მაგრამ ლუციფერი მაინც ასე თუ ისე მაინც აღწევს გარკვეულ წარმატებებს უფალთან ბრძოლაში.მაგალითად ისიც კმარა რომ ის ღმერთის საბრძანებელში შეიპარა და მისი საყვარელი ქმნილებები,რომლებზეც უფალმა მას „თაყვანისცემა“ მოთხოვა „შეაცდინა“(eritis sicut deus,scientes bonum et malum)“და იყვნეთ ვითარცა ღმერთი მეცნიერ კეთილისდა და ბოროტისა“.სისულელეა იმაზე საუბარი რომ ღმერთმა ის ხე ძალით დატოვა ედემში .და მართლაც თუ ასეა მაშინ რატომ დადგა ქერუბიმი სამოთხის აღმოსავლეთ შესასვლელთან მახვილით?“-შესასვლელთან დადგა ქერუბიმი, „მოტყინარე მახჳლითა იქცევისი, დაცვად გზასა ხისა ცხორებისასა“ (შესაქ. 3,24).“მოკლედ ხე რაღაც მნიშვნელოვანს წარმოადგენს და ის მხოლოდ ადამიანის თავისუფალი ნების გამომცდელი „ნივთი“ არაა.
ლუციფერსა და უფალს შორის ბრძოლაზე მრავალი თქმულება არსებობს.მათ შორის გამორჩეული “das bonderas”-ის,ორი დროშა-ს თქმულებაა.ორი დროსა,რომლის გარშემოც ორი ლაშქარი იკრიბება.იერუსალიმიდან გამოსულ ლაშქარს ქრისტე უდგას სათავეში,კეთილისა ყოვლისა მთავარსარდალი,ხოლო ბაბილონის ველზე დაბანაკებულ ლაშქარს კი caudillo(ესპ) ლუციფერი უდგას სათავეში.
რომ ლუციფერის განადგურება შეუძლებელია

Friday, May 21, 2010

RITE OF EXORCISM

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The priest delegated by the Ordinary to perform this office should first go to confession or at least elicit an act of contrition, and, if convenient, offer the holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and implore God's help in other fervent prayers. He vests in surplice and purple stole. Having before him the person possessed (who should be bound if there is any danger), he traces the sign of the cross over him, over himself, and the bystanders, and then sprinkles all of them with holy water. After this he kneels and says the Litany of the Saints, exclusive of the prayers which follow it. All present are to make the responses.
LITANY OF THE SAINTS

The Litany of the Saints is used in ordination, Forty Hours', processions, and other occasions. Both the Roman Ritual and the Roman Pontifical direct that the first three invocations be repeated. The music for this litany is given in the music supplement. The invocations are sung (or recited) by the chanters or the priest; the responses by all.

P: Lord, have mercy.
All: Lord, have mercy.

P: Christ, have mercy.
All: Christ, have mercy.

P: Lord, have mercy.
All: Lord, have mercy.

P: Christ, hear us.
All: Christ, graciously hear us.

P: God, the Father in heaven.
All: Have mercy on us.

P: God, the Son, Redeemer of the world.
All: Have mercy on us.

P: God, the Holy Spirit.
All: Have mercy on us.

P: Holy Trinity, one God.
All: Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us,*
* After each invocation: "Pray for us."

Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
St. Michael,
St. Gabriel,
St. Raphael,
All holy angels and archangels,
All holy orders of blessed spirits,
St. John the Baptist,
St. Joseph,
All holy patriarchs and prophets,
St. Peter,
St. Paul,
St. Andrew,
St. James,
St. John,
St. Thomas,
St. James,
St. Philip,
St. Bartholomew,
St. Matthew,
St. Simon,
St. Thaddeus,
St. Matthias,
St. Barnabas,
St. Luke,
St. Mark,
All holy apostles and evangelists,
All holy disciples of the Lord,
All holy Innocents,
St. Stephen,
St. Lawrence,
St. Vincent,
SS. Fabian and Sebastian,
SS. John and Paul,
SS. Cosmas and Damian,
SS. Gervase and Protase,
All holy martyrs,
St. Sylvester,
St. Gregory,
St. Ambrose,
St. Augustine,
St. Jerome,
St. Martin,
St. Nicholas,
All holy bishops and confessors,
All holy doctors,
St. Anthony,
St. Benedict,
St. Bernard,
St. Dominic,
St. Francis,
All holy priests and levites,
All holy monks and hermits,
St. Mary Magdalen,
St. Agatha,
St. Lucy,
St. Agnes,
St. Cecilia,
St. Catherine,
St. Anastasia,
All holy virgins and widows,

P: All holy saints of God,
All: Intercede for us.

P: Be merciful,
All: Spare us, 0 Lord.

P: Be merciful,
All: Graciously hear us, 0 Lord.

From all evil, deliver us, 0 Lord.*
* After each invocation: "Deliver us, 0 Lord."


From all sin,
From your wrath,
From sudden and unprovided death,
From the snares of the devil,
From anger, hatred, and all ill will,
From all lewdness,
From lightning and tempest,
From the scourge of earthquakes,
From plague, famine, and war,
From everlasting death,
By the mystery of your holy incarnation,
By your coming,
By your birth,
By your baptism and holy fasting,
By your cross and passion,
By your death and burial,
By your holy resurrection,
By your wondrous ascension,
By the coming of the Holy,
Spirit, the Advocate,
On the day of judgment,

P: We sinners,
All: We beg you to hear us.*
* After each invocation: "We beg you to hear us."

That you spare us,
That you pardon us,
That you bring us to true penance,
That you govern and preserve your holy Church,
That you preserve our Holy Father
and all ranks in the Church in holy religion,
That you humble the enemies of holy Church,
That you give peace and true concord to all Christian rulers.
That you give peace and unity to the whole Christian world,
That you restore to the unity of the Church all who have strayed from
the truth, and lead all unbelievers to the light of the Gospel,
That you confirm and preserve us in your holy service,
That you lift up our minds to heavenly desires,
That you grant everlasting blessings to all our benefactors,
That you deliver our souls and the souls of our brethren, relatives, and
benefactors from everlasting damnation,
That you give and preserve the fruits of the earth,
That you grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed,
That you graciously hear us,
Son of God,


At the end of the litany he (the priest) adds the following:

P: Antiphon: Do not keep in mind, 0 Lord, our
offenses or those of our parents, nor take vengeance on our sins.




P: Our Father
who are in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earh as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
All: But deliver us from evil.

Psalm 53


P: God, by your name save me,
and by your might defend my cause.
All: God, hear my prayer;
hearken to the words of my mouth.

P: For haughty men have risen up against me,
and fierce men seek my life;
they set not God before their eyes.
All: See, God is my helper;
the Lord sustains my life.

P: Turn back the evil upon my foes;
in your faithfulness destroy them.
All: Freely will I offer you sacrifice;
I will praise your name, Lord, for its goodness,

P: Because from all distress you have rescued me,
and my eyes look down upon my enemies.
All: Glory be to the Father.

P: As it was in the beginning.

After the psalm the priest continues:

P: Save your servant.
All: Who trusts in you, my God.

P: Let him (her) find in you, Lord, a fortified tower.
All: In the face of the enemy.

P: Let the enemy have no power over him (her).
All: And the son of iniquity be powerless to harm him (her).

P: Lord, send him (her) aid from your holy place.
All: And watch over him (her) from Sion.

P: Lord, heed my prayer.
All: And let my cry be heard by you.

P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.

Let us pray.

God, whose nature is ever merciful and forgiving, accept our prayer that this servant of yours, bound by the fetters of sin, may be pardoned by your loving kindness.

Holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who once and for all consigned that fallen and apostate tyrant to the flames of hell, who sent your only-begotten Son into the world to crush that roaring lion; hasten to our call for help and snatch from ruination and from the clutches of the noonday devil this human being made in your image and likeness. Strike terror, Lord, into the beast now laying waste your vineyard. Fill your servants with courage to fight manfully against that reprobate dragon, lest he despise those who put their trust in you, and say with Pharaoh of old: "I know not God, nor will I set Israel free." Let your mighty hand cast him out of your servant, (The name of the person), so he may no longer hold captive this person whom it pleased you to make in your image, and to redeem through your Son; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.

All: Amen.

Then he commands the demon as follows:

I command you, unclean spirit, whoever you are, along with all your minions now attacking this servant of God, by the mysteries of the incarnation, passion, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the descent of the Holy Spirit, by the coming of our Lord for judgment, that you tell me by some sign your name, and the day and hour of your departure. I command you, moreover, to obey me to the letter, I who am a minister of God despite my unworthiness; nor shall you be emboldened to harm in any way this creature of God, or the bystanders, or any of their possessions.
The priest lays his hand on the head of the sick person, saying:

They shall lay their hands upon the sick and all will be well with them. May Jesus, Son of Mary, Lord and Savior of the world, through the merits and intercession of His holy apostles Peter and Paul and all His saints, show you favor and mercy.
All: Amen.

Next he reads over the possessed person these selections
from the Gospel, or at least one of them.

P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.

P: The beginning of the holy Gospel according to St. John.
All: Glory be to you, 0 Lord.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

ეგზორციზმის რიტუალი

A Lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. John
(John 1:1-14)

As he says these opening words he signs himself and the possessed on the brow, lips, and breast.

When time began, the Word was there, and the Word was face to face with God, and the Word was God. This Word, when time began, was face to face with God. All things came into being through Him, and without Him there came to be not one thing that has come to be. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not lay hold of it. There came upon the scene a man, a messenger from God, whose name was John. This man came to give testimony to testify in behalf of the light that all might believe through him. He was not himself the light; he only was to testify in behalf of the light. Meanwhile the true light, which illumines every man, was making its entrance into the world. He was in the world, and the world came to be through Him, and the world did not acknowledge Him. He came into His home, and His own people did not welcome Him. But to as many as welcomed Him He gave the power to become children of God those who believe in His name; who were born not of blood, or of carnal desire, or of man's will; no, they were born of God. (Genuflect here.) And the Word became man and lived among us; and we have looked upon His glory such a glory as befits the Father's only-begotten Son full of grace and truth!
All: Thanks be to God.

Lastly he blesses the sick person, saying:

May the blessing of almighty God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
come upon you and remain with you forever.
All: Amen.

Then he sprinkles the person with holy water.
A Lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. Mark
(Mark 16:15-18)

At that time Jesus said to His disciples: "Go into the whole world and preach the Gospel to all creation. He that believes and is baptized will be saved; he that does not believe will be condemned. And in the way of proofs of their claims, the following will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will take up serpents in their hands, and if they drink something deadly, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and these will recover."
A Lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke
(Luke 10:17-20)

At that time the seventy-two returned in high spirits. "Master," they said, "even the demons are subject to us because we use your name!" "Yes," He said to them, "I was watching Satan fall like lightning that flashes from heaven. But mind: it is I that have given you the power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and break the dominion of the enemy everywhere; nothing at all can injure you. Just the same, do not rejoice in the fact that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice in the fact that your names are engraved in heaven."
A Lesson from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke
(Luke 11:14-22)

At that time Jesus was driving out a demon, and this particular demon was dumb. The demon was driven out, the dumb man spoke, and the crowds were enraptured. But some among the people remarked: "He is a tool of Beelzebul, and that is how he drives out demons!" Another group, intending to test Him, demanded of Him a proof of His claims, to be shown in the sky. He knew their inmost thoughts. "Any kingdom torn by civil strife," He said to them, "is laid in ruins; and house tumbles upon house. So, too, if Satan is in revolt against himself, how can his kingdom last, since you say that I drive out demons as a tool of Beelzebul. And furthermore: if I drive out demons as a tool of Beelzebul, whose tools are your pupils when they do the driving out? Therefore, judged by them, you must stand condemned. But, if, on the contrary, I drive out demons by the finger of God, then, evidently the kingdom of God has by this time made its way to you. As long as a mighty lord in full armor guards his premises, he is in peaceful possession of his property; but should one mightier than he attack and overcome him, he will strip him of his armor, on which he had relied, and distribute the spoils taken from him."
P: Lord, heed my prayer.
All: And let my cry be heard by you.

P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.

Let us pray.

Almighty Lord, Word of God the Father, Jesus Christ, God and Lord of all creation; who gave to your holy apostles the power to tramp underfoot serpents and scorpions; who along with the other mandates to work miracles was pleased to grant them the authority to say: "Depart, you devils!" and by whose might Satan was made to fall from heaven like lightning; I humbly call on your holy name in fear and trembling, asking that you grant me, your unworthy servant, pardon for all my sins, steadfast faith, and the power - supported by your mighty arm - to confront with confidence and resolution this cruel demon. I ask this through you, Jesus Christ, our Lord and God, who are coming to judge both the living and the dead and the world by fire.
All: Amen.

Next he makes the sign of the cross over himself and the one possessed, places the end of the stole on the latter's neck, and, putting his right hand on the latter's head, he says the following in accents filled with confidence and faith:
P: See the cross of the Lord;
begone, you hostile powers!

All: The stem of David,
the lion of Juda's tribe has conquered.


P: Lord, heed my prayer.
All: And let my cry be heard by you.

P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.


Let us pray.

God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, I appeal to your holy name, humbly begging your kindness, that you graciously grant me help against this and every unclean spirit now tormenting this creature of yours; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

Exorcism


I cast you out, unclean spirit, along with every Satanic power of the enemy, every spectre from hell, and all your fell companions; in the name of our Lord Jesus +Christ. Begone and stay far from this creature of God.+ For it is He who commands you, He who flung you headlong from the heights of heaven into the depths of hell. It is He who commands you, He who once stilled the sea and the wind and the storm. Hearken, therefore, and tremble in fear, Satan, you enemy of the faith, you foe of the human race, you begetter of death, you robber of life, you corrupter of justice, you root of all evil and vice; seducer of men, betrayer of the nations, instigator of envy, font of avarice, fomentor of discord, author of pain and sorrow. Why, then, do you stand and resist, knowing as you must that Christ the Lord brings your plans to nothing? Fear Him, who in Isaac was offered in sacrifice, in Joseph sold into bondage, slain as the paschal lamb, crucified as man, yet triumphed over the powers of hell. (The three signs of the cross which follow are traced on the brow of the possessed person). Begone, then, in the name of the Father, + and of the Son, + and of the Holy + Spirit. Give place to the Holy Spirit by this sign of the holy + cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
All: Amen.

P: Lord, heed my prayer.
All: And let my cry be heard by you.

P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.

Let us pray.

God, Creator and defender of the human race, who made man in your own image, look down in pity on this your servant, N., now in the toils of the unclean spirit, now caught up in the fearsome threats of man's ancient enemy, sworn foe of our race, who befuddles and stupefies the human mind, throws it into terror, overwhelms it with fear and panic. Repel, 0 Lord, the devil's power, break asunder his snares and traps, put the unholy tempter to flight. By the sign + (on the brow) of your name, let your servant be protected in mind and body. (The three crosses which follow are traced on the breast of the possessed person). Keep watch over the inmost recesses of his (her) + heart; rule over his (her) + emotions; strengthen his (her) + will. Let vanish from his (her) soul the temptings of the mighty adversary. Graciously grant, 0 Lord, as we call on your holy name, that the evil spirit, who hitherto terrorized over us, may himself retreat in terror and defeat, so that this servant of yours may sincerely and steadfastly render you the service which is your due; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

Exorcism


I adjure you, ancient serpent, by the judge of the living and the dead, by your Creator, by the Creator of the whole universe, by Him who has the power to consign you to hell, to depart forthwith in fear, along with your savage minions, from this servant of God, N., who seeks refuge in the fold of the Church. I adjure you again, + (on the brow) not by my weakness but by the might of the Holy Spirit, to depart from this servant of God, N. , whom almighty God has made in His image. Yield, therefore, yield not to my own person but to the minister of Christ. For it is the power of Christ that compels you, who brought you low by His cross. Tremble before that mighty arm that broke asunder the dark prison walls and led souls forth to light. May the trembling that afflicts this human frame, + (on the breast) the fear that afflicts this image + (on the brow) of God, descend on you. Make no resistance nor delay in departing from this man, for it has pleased Christ to dwell in man. Do not think of despising my command because you know me to be a great sinner. It is God + Himself who commands you; the majestic Christ + who commands you. God the Father + commands you; God the Son + commands you; God the Holy + Spirit commands you. The mystery of the cross commands +you. The faith of the holy apostles Peter and Paul and of all the saints commands + you. The blood of the martyrs commands + you. The continence of the confessors commands + you. The devout prayers of all holy men and women command + you. The saving mysteries of our Christian faith command + you.

Depart, then, transgressor. Depart, seducer, full of lies and cunning, foe of virtue, persecutor of the innocent. Give place, abominable creature, give way, you monster, give way to Christ, in whom you found none of your works. For He has already stripped you of your powers and laid waste your kingdom, bound you prisoner and plundered your weapons. He has cast you forth into the outer darkness, where everlasting ruin awaits you and your abettors. To what purpose do you insolently resist? To what purpose do you brazenly refuse? For you are guilty before almighty God, whose laws you have transgressed. You are guilty before His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, whom you presumed to tempt, whom you dared to nail to the cross. You are guilty before the whole human race, to whom you prof erred by your enticements the poisoned cup of death.

Therefore, I adjure you, profligate dragon, in the name of the spotless + Lamb, who has trodden down the asp and the basilisk, and overcome the lion and the dragon, to depart from this man (woman) + (on the brow), to depart from the Church of God + (signing the bystanders). Tremble and flee, as we call on the name of the Lord, before whom the denizens of hell cower, to whom the heavenly Virtues and Powers and Dominations are subject, whom the Cherubim and Seraphim praise with unending cries as they sing: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. The Word made flesh + commands you; the Virgin's Son + commands you; Jesus + of Nazareth commands you, who once, when you despised His disciples, forced you to flee in shameful defeat from a man; and when He had cast you out you did not even dare, except by His leave, to enter into a herd of swine. And now as I adjure you in His + name, begone from this man (woman) who is His creature. It is futile to resist His + will. It is hard for you to kick against the + goad. The longer you delay, the heavier your punishment shall be; for it is not men you are condemning, but rather Him who rules the living and the dead, who is coming to judge both the living and the dead and the world by fire.
All: Amen.

P: Lord, heed my prayer.
All: And let my cry be heard by you.

P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.


Let us pray.

God of heaven and earth, God of the angels and archangels, God of the prophets and apostles, God of the martyrs and virgins, God who have power to bestow life after death and rest after toil; for there is no other God than you, nor can there be another true God beside you, the Creator of heaven and earth, who are truly a King, whose kingdom is without end; I humbly entreat your glorious majesty to deliver this servant of yours from the unclean spirits; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

Exorcism


Therefore, I adjure you every unclean spirit, every spectre from hell, every satanic power, in the name of Jesus + Christ of Nazareth, who was led into the desert after His baptism by John to vanquish you in your citadel, to cease your assaults against the creature whom He has, formed from the slime of the earth for His own honor and glory; to quail before wretched man, seeing in him the image of almighty God, rather than his state of human frailty. Yield then to God, + who by His servant, Moses, cast you and your malice, in the person of Pharaoh and his army, into the depths of the sea. Yield to God, + who, by the singing of holy canticles on the part of David, His faithful servant, banished you from the heart of King Saul. Yield to God, + who condemned you in the person of Judas Iscariot, the traitor. For He now flails you with His divine scourges, + He in whose sight you and your legions once cried out: "What have we to do with you, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Have you come to torture us before the time?" Now He is driving you back into the everlasting fire, He who at the end of time will say to the wicked: "Depart from me, you accursed, into the everlasting fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels." For you, 0 evil one, and for your followers there will be worms that never die. An unquenchable fire stands ready for you and for your minions, you prince of accursed murderers, father of lechery, instigator of sacrileges, model of vileness, promoter of heresies, inventor of every obscenity.

Depart, then, + impious one, depart, + accursed one, depart with all your deceits, for God has willed that man should be His temple. Why do you still linger here? Give honor to God the Father + almighty, before whom every knee must bow. Give place to the Lord Jesus + Christ, who shed His most precious blood for man. Give place to the Holy + Spirit, who by His blessed apostle Peter openly struck you down in the person of Simon Magus; who cursed your lies in Annas and Saphira; who smote you in King Herod because he had not given honor to God; who by His apostle Paul afflicted you with the night of blindness in the magician Elyma, and by the mouth of the same apostle bade you to go out of Pythonissa, the soothsayer. Begone, + now! Begone, + seducer! Your place is in solitude; your abode is in the nest of serpents; get down and crawl with them. This matter brooks no delay; for see, the Lord, the ruler comes quickly, kindling fire before Him, and it will run on ahead of Him and encompass His enemies in flames. You might delude man, but God you cannot mock. It is He who casts you out, from whose sight nothing is hidden. It is He who repels you, to whose might all things are subject. It is He who expels you, He who has prepared everlasting hellfire for you and your angels, from whose mouth shall come a sharp sword, who is coming to judge both the living and the dead and the world by fire.
All: Amen.

All the above may be repeated as long as necessary, until the one possessed has been fully freed.

It will also help to say devoutly and often over the afflicted person the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Creed, as well as any of the prayers given below.

The Canticle of our Lady, with the doxology; the Canticle of Zachary, with the doxology.

P: Antiphon: Magi from the East came to Bethlehem to adore the Lord; and opening their treasure chests they presented Him with precious gifts: Gold for the great King, incense for the true God, and myrrh in symbol of His burial. Alleluia.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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Using and Empowering a Black Mirror


Scrying can be a useful means to contact Demons and spirits, to foretell the future, and to secure answers to questions. A black mirror is ideal for these purposes. Traditionally, Obsidian was the material of choice in the making of a black mirror, but the method described below works just as well.

The cycle of the Full Moon is the best time to create a black mirror, as the moon rules the third eye and psyche. Any frame for a photograph can serve as a base for a black mirror. Take the glass from the picture frame and paint one side of it with black enamel. You will probably need to use several coats of paint. Oil based enamels are lasting, but they can take a long time to dry. Be sure to leave the glass to completely dry before placing it back in the frame.

Substitutions for a black mirror include a dark bowl of black liquid or a shiny black object, large enough to focus upon. I have found average everyday mirrors to work in a dimly lit room (candlelight is perfect). The empowering ritual below is for advanced meditators and is very effective. If you are not advanced, you can still use a black mirror with results and wait until you are more experienced to perform the empowering ritual.

Empowering Ritual:

During a full Moon, go outside if possible, some place where you have a bit of privacy. Go into a slight trance, breathe in energy from the Moon into your third eye on the inhale, and on the exhale, chant "Inanna" E-E-E-E-E-N-N-N-N-N-N-A-H-A-H-A-H-A-H-A-H-A-N-N-N-N-N-A-H-A-H-A-H-A-H vibrating, so you can feel it in your third eye. Do this for 30 times, then condense the energy from the Moon in your third eye and circulate this energy to your heart chakra and back to your third eye nine times, ending with the energy temporarily stored in your heart chakra. Place a paper or parchment of the Sigil of Astaroth on top of the face of the black mirror, and place both on your altar. Astaroth is the Goddess of prophesy.

Write the following prayer on a clean piece of paper:

Hear me Lord Satan, I ask in your name, that the forces of darkness bestow their powers of prophesy upon this mirror; that I may use this magickal medium to contact any Demons I may call forth, to scry upon for the revelation of secrets, and knowledge that is unknown to me.
In the name of Satan/Lucifer, I petition Ashtaroth, to bestow the blessing of prophesy and all the powers related, thereof upon this mirror. All of this, I ask in your name, Lord Satan. So it is done.

At the height of your ritual, recite the prayer aloud and when finished light it in the flame of a black candle on the left side of your altar. Place the burning paper in a bowl to burn.


Now, take the energy stored in your heart chakra and release it into the mirror by exhaling it- chanting g- g- g-g-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh eh-eh-eh The chant/vibration is done with a hard G as in the English word "Get" without the ’t.’ The base of your tongue should be as close as possible to the back of your throat when you vibrate the Gebo rune. Gebo is Astaroth’s rune and is used with workings involving powers of the heart chakra. With each exhale, vibrate the energy into your mirror. Visualize the energy entering the mirror. It should indigo (bluish-violet) in color (there may be some green or swirls of it) and grow with intensity upon each exhale. You should be able to judge when the mirror is fully empowered and feel the stored energy leaving you.

To use the mirror:
Position the mirror so it is at a comfortable level. You should be sitting comfortably when scrying. The room should be quiet and dimly lit, preferably with candlelight.

To begin a scrying session, enter into a trance, and imagine the mirror is black liquid water, jet-black like a well. Fix your gaze upon the mirror. The mirror will eventually brighten to gray and images of clouds will begin to form. Be patient, for the ability to see images of spirits and events will come with practice.

It is best to become familiar with your mirror before calling up any Demons. At first, nearly everyone sees clouds. This is normal and a positive sign. With experience and persistence, one will move onto other visions that will occur at random. These visions will be uncontrolled.

With experience, one will be able to call upon visions at will. An adept can experience visions that involve all five senses when scrying into the mirror; this can take some time, persistence and practice. Demons can touch the scryer, carry on lengthy conversations, and interact on a more personal level. The visions can begin to exist outside of the mirror and on all sides and surround the scryer.

When not in use, keep the mirror should be wrapped in silk to keep the energy from escaping and kept in a safe place where others will not disturb it. The energy will need to be replenished every so often. You will have to place your mirror in a window or out of doors under a full Moon to absorb the lunar energies. To do this, breathe in energy from the Moon into your heart chakra and exhale it into the mirror from your hand chakras. If you are open, you will see with your third eye, and feel when the mirror is fully empowered, and sense when it needs to be recharged.

Friday, May 14, 2010

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How to Summon Demons


*For people who have had problems in getting a Demon to appear, click on the link at the bottom of the page



The most important thing you can do is forget everything you have been taught about Demons from sources that are hostile to Satanism.

There is nothing but misinformation from most of the readily available and most popular writings. Following the instructions written in most grimoires is not only wrong, but can be very dangerous.

My own experience with various Demons is that they are very proud and being respectful is very important.

Recently, several High Priests and High Priestesses performed energy work with many different Demons including all of the Demons of the Goetia. All 72 of the Goetic Demons have been freed and many more. We found the true identities of most of these Demons. Many have used different aliases in order to avoid being viciously abused. These Demons, unlike the descriptions given in many of the old grimoires are not monsters. They are beautiful, popular, and important Gods.

ASMODEUS TOLD SOLOMON:
"SO ASK ME NOT MANY THINGS; FOR THY KINGDOM ALSO AFTER A LITTLE TIME IS TO BE DISRUPTED AND THY GLORY IS BUT FOR A SEASON, AND SHORT WILL BE THY TYRANNY OVER US."

Demons are immortal; a “season” is but a few thousand years to them. The Christian "God" is losing power. Father Satan has informed me that our side has won. We warn everyone: using the spiritually abusive methods of the old grimoires is not only foolish, but will inevitably result in personal disaster. The Demons must always be approached with extreme honesty and respect. The days of using enemy "God" names, nine-foot circles, threats and other destructive and abusive methods are over. Don't say you weren't warned....

When we are new, most of the Demons are willing to help us. The goal of Satanism is to become as a god. This means self-empowerment.

As we progress through our own efforts, we become more and more adept. We should be able to rely upon our own powers instead of the powers of others outside of us.

The Demons are best when it comes to imparting knowledge and wisdom, so that we may learn and advance our own powers.

As we progress, we should be able to be competent in all aspects of magick and be able to influence others and our environments on our own, without any outside help. Although, even with an adept, there may be circumstances where issues can be overwhelming and the help of a Demon is needed.

For spiritual guidance, the Demons are here for us at all levels, from those who are new, to those who are advanced.

From my own experiences, I would highly recommend to those of you who are serious in progressing spiritually, to establish a close and strong relationship with a Demon who is willing to work with you and guide you along the left hand path. This can be a very rewarding experience to say the least.

How to summon:

Always treat the Demons with honesty and respect. Never command, demand or try to exploit them in any way.

THE CORRECT METHODS FOR SUMMONING A DEMON:
Know the Demon you intend to summon. This website lists the attributes and available knowledge about different Demons. All of the Goetic Demons are human friendly, as we know from experience.

It is important to have a specific purpose; know exactly *why* you are summoning a particular Demon.

When we ask assistance from a Demon, it is only proper to offer something in return. Be prepared to give something in return. This is something both you and the Demon should agree upon. Remember, the Elder Gods value one’s word, honesty, integrity and one’s honor as the utmost importance. NEVER agree to anything you know you cannot follow through on.

Know the method you plan to use to communicate with the Demon.

One of the most important steps in the summoning of a Demon you are not yet familiar with, is to go through Satan.
The reasons for this are serious. Not all Demons are friendly to humans, nor are all Demons of Satan. Satan has authority over all of the Goetic Demons. Most Demons are friendly when treated with respect and summonings result in a positive experience. I have found many Demons that have caused outsiders problems are often friendly to a confirmed Satanist.

I have learned much through my own interactions with Demons and through the many experiences of others, both the laity and the Ministry. Experience is, as always, the best teacher.

There are different levels of experience when one establishes contact with a Demon:
The Demon speaks to us through our thoughts (telepathy). With telepathy, the words of the Demon come to us through our thoughts. In the beginning, it can be difficult for those who are not as sensitive or lack psychic ability to differentiate between the communication from another entity and their own thoughts. With power meditation and experience, this becomes much easier over time.

We see and hear the Demon. This is with people who are more psychic and open.

We invoke the energy of the Demon. This is powerful and electrifying. We are engulfed in a strong aura. During this time, we will often hear the Demon speak to us and we may in addition, see the Demon.

During an actual summoning, the Demon appears and speaks to us through scrying into a mirror, in the smoke of the incense, or in some other manner. This is best for those who are new. With scrying, if we are sensitive enough, we can often feel the Demon touch us if he/she chooses to do so.

Tangible contact; objects in our rooms are moved, there is actual physical evidence of the Demon having been present.

There are accounts in popular books concerning extremely powerful energies encountered when evoking a Demon. To my knowledge, no one using the methods outlined on this website has ever experienced anything negative or overwhelming. I have invoked Demons many times (see Invocation & Evocation) and the energy was never beyond anything I couldn’t handle or in any way uncomfortable.

Methods:

Copy, print out or draw the sigil of the Demon you wish to summon on clean paper. It is important that you be left alone and not disturbed in any way. Close your eyes and visualize the sigil in your mind as best you can. It is ok to open them and look at the sigil again ( as many times as needed) to get a clearer image. While visualizing, recite, or chant the name of the Demon repeatedly either in your mind or aloud.

Recite the following prayer:


Lord Satan, by your grace, grant me, I pray thee the power to conceive in my mind and to execute that which I desire to do, the end which I would attain by thy help, O Mighty Satan, the one True God who livest and reignest forever and ever. I entreat thee to inspire__________(name of Demon) to manifest before me that he/she may give me true and faithful answer, so that I may accomplish my desired end, provided that it is proper to his/her office. This I respectfully and humbly ask in Your Name, Lord Satan, may you deem me worthy, Father.

The Demon can manifest in different ways.

Through a mirror as in"scrying." You will see the Demon in the mirror.

Through the smoke of the incense
The Demon appears directly, when one is sensitive enough and in a deep meditative state.

Prepare your area. Your first summoning rituals should be performed at night. The reasons for this are the energies are different at night from those during the day and it is easier to be alone and free from distractions. When one has established relationships with certain Demons, it is no longer necessary to perform a formal summoning ritual. The Demon can appear to us night or day and all we need do is concentrate to contact them through telepathy.

You will need:
A quiet place where you will not be disturbed.
Quality incense with a pleasing fragrance. I strongly recommend when working with any new incense to try it out before the actual ritual or summoning as cheap stinking incense is insulting to the spirits and can be embarrassing in any ritual. See INCENSE
One or more black or blue candles. Black is choice, but blue is ok for a substitute if you cannot obtain black. Also, if available, the candle color of the specific Demon you wish to summon. (These are listed on this website).
Your paper containing the Demon’s sigil.

When finished with the sigil, find a safe place to store it, preferably in your own black book or journal. ALWAYS treat this paper/sigil with extreme respect and NEVER burn it! The sigil can be reused.

There is no need for a nine-foot circle. Demons *hate* circles and there is no need for a “license to depart” as both are offensive and insulting. Treat the Demons with respect and in turn, you will receive the same.

After the petition to Satan, you should feel his positive energy. This is a good sign and a go-ahead. If for some reason the Demon doesn’t answer, try another time. Many times the Demon does appear, but those who are new to summoning are not psychically open enough or experienced to sense him/her. Most people have had to perform the summoning ritual more than once for the Demon to manifest.
Often, the Demon does answer, but many are not aware. Look for coincidences and things out of the ordinary. Awareness here is everything.

Always offer a token of appreciation and gratitude in return for his/her services. Some ideas are publicity for the Demon, working against Christianity, working to advance Satanism or any service that you both can agree upon.



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Thursday, May 13, 2010

list of demons



A
Aamon or Amon (Christian demonology)
Abaddon (Christian demonology)
Abalam (Christian demonology)
Abezethibou (Testament of Solomon)
Abraxas (Gnosticism)
Abyzou (Jewish mythology)
Ad-Dajjal (a.k.a. Dajjal) (Islamic eschatology)
Adramelech (Assyrian mythology)
Aeshma (Zoroastrianism)
Agaliarept (Jewish mythology)
Agares (Christian demonology)
Agiel (Jewish mythology)
Ahriman/Angra Mainyu (Zoroastrianism)
Aim (Christian demonology)
Akem Manah/Akoman/Akvan (Zoroastrianism)
Ala (Slavic mythology)
Alal (Chaldean mythology)
Alastor (Christian demonology)
Alloces (Christian demonology)
Allu (Akkadian mythology)
Amaymon (Christian demonology)
Amdusias (Christian demonology)
Ammut (Egyptian mythology)
Anamalech (Assyrian mythology)
Anzu (Sumerian mythology)
Amon (Christian demonology)
Amy (Christian demonology)
Andhaka (Hindu mythology)
Andras (Christian demonology)
Andrealphus (Christian demonology)
Andromalius (Christian demonology)
Antichrist (Christian demonology)
Apep (a.k.a. Apophis) (Egyptian mythology)
Apollyon (Christian demonology)
Armaros (Christian demonology)
Asag (Sumerian mythology)
Asb'el (Jewish mythology)
Asmodai/Asmodeus (Jewish folklore and Christian demonology)
Astaroth (Christian demonology)
Astarte (Semitic mythology)
Asura (Hindu mythology)
Azazel (Jewish demonology) and (Islamic mythology)
Azi Dahaka/Dahak (Zoroastrianism)

B
Baal (Christian demonology)
Balam (Christian demonology)
Balberith (Jewish demonology)
Bali Raj (Hindu mythology)
Banshee (Irish mythology)
Baphomet (Demon, or image/idol thereof)
Barbas (Christian demonology)
Barbatos (Christian demonology)
Bathin (Christian demonology)
Beelzebub (Jewish demonology, Christian demonology)
Behemoth (Jewish demonology)
Beherit (Phoenician mythology)
Belial (Jewish demonology, Christian demonology)
Beleth (Christian demonology)
Belphegor (Christian demonology)
Berith (Christian demonology)
Bhūta (Sanskrit)
Bies (Slavic Mythology)
Bifrons (Christian demonology)
Boruta (Slavic mythology)
Botis (Christian demonology)
Buer (Christian demonology)
Bukavac (Slavic mythology)
Bune (Christian demonology)
Bushyasta (Zoroastrianism)

C
Caacrinolaas (Christian demonology)
Caim (Christian demonology)
Charun (Etruscan mythology)
Chemosh (Moabite mythology)
Cimejes (Christian demonology)
Corson (Christian demonology)
Crocell (Christian demonology)
Crone (Christian demonology)
Culsu (Etruscan mythology)

D
Daeva (Zoroastrianism demonology)
Dagon (Semitic mythology)
Dantalion (Christian demonology)
Danjal (Jewish mythology)
Dasa (Hindu mythology)
Davy Jones (sailor lore)
Decarabia (Christian demonology)
Demogorgon (Christian demonology)
Devil (Christian demonology)
Div-e Sepid (Persian mythology)
Dhajjal (Islamic mythology)
Donn (Irish mythology)
Drekavac (Slavic mythology)
Dumah (Jewish demonology)

E
Eligos (Christian demonology)
Empusa (Greek mythology)
Euryale (Greek mythology)
Eurynome (Greek mythology)
Eurynomos (Greek mythology)

F
Familiars (Christian demonology)
Focalor (Christian demonology)
Foras (Christian demonology)
Forneus (Christian demonology)
Furies (Roman mythology)
Furcas (Christian demonology)
Furfur (Christian demonology)

G
Gader'el (Jewish demonology)
Gaki (Japanese mythology)
Gello (Greek mythology, Christian demonology)
Glasya-Labolas (Christian demonology)
Gorgon (Greek mythology)
Gremory (Christian demonology)
Grigori (Jewish demonology)
Gualichu (Mapuche mythology)
Gusion (Christian demonology)

H
Haagenti (Christian demonology)
Halphas (Christian demonology)
Haures (Christian demonology)
Humbaba (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology)

I
Ifrit (Islamic mythology)
Incubus (Christian demonology, Chaldean mythology, Jewish folklore)
Ipos (Christian demonology)
Iblis (Islamic mythology)

J
Jinn, or Djinn (Islamic mythology)
Jikininki (Japanese mythology)

K
Kabandha (Hinduism)
Kitsune (Japanese mythology)
Kokb'ael (Jewish demonology)

L
Labal (Christian demonology)
Lady Midday (Slavic Mythology)
Lamashtu (Sumerian mythology)
Lamia (Bulgarian folklore, Christian demonology and Greek mythology)
Legion (Christian demonology)
Lechies (Slavic mythology)
Leyak (Indonesian mythology)
Lempo (Finnish mythology)
Leraje (Christian demonology)
Leviathan (Christian demonology, Jewish demonology)
Lilim (Jewish demonology, Christian demonology, Lilimist Occult)
Lilith (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology, Jewish folklore)
Lilin (Jewish demonology)
Lix Tetrax (Jewish/Christian demonology)
Lucifer (Christian demonology)
Lucifuge Rofocale (Christian demonology)

M
Malphas (Christian demonology)
Mammon (Christian demonology)
Mara (Buddhist mythology, Scandinavian folklore)
Maricha (Hindu mythology)
Marax (Christian demonology)
Marbas (Christian demonology)
Marchosias (Christian demonology)
Mastema (Jewish demonology)
Mathim (Christian demonology)
Medusa (Greek mythology)
Mephistopheles (Christian folklore)
Merihem (Christian demonology)
Mictlantecuhtli (Aztec mythology)
Moloch (Christian demonology)
Murmur (Christian demonology)

N
Naamah (Jewish demonology)
Naberius (Christian demonology)
Naberus (Christian demonology)
Naphula (Christian demonology)
Nekomata (Japanese mythology)
Neqa'el (Egyptian mythology)
Ninurta (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology)
Nisroch (Christian demonology)
Nix (North-European folklore)
Nyai Loro Kidul (a.k.a. Nyi Roro Kidul) (Javanese mythology)

O
Obizoth (Christian demonology)
Onoskelis (Greek mythology)
Oray (Christian demonology)
Orcus (Roman mythology)
Oriax (Christian demonology)
Orobas (Christian demonology)
Ose (Christian demonology)
Oni (Japanese demonology)

P
Paimon (Christian demonology)
Pazuzu (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology)
Penemue (Jewish mythology)
Phenex (Christian demonology)
Pithius (Christian demonology)
Pocong (Melayu, Indonesian demonology)
Pontianak (a.k.a. Kuntilanak) (Indonesian demonology)
Popobawa (Zanzibar demonology)
Procell (Christian demonology)
Pruflas (Christian demonology)
Psoglav (Slavic Mythology)
Purson (Christian demonology)
Putana (Hindu mythology)

R
Rahab (Jewish folklore)
Rahovart (European folklore)
Raiju (Japanese mythology)
Rakshasa (Hindu mythology)
Rangda (Balinese mythology)
Raum (Christian demonology)
Ravana (Hindu mythology - also seen by some Hindus as an aspect of the God Shiva)
Ronove (Christian demonology)
Rosier (Christian demonology)
Rumjal (Jewish demonology)
Rusalka (Slavic mythology)

S
Sabnock (Christian demonology)
Saiko (Christian demonology)
Sallos (Christian demonology)
Salpsan, Satan's son (Apocryphal Gospel of Bartholomew)
Samael (Jewish demonology)
Satan (Jewish demonology, Christian demonology, Islamic mythology)
Satanachia (Christian demonology)
Scox (Christian demonology)
Seere (Christian demonology)
Semyazza (Jewish demonology)
Set (Egyptian mythology during the Second Intermediate Period)
Shaitan (Islamic mythology)
Shax (Christian demonology)
Shedim (Jewish folklore)
Shezmu (Egyptian mythology)
Sidragasum (Christian demonology)
Sitri (Christian demonology)
Stheno (Greek mythology)
Stolas (Christian demonology)
Stuhać (Slavic Mythology)
Succubus (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology, Jewish folklore, Christian demonology)
Surgat (Christian demonology)

T
Tannin (Jewish demonology)
Tartaruchi (Apocryphal Christian demonology)
Temeluchus (Apocryphal Christian demonology)
Teeraal (Babylonian mythology)
Tengu (Japanese mythology)
Titivillus (Christian demonology)
Tuyul (Indonesian mythology)

U
Ukobach (Christian demonology)
Utukku (Akkadian mythology - but could be good or evil in Sumerian mythology)

V
Valefar (Christian demonology)
Vapula (Christian demonology)
Vassago (Christian demonology)
Vepar (Christian demonology)
Verrine (Christian demonology)
Vine (Christian demonology)
Volac (Christian demonology)
Vual (Christian demonology)
Vucub Caquix (Mayan mythology)

W
Wekufe (Mapuche Mythology)
Wendigo (Native American Mythology)

X
Xaphan (Christian demonology)

Y
Yeqon (Jewish demonology)
Yeter'el (Christian demonology)
Yokai (Japanese folklore)
Yuki-Onna (Japanese folklore)
Z
Zaebos (Christian demonology)
Zagan (Christian demonology)
Zalambur (Islamic mythology)
Zepar (Christian demonology)
Zmeu (Romanian folklore)
Zin (West African folklore)
Ziz (Jewish Demonology)

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

ორკები

ორკები არიან არდას ერთ-ერთი ყველაზე რიცხვმრავალი ერი, ისინი ემორჩილებიან ბოროტებას, რომელმაც მათ ჩაუყარა საფუძველი.

პირველი ორკები

არდას ბნელ საუკუნეებში, როდესაც შუამიწეთი ვალარებისაგან მიტოვებული იყო და ჯერ კიდევ არ გამოენათებინათ მზესა და მთვარეს, პირველი ელფები ქუივიენენის ტბასთან გაჩნდნენ და მხოლოდ ვარსკვლავები აძლევდნენ მათ შუქს. მელკორის მაშინდელი საუფლო იყო უტუმნო, რომელიც ძევდა შუამიწეთის ჩრდილოეთში. მელკორი სწორედ ის იყო, ვინც პირველი ელფები აღმოაჩინა. ბნელმა მბრძანებელმა დააფრთხო და დააწიოკა ელფები და ვინც კი ხელიდან ვერ დაუსხლტა, უტუმნოს ციხეებში იქნა წაყვანილი, სადაც აუტანელი წამებისა და საშინელებების შედეგად მათი გონება გაბოროტდა, ხოლო გარეგნობა დამახინჯდა. სილმარილიონის მიხედვით ასე გაჩნდნენ პირველი ორკები არდაში, თუმცა ამაზე სხვადასხვა შეხედულებები არსებობს, რადგან „შუამიწეთის ისტორია“-ში სხვა მიზეზები მათი გაჩენის სხვა მიზეზები სახელდება.

ასევე სახელდება, რომ ორკები ადამიანებისგან შეიქმნენ და რომ ისინი მოკვდავების „ბიზარული“ ვარიანტები არიან. ეს ვარაუდი ალბათ იმიტომ წარმოიშვა, რომ ორკები ელფებივით უკვდავნი არ არიან, ისინი აღწევენ საშუალოდ 140-160 წელს, რაც ადამიანისათვის ბევრია. აგრეთვე ორკი ადამიანის მონათესავად იმიტომ ვერ ჩაითვლება, რომ ისინი ათასწლეულებით უფრო ადრე გაჩნდნენ, ვიდრე მოკვდავები. თავად ტოლკინი ეწინააღმდეგება იმ აზრს, რომ ორკები უსულო არსებები, ანუ „გოლემები“ არიან, ანდა დაცემული მაიარები. მელკორის მბრძანებლობის დროს მართლაც იყვნენ ორკები, რომლებიც პირდაპირი მონები იყვნენ ამ უკანასკნელის, ანუ ისინი მელკორის ინკარნაციად შეიძლება ჩავთვალოთ. ბოროტი მბრძანებლის დაცემის შედეგად ასეთი ორკები უმალვე გადაშენდნენ, რაც ხაზს უსვამს იმას, რომ მათ სული არ გააჩნდათ და მხოლოდ ''მარიონეტები'' იყვნენ.
ორკები ბუნებით ბოროტები არ არიან, უბრალოდ მათი მოდგმა უარყოფითი სახისაა, ამიტომ მათი „გამოსწორება“ შეუძლებელია.

გარეგნობა

ტოლკინის ორკები საკმაოდ განსხვავდებიან იმ ორკებისაგან, რომლებიც პიტერ ჯექსონის ტრილოგიაში არიან ნაჩვენები.

ისინი აღწერილები არიან, როგორც წელში მოხრილი, გრძელთმიანი, ფეხებმოღუნული, გრძელმკლავება არსებები, რომლებსაც აქვთ წვრილი თვალის ჭრილი და ყვითელი, წითელი, ან მწვანედ განათებული თვალები და შავი კანი. ორკები არიან საშინლად ბინძურები, რადგან მათ არ იციან დაბანა. ტანზე ხშირი თმა აქვთ, ხოლო კბილების მაგივრად - ეშვები. გამომდინარე იქიდან, რომ მათში ქსოვა-კერვა არ იციან, მათი სამოსი ცხოველის ტყავისგან მზადდება. რადგან მეომრებად არიან დაბადებულნი, ხშირად ატარებენ აბჯარს, რომელიც ტრადიციულად შავია. იარაღად იყენებენ შუბებს, მოკლე მშვილდებს და მასთან ერთად შხამიან ისრებს, სხვადასხვანაირ დანებსა და ფარებს, რომელზეც ხშირად გამოყვანილია მორდორის წითელი თვალი. ორკები ატარებენ შავ მოსასხამებს და შიშისმომგვრელ, ნისკარტიან მუზარადებს.

კულტურა

ორკებს ბატონობენ მეთაურები და დიდებულები, რომლებიც უფრო ძლიერი და სისხლსმოწყურებული ოჯახებიდან არიან, ვიდრე სხვა ორკები. ასეთი ორკები ომებშიც მეთაურობენ, თუმცა თავადვე ემორჩილებიან მათზე ძლიერ ძალას (მაგალითად ნაზგულებს). მიუხედავად იმისა, რომ ორკები უშნო საგნებს ამზადებენ, ისინი მაინც ითვლებიან ნიჭიერ მჭედლებად და ხელოსნებად - ისევე, როგორც მთის საკმაოდ მოქნილ ხალხად ითვლებიან. მედიცინა მათ საკმაოდ განვითარებული და ეფექტური აქვთ. მაგრამ ამავე დროს, სამედიცინო ჩარევის პროცესი მათში საკმაოდ მტკივნეულია. გარკვეულ დონეზე ორკები ფლობენ ჯადოსნურ ძალებსაც.
ორკების სხვადასხვა ტომი ერთმანეთის მიმართ სიძულვილს იჩენს, როგორც ყველაფრის მიმართ არდაში და, გამომდინარე აქედან, თუ საერთო მტერი არ ჰყავთ, ისინი ერთმანეთს ხოცავენ და ეომებიან.

რასები

ორკების მოდგმა ორ ძირითად რასად იყოფა. ესენი არიან შედარებით სუსტი, პატარა ორკები - ანუ სნაგა (მონა) - და დიდი, ძლიერი მეომრები, ანუ ურუკ-ჰაი (ორკთა ერი).


ფილმის მიხედვით ურუკები არიან სარუმანის მიერ შექმნილი ორკული რასის წარმომადგენლები, რომლებიც ადამიანებთან შეჯვარების შემდეგ ჩამოყალიბდა, ამიტომაც ურუკ-ჰაებს უწოდებენ აიზენგარდელ დიდ ორკებს, რომლებიც ჰელმის ხევის ბძოლაში მონაწილეობდნენ. სინამდვილეში კი, ადამიანთა და ორკთა ნაჯვარ რასას ეწოდება გობლინ-კაცი. ცნობილი ურუკები არიან შაგრატი, უგლუკი, გრიშნაქხი.

ორკთა ენა


პირველ ორკებს საკუთარი ენა არ გააჩნდათ, ამიტომ კრეფდნენ სიტყვებს, სხვადასხვა ენებიდან და საუბრობდნენ თავიანთ დიალექტებზე. ასე შეიქმნა მრავალი ენა, რომელთა საერთო სახელი ორკული იყო, თუმცა ეს ენები იმდენად განსხვავდებოდნენ ერთმანეთისაგან, რომ ორკთა სხვადასხვა ტომის წარმომადგენლებს უწევდათ ვესტრონული ენა გამოეყენებინათ, რათა ერთმანეთის გაეგოთ. საურონმა სცადა, ორკთათვის შეექმნა საერთო ენა, რომელსაც ბნელი ენა ეწოდა, თუმცა მას მხოლოდ ბარად-დურში, მინას მორგულსა და დოლ-გულდურში იყენებდნენ. ამ ენაზე მხოლოდ რამდენიმე ფრაზაა ცნობილი და, რა თქმა უნდა, წარწერა ბეჭედზე:

”Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul”...

მდედრი ორკები

მიუხედავად იმისა, რომ ტოლკინი წერს, რომ ორკები ისევე მრავლდებიან, როგორც ილუვატარის სხვა შვილები, მას არსად ჰყავს ნახსენები მდედრობითი ორკი (შესაბამისად, პიტერ ჯექსონის ტრილოგიაში, ორკები თითქოს უსქესოები არიან).

”ჰობიტში” გვხვდება მოზარდი ორკი, რაც იმას ამტკიცებს, რომ ორკები ელფებივით და ადამიანებივით მრავლდებიან, (თუმცა შედარებით სწრაფად) და არა ისე, როგორც ფილმშია ნაჩვენები, სადაც ტალახიანი ღრმულებიდან ამოჰყავთ უკვე ზრდასრული ორკები.

ორკები სიკვდილის შემდეგ

სადავო თემაა ისიც, თუ რა ემართებათ დაცემულ ორკებს. ტოლკინმა მტკიცე უარი განაცხადა იმ მოსაზრებაზე, რომ ორკები უსულო არსებები არიან და მორგოთი მართავს მათ. თუ დავუჯერებთ იმას, რომ ორკები გადაგვარებული ელფები არიან, მაშინ ისინი უკვდავნი უნდა იყვნენ და უნდა გააჩნდეთ ფეა (სული), რომელიც სხეულის დატოვების შემდეგ მანდოსში უნდა გადავიდეს. მაგრამ ტოლკინი იმასაც წერს, რომ ორკთა სულები წახდენილი და გაბოროტებული იყო, ასეთ ფეას კი ვალინორში არ მიიღებდნენ და მანდოსი არც კი გამოიძახებდა მათ. მაშინ გამოდის, რომ ორკთა სულები შუამიწეთში რჩებიან და იმყუდრებენ შიშისმომგვრელ ადგილებში და ისიც დასაშვებია, რომ აკლდამების ურჩხულები სწორედ მიცვალებული ორკები იყვნენ.

Monday, May 10, 2010

fictional demons


A
Alastair (Supernatural TV series)
Alichino (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Artery (Shan's The Demonata)
Asura from Soul Eater.
Azal (Doctor Who TV series)
Azazel (Supernatural TV series)
Andariel (Diablo series)
B
Baal (Diablo series)
Overlord Baal, the Tyrant of Terror from multiple Nippon Ichi titles
Balthazar (Constantine)
Baphomet (Doom video game series)
Barbariccia (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Barbas (Charmed TV series)
Bartimaeus (Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy)
Be'lakor (Warhammer Fantasy deamonology)
Belfagor (Machiavelli's Belfagor arcidiavolo)
Belthazor (Charmed TV series)
Blackheart (Marvel Comics)

C
Cadaver (Shan's The Demonata)
Cagnazzo (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Calcabrina (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Calcifer (Howl's Moving Castle)
Castor (Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy)
Chernabog (Disney's Fantasia (film))
Ciriatto (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Crowley (Gaiman and Prachett' Good Omens)
Cyberdemon (Doom video game series)

D
Devi Devi (Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat)
Diablo (Diablo series)
Doyle Angel the series)
Duriel (Diablo series)
Draghinazzo (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Dan Sethos (Darkness Within)

E
Errtu (Literature, R.A. Salvatore)
Etrigan (DC Comics)


F
Farfarello (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Faquarl (Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy)
Femur (Shan's The Demonata)

G
The title characters from the Ghoulies film series.

H
Hastur (from the Cthulhu Mythos and Neil Gaiman and Terry Prachett's Good Omens)
Hell Knight (Doom video game series)
Him (The Powerpuff Girls)
Hellboy

G
Gothmog (J.R.R Tolkien' The Silmarillion)
I
Inferno (Marvel Comics)

J
Jabor (Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy)
Jennifer Check (from the 2009 horror film, Jennifer's Body)
Juiblex (Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game)

K
Korrok (David Wong's John Dies at the End novel)
Kronos (In Nomine role-playing game)

L
Libicocco (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Ligur in (Gaiman and Prachett' Good Omens)
Laharl from Disgaea
Lord Loss (Shan's The Demonata)
Lorne_Angel (Angel the series)
Lilith (Supernatural)
Lamia (Drag Me to Hell)
Lucia and Lilith (Darkness Within)

M
Malacoda (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Maledict (Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil)
Malfegor (Magic: The Gathering)
Meg Masters (Supernatural TV series)
Mephisto (Marvel Comics)
Mephisto (Diablo series)

N
N°1 (Colfer's Artemis Fowl)
Nouda (Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy)
N'zall ( also see Abbot) Colfer's Artemis Fowl)
Neuro Nōgami from Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro (Manga and Anime series)
Nicole Richards (Darkness Within)

O
The Old Ones from Anthony Horowitz's Power of Five book series.

P
Piccolo Daimao (Dragon Ball)
Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Stephen King's It)
Pazuzu (William Blatty's The Exorcist)

Q
Queezle (Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy)
Qwan (Colfer's Artemis Fowl)
Qweffor (Colfer's Artemis Fowl)

R
Rakdos (Magic: the Gathering)
Red Guy (Cow and Chicken)
Ramuthra (Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy)
Rubicante (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Ruby (Supernatural)
Roger Regorris (Darkness Within)

S
Scarmiglione (Dante's Divina Commedia)
Screwtape (C.S.Lewis The Screwtape Letters)
Sebastian Michaels (Kuroshitsuji manga and anime series)
The Seer (Charmed TV series)
Shax (Charmed TV series)
The Source of All Evil (Charmed TV series)
Sparda (Hideki Kamiya's Devil May Cry video game series)
Seth (A Haunting)

T
Turok-Han (Buffy the vampire Slayer)
Trigon (DC Comics)

U
Ungoliant (from The Silmarillion)

V
Vein (Shan's The Demonata)
Vyers "Mid-Boss" from Disgaea
Violator from Image Comics

W
Wormwood (C.S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters)


X

Y

Z
Zankou (Charmed TV series)

Sunday, May 9, 2010

ჯუჯები

შექმნის ისტორია

1. წარმოშობა

ჯუჯები პირველად შექმნა ვალარმა აულე-მჭედელმა. იგი მოუთმენლად ელოდა ილუვატარის შვილების გამოღვიძებას და ამ მოუთმენლობისა და ცნობისმოყვარეობისაგან შექმნა საკუთარი რასა. მან ჩაჰბერა მათში მდგრადობის და გამტანობის სული, ასევე გამოკვეთა მათი ხასიათი თავის ცოდნასა და ინტერესებზე დაყრდნობით. მართალია, ილუვატარმა არ დართო ნება აულეს, რომ არდაში პირველნი გამოღვიძებულიყვნენ მისი შვილები, მაგრამ მან დალოცა პირველი შვიდი უხუცესი ჯუჯა და დაპირდა აულეს, რომ ერუს შვილების შემდეგ, არდაში მათი გამოღვიძების ჯერიც დადგებოდა.

2. პრეისტორია

ჯუჯები ბელერიანდში დასავლეთიდან შემოვიდნენ, ცისფერი მთების გავლით. ამით მათ დატოვეს პირველი კვალი ისტორიაში და ელფებმა ისინი თავის ქრონიკებში ჩაამატეს. დიდი ხნით ადრე შვიდ უხუცეს ჯუჯათაგან მთავარმა - დურინ უკვდავმა, დააარსა "კჰაზად-დუმი", ჯუჯათა პირველი სამფლობელო ნისლიან მთებში.

ბელერიანდში ჯუჯების ორი ნაკადი იყო ცნობილი: პირველნი იყვნენ "დაბალი ჯუჯები", რომელნიც პირველად შეხვდნენ პირველშობილებს. ელფები მიიჩნევდნენ მათ საკმაოდ უხეშ და არასასიამოვნო არსებებად და უწოდეს "ნოეგით ნიბინ" ("Noegyth Nibin") - 'მცირე ჯუჯები'. მათი აზრით, ისინი იყვნენ დასავლეთის ველური მხარეებიდან მოსულები. სინდარები მათ დევნიდნენ დიდი ხნის განმავლობაში და მათი ურთიერთობა ნელ-ნელა გაფუჭდა. მაგრამ ასევე იყო ჯუჯების უფრო დიდი და მნიშვნელოვანი რასა, რომელთაც ელფები უწოდებდნენ ნაუგრიმებს. ეს ჯუჯები კი თავის თავს ეძახდნენ "კჰაზადს". დაბალ ჯუჯებთან შედარებით ისინი უფრო დიდი კულტურის მატარებელნი იყვნენ, რამაც განაპირობა მათი კარგი ურთიერთობა პირველშობილებთან.

ოსტატობა და თავისებურებები

რადგან ჯუჯები აულემ შექმნა, მათში გამოღვიძებიდანვე იდო სიყვარული მიწის სიღრმეებში ალმასებისა და სხვადასხვა ლითონის პოვნისა და დამუშავებისა, მათგან ულამაზესი იარაღისა და სამკაულების გამოჭედვისა. ეს ხელობა მათ ყველაზე კარგად ეხერხებოდათ და შუამიწეთში ჯუჯებზე უკეთესი მჭედლობის ოსტატები არ იყვნენ. მაგრამ გარდა ამისა, დროის განმავლობაში ჯუჯებს გამოუმუშავდათ სიხარბე, რომელსაც ვერ იტანდნენ ელფებიც და ადამიანებიც. სწორედ ეს იყო მიზეზი იმისა, რომ ჯუჯებსა და ელფებს შორის ურთიერთობა გამწვავდა. ჯუჯები იცავდნენ თავის განძს და ნებისმიერს, ვისაც უნდოდა მათი ძვირფასეულობის დაუფლება, სასტიკად უსწორდებოდნენ.

ჯუჯები საკმაოდ გულჩათხრობილი ხალხი იყო, ისინი საიდუმლოდ ინახავდნენ თავიანთ წეს-ჩვეულებებს, ტრადიციებს და ენასაც. თუმცა ცნობილია რომ მათი ენა - კჰუზდული, შექმნა ვალარმა აულემ. ელფებისა და ადამიანებისათვის ეს ენა გაუგებარი იყო. მხოლოდ რამდენიმე ელფმა თუ შეძლო მისი შესწავლა. ჯუჯების ისტორიის მიხედვით შემორჩა მხოლოდ ერთი ფრაზა, რომელიც გიმლიმ წარმოთქვა, ბრძოლაში ჰელმის ხევთან: "Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!" - რაც ნიშნავს - "ჯუჯები ნაჯახებით! ჯუჯები გადაგთელავენ!".

ჯუჯები ცნობილნი იყვნენ ბრძოლებში თავისი ძლიერებითა და ამტანობით, ისევე როგორც თავისი მრისხანებით, განსაკუთრებით თუ რაიმე უბედურება ეწეოდა მათ ოჯახს, ხალხს, მეგობრებს. ისინი ძალიან ძლიერი მეომრები იყვნენ და მოუწიათ მრავალ ბრძოლაში მონაწილეობის მიღება:

• ბელერიანდის პირველ ბრძოლაში
• უთვალავი ცრემლის ბრძოლაში
• ათასი გამოქვაბულის ბრძოლაში
• სარნ ათრადის ბრძოლაში
• უკანასკნელი კავშირის ომში
• ჯუჯებისა და ორკების ომში
• ხუთი არმიის ბრძოლაში
• ბეჭდის ომში

სხვა რასებთან ურთიერთობა

მიუხედავად იმისა, რომ ჯუჯებს თავისებური ურთიერთობა აკავშირებდა შუამიწეთის სხვადასხვა ხალხებთან, ყველაზე მეტად ისინი არ წყალობდნენ დრაკონებს - რადგან ორივეს, ჯუჯებსაც და დრაკონებსაც ერთნაირი სიყვარული და ჟინი აკავშირებდათ ძვირფასეულობებთან. დროის განმავლობაში ისე მოხდა, რომ დრაკონებმა მიითვისეს ჯუჯების როგორც განძეულობა, ისევე ადგილი, სადაც ინახებოდა იგი.

მესამე ეპოქაში ასეთი რამ გარდახდა ჯუჯების მეფეს თორინ I-ს, რომელმაც დააარსა საკუთარი კოლონია რუხ მთებში: მესამე ეპოქის 2770 წელს, დრაკონმა სმაუგმა დაიკავა ჯუჯების დიდი ქალაქებიდან ერთ-ერთი უკანასკნელთაგანი - ერებორი. სწორედ ამ პერიოდში, დაახლოებით მესამე ეპოქის 2941 წელს ჯუჯების ისტორიაში ჩნდება პირველი ჰობიტი ბილბო ბეგინსი, რომელმაც ერებორის ტირანი დრაკონისაგან გათავისუფლებაში მთავარი როლი ითამაშა. ამის შემდეგ ჯუჯებსა და ჰობიტებს შორის ძალიან მეგობრული ურთიერთობა დამყარდა.

პირველშობილთა და აულეს შვილებს შორის ურთიერთობა დიდი ხნის განმავლობაში საკმაოდ გამძაფრებული იყო. მათ შორის მნიშვნელოვანი განსხვავებაც არსებობდა: ჯუჯები ცხოვრობდნენ მთების ქვეშა გამოქვაბულებში, ეძიებდნენ მიწის წიაღში დამალულ განძეულობას, ელფებს კი უყვარდათ ვარსკვლავები და მთლიანობაში ბუნება, ხეები და ყველაფერი რაც მათ იავანამ უბოძა. ჯუჯებს ასევე ელფებთან ურთიერთობაში ხელი შეუშალა ეჭვიანობამ და სიხარბემ.

ჯუჯების ისტორიაში ელფებთან ურთიერთობის მრავალი ფაქტი მოიძებნება, სადაც სიხარბისა და შურის გამო ელფები ძალიან დაშავდნენ - თუნდაც ავიღოთ პირველი ეპოქა, როდესაც თუმუნზაჰარის ჯუჯებმა სილმარილების დაუფლების გულისათვის მოკლეს დორიათის ხელმწიფე, ელფების მეფე ელუ თინგოლი (ელვე სინგოლო) და გაძარცვეს დორიათის გამოქვაბული მენეგროთი. კჰაზად-დუმის ჯუჯებსა და ერეგიონის მჭედელ ელფებს (როგორც მათ უწოდებდნენ) შორის მშვიდობიანი ურთიერთობა სუფევდა და მეორე ეპოქაში ეს მშვიდობა დაინგრა საურონის თავდასხმის გამო და ჯუჯებმა კჰაზად-დუმის კარები ჩაკეტეს. მაგრამ ხუთი ჯარის ბრძოლის შემდეგ მესამე ეპოქის 2270 წელს ჯუჯებმა სისტემატიურად შეწყვიტეს შუღლი შუამიწეთის ყველა ხალხთან.

ჯუჯების განძეული

მეორე ეპოქის დასაწყისში კჰაზად-დუმის სიღრმეებში მემაღაროე ჯუჯებმა აღმოაჩინეს საკმაოდ იშვიათი და ძალიან ძვირფასი ლითონი, რომელსაც მოგვიანებით უწოდეს - მითრილი. ჯუჯებისთვის ის წარმოადგენდა დიდ განძეულობას, შესაბამისად ისინი მას ძალიან უფრთხილდებოდნენ. სწორედ ამ ლითონის სიყვარულმა ჩაუყარა საფუძველი კჰაზად-დუმელ ჯუჯებსა და ერეგიონელ ელფებს შორის მეგობრობას.

მითრილი წარმოადგენდა ჯუჯების ეკონომიკურ საზრდოს, მაგრამ ამავე დროს მან ისინი, საკუთარი სიძუნწის გამო, მიიყვანა სიკვდილამდე. ამ ლითონის მოსაპოვებლად ჯუჯები მიწის წიაღში უფრო ღრმად და უფრო ღრმად ჩადიოდნენ, იქ მათ დიდი უბედურება დახვდათ, რადგან მათ გამოაღვიძეს მთების სიღრმეში მცხოვრები უძველესი სამყაროს არსება, სახელად ბალროგი. მან დაანგრია ჯუჯების სამფლობელო და შეიწირა ჯუჯების მეფე დურინ I და მისი მემკვიდრე ნაინ I.

ჯუჯების სამფლობელოები

არსებობდა ჯუჯების 7 კლანი ან "სამფლობელო". თავიდან იყო 3 ასეთი "სამფლობელო":

გრძელწვერიანები - დურინის ხალხი, რომელნიც დასახლებულიყვნენ კჰაზად-დუმის მიწისქვეშა ქალაქში, ნისლიან მთებში.
ცეცხლწვერიანები - რომელნიც მოღვაწეობდნენ ნოგროდში, ცისფერ მთებში დაარსებულ ქალაქში.
სქელწვერიანები - რომელთაც დააარსეს ბელეგოსტი.

ქალი-ჯუჯები

ქალი-ჯუჯები რაოდენობით ძალიან ცოტანი არიან, და საზოგადოებაში ფაქტიურად არასოდეს გამოჩენილან. შესაბამისად, შუამიწეთის ხალხს ყოველთვის ეგონა რომ ჯუჯებს მდედრობითი სქესის წარმომადგენლები არ ჰყავთ. სინამდვილეში კი ისინი არსებობდნენ; უბრალოდ ჩაცმულობით, ნაკვთებითა და თვისებებით ისე წააგავდნენ ახალგაზრდა ჯუჯებს,რომ ვერც კი გაარჩევდით. ჯუჯა ქალები იყვნენ მეოცნებენი და აგრეთვე საკმაოდ ეჭვიანები, რაც ხელს უწყობდა ჯუჯების საგვარეულო ჯაჭვების შევიწროებას.

ერთ-ერთი ასეთი ქალი-ჯუჯა გახლდათ თორინისა და მისი ძმის ფრერინის უმცროსი და დისი, რომელიც დაიბადა მესამე ეპოქის 2760 წელს. დისი აღიზარდა ეულ მთაში, მაგრამ ძმების მსგავსად დრაკონ სმაუგის მთაში შემოჭრის და მისი ბინადრების გაძარცვისა და გაუბედურების გამო იძულებული გახდა გაქცეულიყო სამშობლოდან 2770 წელს. იგი იყო ფილისა და კილის მშობელი დედა და ერთადერთი ქალი-ჯუჯა, რომელიც ავტორს უხსენებია მთელი თავისი შემოქმედების განმავლობაში.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

ზაზა კოშკაძე

ჩემმა ლექსმა გამოიჭრა ყელი,
ვტირი, ვტირი დავიღადრე ლოყა.
ლუციფერმა ჩამომართვა ხელი,
თვალებიდან ღმერთი გამომწოვა.

მამაჩემთან მიღალატა ცოლმა,
შვილმა ისევ მომაფურთხა სულში..
ჩემი სორო იცის ყველა ღორმა,
მე კი სიტყვაც ვერ გითხარი გუშინ..

სისხლი ათოვს ჩემი სულის თაღებს,
ციდან ცამდე ტანზე მაყრის ტაო.
ნახე როგორ მალამაზებს ცოდვა
და სიკვდილის ლურჯი სააქაო.

ჩემი კოცნით ანგელოზი მოკვდა,
ამ სხეულში ბუდობს შავი ჭირი.
ღმერთო როდის ჩავძაღლდები ნეტავ,
ღმერთო როდის გათავდება ფირი..

ერთხელ მაინც დაენახე მზეო,
ჩემს დახეთქილ და დაკაწრულ წვივებს.
მე ხომ შენი ცისარტყელა მტკივა
და ვეღარ ვგრძნობ ჩემს გარდაცვლილ სიზმრებს..

და ცახცახით ამიტანა შიშმა,
ვწვალობ, ვეღარ ვამოძრავებ ხელებს,
საფეთქელში რომ დავირტყა დანა
ან მხეცურად დავისერო ტანი.

ვტირი ვტირი დავიღადრე ლოყა,
ჩემმა ლექსმა გამოიჭრა ყელი..


..............
ამინ!

წყეულიმც იყოს სული შენი და არსება შენი,
წყეულიმც იყოს ხმა შენი სირინოზის ხმაზე უტკბესი,
წყეულიმც იყოს მზერა შენი წმინდანო ჩემო
და მაგ თვალების ჩემს სიზმრებში გამოდარება.

წყეულიმც იყოს ყელი შენი და მკერდი შენი
და შენი თმების ტაატი და ცეკვა ქარში,
წყეულიმც იყოს შენი სახის ყოველი ლანდი,
მე რომ სახლამდე მიმყვება და მიმყვება მარშით.

წყეულიმც იყოს ვარდისფერი ფეხისგულები
და მათი კოცნით დახეთქილი ჩემი ტუჩები,
წყეულიმც იყოს უწმინდესი ზეწარი იგი,
სად დამიტოვე შენი ტანის სუნი და სითბო.

წყეულიმც იყოს ყოველი გზა სადაც გივლია
და ის აღმართიც, ოდესღაც რომ მოჰყავდი ჩემთან,
მეწვის და მტკივა შენთან ყოფნის ყოველი წამი,
წყეულიმც იყოს სილამაზე გარდასულ დღეთა.

წყეულიმც იყოს ... მე დავხიე ჩემი ბიბლია,
წყეულიმც იყოს... მეზიზღები სულის კი
აწ და მარადის უკუნითი უკუნისამდე
დემდე,

წყეულიმც იყავ შენ...
წყეულიმც იყავ შენ...
ა მ ი ნ!



აუ ძალიან მაგარი ლექსებია.ჩემი აზრიტ ყველაზე გამორჩეული როგორც თავისი ასევე, ვარდისფერი ავტობუსის შემოქმედებიდანაც......

Friday, May 7, 2010

დემონოლოგია:ნაწილი მე-5

Gaap
ფორმა:ფრთაშესხმული გოლოიათი რქებიტა და კუდით.
წოდება:Amaymon-ის პრინცი.სულების 66 ლეგიონის მართველი.
მაგია:ასწავლის ფილოსოფიას და ყველა სახალხო მეცნიერებებს,იწვევს სიყვარულსა და სიძულვილს,ხდის ხალხს უჩინრებად
ასოციაცია:ბილეზი
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,“ლემეგეტონი“

Lucifuges
ფორმა:ღამის სული
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:ჰაერი
წოდება:binah-ის არქდემონი.
მაგია:სინათლის შიში,შეუძლია მოკლას შეხებით,ბრძანებით და სლუს შებერვით.მოაქვს ბევრი სიმდიდრე.


Leviathan
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:წყალი.
სახე:უზარმაზარი და დაუმარცხებელი,ვეშაპი შვიდი თავით.
წოდება:მატყუარების პრინცი,ოკეანეების მბრძანებელი,აგრეთვე მხეცების მეფე.ეშინოდა ღმერთის და ქრისტესი.
წარმომავლობა:ქანაანელები,ბაბილონელები,ბერძნული ჰიდრა
მითები:ლევიათანი ოკეანის გველი გაბრაზებული აბობოქრებს ოკეანეებს,ელოდება განკითხვის დღეს,როცა ის ხარბად შთანთქავს წყეულთა სულებს.მეორედ მოსვლის დროს გაბრიელი იომებს ნასთან და დაამარცხებს.
ასოციაცია:ბეჰემოთი,სატანა
წყარო:იონას წიგნი,ენოქი,ისაია 27:1

Zepar
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:ომის ღმერთი
სახე:განრისხებული მეომარი.
წოდება:30 ლეგიონის მართველი
მაგია:იცვლის ხალხის სახეს და აცდუნებს მათ და ტოვებს უნაყოფოდ.

Sallos
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:წყალი
სახე:ლამაზი ჯარისკაცი ჰერცოგის გვირგვინით,უზარმაზარ ნიანგზე მოჯირითე.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის ჰერცოგი,მართავს სულების 30ლეგიონს.
მაგია:ქალსა და კაცის სიყვარულში გამოცდილი
წყარო:გოეთე,“ლემეგეტონი“

Ronwe
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:ცოდნის დემონი
სახე:მონსტრი ხელში კვერთხით.
წოდება:გრაფი,განაგებს 19 ლეგიონს
მაგია:შეუძლია მისცეს ყველაფრის ცოდნა
წყარო:გოეთე,“ლემეგეტონი“.

Oze
სახე:უზარმაზრი ლეოპარდი.
მაგია:ასწავლის ხელოვნებას და მეცნიერებას.იძვლის ადამიანის ნებისმიერ ფორმას.იწვევს სიგიჟესა და ჰალუცინაციებს.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,“ლემეგეტონი“

Zagan
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:სიყალბის დემონი
სახე:ფრთებიანი ხარი
წოდება:პრეზიდენტი და მეფე ჯოჯოხეთური რეგიონების.
მაგია:წყალს აქცევს ღვინოდ ღვინოს სისხლით.ახალისებს ადამიანებს,ვინც სირარიბით არიან გაწბილებულნი

Volac
Aka : Volac, Valak, Valu, Ualac, and Valac.
სახე:ბავშვი ანგელოზის ფრთებით,ორთავიან დრკონზე მოჯირითე
წოდება:პრეზიდენტი,30 ლეგიონის მართველი
მაგია:ეხმარება დამალული საგანძურის აღმოჩენაში.


Pazuzu
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:ეპიდემიის დემონი.სამხაღმ ცხელი ქარის დემონი
სახე:ლომის თავი,თათები და კაცის სხეული.
წარმომავლობა:არმუს შვილი.
წყარო:პაზუზუ არის დემონი,რომელიც ფლობს გოგოს ფილმ ეგზორციზმში.

Leonard
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:დედამიწა
ფორმა:გოლიათი შავი თხა
წოდება:დიდი ექიმი
წარმომავლობა:რომაული
მაგია:ჯადოქრობის ღმერთი.

Marbas
ფორმა:ძლერი ცეცხლისმფრქვეველი ლომი
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის დიდი ჰერცოგი,განაგებს 36 ლეგიონს
მაგია:დაავადებების მკურნალი და მიმნიჭებელი.იცის თუ როგორ შეცვალოს ადამიანის სხეულის ფორმა.
ისტორია:ალბათ ბარაბა რპმელიც ქრისტეს მაგივრად შეიწყალეს.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი.

Paimon
სახელი:Paymon, Baymon
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:ჯოჯოხეთური ცერემონიების მასტერი.
ფორმა:ქალივით ლამაზი კაცი გვირგვინით.
წოდება:დასავლეთის მეფე.დაცემული ანგელოზი.ქერუბიმი.განაგებს 200 ლეგიონს
მაგია:იცის ბუნების საიდუმლოებაზე ყველაფერი.შეუძლია შეაკავშიროს ადამიანების ან მეგობრების სულები ჯადოქრის დასამორჩილებლად.ამ დემონის გამოძახებისათვის ჯადოქარი უნდა იდგეს სახით ჩრდილო დასავლეთისკენ და უნდა იყოს დარწმუნებული რომ კითხვა იქნება სუფთა და გამგები ხმით წარმოთქმული.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,’ლემეგეტონი“,აგრიპა,პაპ ჰონორიუსის გრაგნილები.
ასოციაცია:ორი მეფე ჩვეულებრივად მისდევს პაიმონს:Labal (Beball) and Abalim (Abalam).


Uvall
ფორმა:ერთკუზიანი აქლემი ან ძლიერი კაცი,რომელიც საუბრობს ეგვიპტურად.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის დიდი ჰერცოგი.განაგებს 27 ლეგიონს.
მაგია:აგდებს სიყვარულს კაცსა და ქალს შორის.ლაპარაკობს წარსულზე,აწყმყოსა და მომავალზე.აგდებს მეგობრობას მეგობრებსა და მტრებს შორის.
წყარო:გოეთე


Urobach
ფორმა:ცხენი
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის პრინცი 20 ლეგიონის მართველი.
მაგია:საუბრობს მომავალზე,აწყმყოსა და წარსულზე.არიგებს მტრებს და მეგობრებს.
წყარო:გოეთე,“ლემეგეტონი“.
Satanachia
ფორმა:ზის ნამგალა მთვარეში.მისი სხეული შეფუთულია ჩენჩოთი.სხვა ვერსიით ნამგალა მთვარე მისი თავის უკანაა.სხვა ფორმით შეიძლება იყოს ყვავილი.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის დიდი გენერალი.
მაგია:ჭეშმარიტი ტანჯვისაგან მოაქვს თავისუფლება.
წყარო:ჭითელი დრაკონი.ბარეტი


Stolas
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:ჰაერი
ფორმა:ღამის ყვავი ან ბუ.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის პრინცი,26ლეგიონის მართველი.
მაგია:ასწავლის ასტრონომიას და ძვირფასი ქვების ცნობას.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,“ლემეგეტონი“

Sabnac
ფორმა:მეომარი ლომის თავით.ცხენზე მოჯირითე.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის მარკიზი 40 ლეგიონის მართველი.
მაგია:აქვს ციხისიმაგრების აშენების ძალა.თხოვნით შეუძლია მოკლას მთხოვნელის მტრები 30 დღეში.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,“ლემეგეტონი“.

Orias
ფორმა:ღრიალა ლომი გველის კუდით.ცხენზე მოჯირითე მახვილით ხელში.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის მარკიზი.30ლეგიონის მართველი
მაგია:იძლევა ასტროლოგიის უშუალო ცოდნას.ეხმარება მტრის ძალით დამორჩილებაში.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,“ლემეგეტონი“

Pursan
ფორმა:კაცი ლომის თავით,დათვზე მოჯირითე ხელში მახვილით.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის მეფე,დაცემული ანგელოზი,რომელიც ეკუთვნოდა Vertues-სა და Thrones ორდენს.აქვს 22 ლეგიონზე კონტროლი.
: მაგიასაუბრობს წარსულზე,აწყმყოზე და მომოავალზე,და იცის შესაქმისის საიდუმლოება.ეხმარება დამალული საგანძურის პოვნაში და საუკეთესო მეგობრების შეძენაში.

Phoenix
ფორმა:მითიური ფენიქსი,ბავშვის ხმით.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის მარკიზი,20 ლეგიონის მართველი
წარმომავლობა:ანტიკურ ხანაში მითიური ჩიტი ფენიქსი,რომელიც არის უკვდავი.მიმსგავსებულია არწივთან,რომელსაც აქვს წითელი და ოქროსფერი ფრთები და ვარსკვლავი მის შუბლზე.ის უტყუარად ეკლესიის მიერ არის დემონად ქცეული.
მაგია:იცის ყველაფერი მეცნიერებასა და პოეზიაზე.სოლომონის 72 დემონიდან ერთერთი.
წყარო:“ლემეგეტონი“,გოეთე,იოჰან ვაიერი.

Naberus
ფორმა:ვერტიკალურად მდგარი მამალი,მონსტრი სამი ჩიტის თავით.
მაგია:ასწავლის ლოგიკას და რწმენის ხელოვნებას.ჩუქნის დაკარგულ ღირსებას და პრივილეგიებს.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,“ლემეგეტონი“.
ასოციაცია:Cerberus

Morax
სახელი:Foray
ფორმა:კაცი ხარის თავით.
მაგია:ასწავლის მცენარეულობის საიდუმლოებებს.ეხმარება მეგობარ სულებს.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,“ლემეგეტონი“.

Scox
ფორმა:მტრედი ან წერო ჩახლეჩილი ხმით.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის დიდი მარკიზი,30 ლეგიონის მართველი.
მაგია:უნდა იყოს გამოძახებული რიტუალურ სამკუდხედში,იპარავს და მიაქვს ჯადოქართან.ლაპარაკობს დამალულ საგნებზე და მოაქვს კარგი მეგობრობა.
წოდება:გოეთე,“ლემეგეტონი“

Sytri
ფორმა:ფრთებიანი ლეოპარდი ან ანგელოზი ლომის თავით.მისი ადამიანირი ფორმის მიღმა არის ლამაზი მამაკაცი.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის პრინცი.ეკუთვნის 70 ლეგიონი.
მაგია:შეუძლია აცდუნოს ან გამოიწვიოს ორმხრივი მიზიდულობა ნებისმიერი კაცისა და ქალისა.შეუძლია გაუჩინოს შიშველი ქალები ჯადოქარს.
წყარო:იოჰან ვაიერი,“ლემეგეტონი“.

Tephros
სახელი:Tuphras, Bultalla, Thallai, Melchal
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:ჰაერი.
წარმომავლობა:ეხმარებოდა სოლომონის ტაძრის მშენებლობაში
მაგია:შეუძლია მოიტანოს სიბნელე და ცეცხლი,ასევე შეუძლია განკურნოს მაღალი სიცხეებისგან.
წყარო:აღთქმა.

Malphas
ფორმა:ის ჩნდება პირველად ყვავის ფორმაში.როცა გამოძახებულია ჯადოქრის მიერ,ის ირებს ადამიანის ფორმას მაგრამ იტოვებსცხოველის ჩახლეჩილ ხმას.
მითი:ეხმარებოდა სოლომონის ტაძრის შენებაში.
მაგია:აშენებს სახლებსა და მაღალ შენობებს.სოლომონის 72 დემონიდან ერთერთი.აქვს ზებუნებრივი ძალა.
წყარო:“ლემეგეტონი“
Marchocias
ფორმა:მგლის ფორმით ან ხარისა.გრიფონის ფრთებით და გველის კუდით.
წოდება;ჯოჯოხეთის დიდი მარკიზი.დაცემული ანგელოზი,რომელიც ეკუთვნოდა მბრძანებლების ორდენს.მეთაურობს სულების 30 ლეგიონს.
მაგია:ძალიან დამხმარე ბრძოლის დროს.
წყარო:ალისტარ ქროული,“ლემეგეტონი“,იოჰან ვაიერი.

Mastema
წარმომავლობა:ებრაული
მითი:მასტემა ეხმარებოდა იმ ათ სულს,რომელსაც ქონდათ ადამიანის ცდუნების დავალება.ნათქვამია,რომ ის ეხმარებოდა ეგვიპტელ ჯადოქრებს ოცნების მიღწევაში და აიძულა დაეწყო დევნა ებრაელი ბავსვების წინააღმდეგ.
წყარო:The Book of Jubilees, Fragments of a Zadokite Work.
ასოციაცია:სატანა.

Moloch
ფორმა:ხარი ან ნიანგი.
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:მზე/ცეცხლი.სატურნი,უხალისო მსხვერპლშეწირვის დემონი.
წოდება:კაბალისტურ ტრადიციაში მოლოქი სატანასტან ერთად არის პირველი ათი ბოროტი Sephiroth-დან.
წარმომავლობა:ამონიტე.მოლოქი ებრაულად ნიშნავს მეფეს.
მითი:ჩანს,რომ ეს ღმერთი საწყის ეტაპზე გამოყვანილი იყო,როგორ ბავშვების ცეცხლით გამწმენდი.დემონიზაცია განიცადა ბიბლიისაგან.მოგვიანებით კართაგენეებმა მოლოქი გააერთიანეს ბაალ-ამონთან.ისინი მათ მსხვერპლებს ცეცხლიში აგდებდნენ.თუ მას პირველშობილ შვილებს შეწირავდენენ ჯეროდათ,რომ ეს მათ თეთს კატასტროფებსა და სიკვდილს აარიდებდა.
წყარო:ძველი აღთქმა.მილტონი.
ასოციაცია:კრონოსი,რომელიც ხარბად ჭამდა თავის შვილებს.ბაალ-ამონი.


Sammael
სახელი:Samaël, Samiel,Satan, Satanael
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:სიკვდილის ანგელოზი,ღმერთის შხამი.სამაელი,მბრალმდებელის,მაცდუნებელის და დამანგრეველის როლს თამაშობს.
ფორმა:გველი,აქლემი ფეხებიტ და ხელებიტ,ბნელეტის ანგელოზი მახვილით.T.B. Abuda Zarah-ში სამაელი დახატულია როგორც,მკვდომიარე კაცი მახვილით ხელში. The point of the sword has a drop of gall on it. When the dying man sees him, he is startled and opens his mouth. The drop of gall then falls into his mouth and the man dies.
წოდება:დემონების პრინცი,დაცემამდე იყო უმაღლესი საყდრის ანგელოზი.T.B. Baba Metzia-იას შესაბამისად სამაელი არ დაცემულა მაგრამ გვხვდება,როგორც ღმერთის ანგელოზი.ის არის სიკვდილის ჯალათი,რომელიც წესრიგს ამყარებს ღმერთით.
წარმოშობა:ებრაული,Samiel or Simoon იყო უდაბნოს ქარის სახელი.
მითი:სამაელმა გველის სახით აცდუნა ევა.სამაელმა ასევე მოსეს სიკვდილი მოუტანა.
ასოციაცია:სამაელსა და ლილიტს ყავთ დემონების დიდი შთამომავლობა.კაბალას მიხედვით სიბნელე,რომელიც მთვარეს აქვს ის არის არქდემნების ექსკრემენტი.ასევე ნათქვამია,რომ სამაელი იყო კაენის მამა.

Mammon
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:სიმდიდრისა და გუმაძღრობის დემონი.
წოდება:ჯოჯოხეთის სამი რინციდან ერთერთი:ორი ბელზებელი და ასმოდეი)
წარმოშობა:ბაბილონური (Mami)ნაყოფიერებისა და რწმენის (Mammitu)ქალღმერთი.ეგვიპტური( Amon)ცხვრისთავიანი ღმერთი სიცოცხლია და რეპროდუქციის ღვთაება.
წყარო:წმინდა ფრანცისკა,მილტონი,დელ რიო,პაპ ჰონორიუსის გრაგნილები.თალმუდი

Mephistopheles
ფორმა:დრაკონი,წარჩინებული ახალგაზრდა აბრეშუმის მოსასხამში ატარებს ხმალს ან მოხუცებული ბერი.
ელემენტი/ცოდვა:იუპიტერი ან მერკური
წყარო:დიდი აბატი Trithemius-ი ფაუსტისადმი მიწერილ წერილში 1507წელს ამბობს,რომ ვიღაც მასხარა და თაღლითი ჯადოქარი გაამათრახა.
მითი:ემსახურებოდა როგორც მეგობარი დემონი მოხეტიალე გერმანელ სქოლასტიკოსს და ჯადოქარ Georgius Sabillicus Faustus (1480-1542)ს.ფაუსტი იყო დიდი სქოლასტიკოსი რომელიც დაირალა ამ ცხოვრების ამაოებისაგან და გადაწყვიტა გადაშვებოდა ჯადოქორბაში რათა აესრულებინა მისი ფიზიკური ლტოლვა სახელისაკენ,სიმდიდრესა და ძალაუფლებისაკენ.
წყარო:Volsbuch vom Doktor Faustus (1587).Christopher Marlowe The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Dr. Faustus (1589).Goethe Faust (1775).Thomas Man Doctor Faustus (1947).Butler Ritual Magic


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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

famous masons:ნაწილი მე-2





MacArthur, General Douglas - A former US Chief of Staff, he commanded the Allied Forces in the South Pacific during World War II. He promised the Filipino people "I shall return" to save them from the occupying Japanese Forces. He was ultimately removed from military leadership by another Mason, President Harry S. Truman.

MacDonald, Sir John A. - The first Prime Minister of the Dominion of Canada (1867-1873 and 1878-1891 when he died in office). Began the creation of rail service across Canada.

MacLean, John B. - Founder of MacLeans Magazine.
Macquarie, Lauchlan - Major General and the first governor in Chief of New South Wales. During his twelve years in office he raised NSW from a prison camp to a thriving colony.

Macy, Rowland Hussey - Owner of a small dry goods store in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he was the founder of R. H. Macy & Company, New York City.

Malmskog, William - First amputee firefighter in California history. Read his story here.

Marsh, Daniel L. - (1880-1968) Clergyman and Educator. President of Boston University, 1925-1952; Chancellor of Boston University, 1951-1968; Doctorates from many colleges and universities but was a down-to-earth and friendly person. On a personal note, at the behest of his son-in-law, a Methodist Minister, he met with this site's author who was then a high school senior and encouraged him to attend college, personally approving his admission to BU! The huge dome of Marsh Chapel named in his honor dominates the campus of Boston University on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston.

Marsh, Henry - First Black Mayor of Richmond, Virginia (1977)

Marshall, George C. - American soldier, diplomat and politician. He served as Secretary of State from 1947-1949 and organized the European Recovery Plan most often referred to as the
"Marshall Plan" for which he received the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize.

Marshall, James W. - Discovered Gold at Sutter's Mill California 1848

Marshall, John - A former Grand Master of his Grand Lodge (Virginia), he servied as Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court 1801 - 1835 and firmly established the judiciary branch of US government.

Marshall, Peter - Presbyterian pastor of churches in Georgia & Washington, DC, Chaplain of the US Senate and author of such books as 'Mr. Jones, Meet the Master'. His biography is entitled "A Man Called Peter".

Marshall, Thomas R. - 22nd Vice President of the United States.

Marshall, Thurgood - The first Black to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States

Mason, William Castein - A physician who practiced both medicine and Masonry actively in his native city of Bangor, Maine from the date of his graduation from Harvard University to the day he laid down his working tools. The statement is literally true for within 48 hours of his passing, he performed an extremely difficult operation of which 30 years before he was one of the founders. Named in his honor is the main auditorium of Maine's second largest hospital where he practiced all his life. (Mason Auditorium at Eastern Maine Medical Center.)

Massey, Hart - Massey-Ferguson farm equipment

Mathews, Stanley - US Supreme Court Justice

Mayer, Louis B. - Film producer who merged to form Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Maynard, David S. "Doc" - Pioneer settler doctor who named the city of Seattle, Washington. He helped create the Washington Territory.
Mayo, Dr. Charles - One of the brothers who began the world-famous Mayo Clinic, recognized as the first 'medical group practice' in the United States.

Maytag, Fredrick - Headed the company which produced farm equipment, the now little-known Maytag car and the first washing machine capable of being operated by an outside power source.

McCall, Abner V. - President, Chancellor and President-Emeritus of Baylor University in Texas, he also served as the First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention (1979-80) and a long-time leader of the Organization of Baptist Colleges and Universities. He wrote "In thousands of meetings of Freemasons and of Baptists stretching back 60 years, I have seen nothing that made my belief and work in the Fraternity of Freemasons incompatible with my belief and work as a member of a Southern Baptist church."

McCarthy, Glenn H. - Famous Houston oilman, known as "king of the wildcatters"; built the Shamrock Hotel and was the basis for the character of Jett Rink played by James Dean in the 1956 film "Giant"."

McCown, John - Confederate General who died while attending his lodge meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas

McCoy, Clyde L. - Inventor of the 'wah-wah- trumpet and talented musical arranger.

McHenry, James - Was a surgeon in the American Revolution and private secretary to Generals Washington and Lafayette. Fort McHenry, Maryland, of "Star Spangled Banner" fame was named after this U.S. Secretary of War.

McKenzie, Dr. Parker Paul - A Kiowa Indian, he created an alphabet and recorded the words, grammar and syntax to provide a written language for Kiowa. At the time of his death in 1999, he was the oldest living Kiowa.

McKinley, William - The 25th President of the United States (1897-1901). His presidency was marked by the Spanish-American War (1898), the annexation of Cuba and the Philippines, an open-door policy with China, and the passage of the Gold Standard Act (1900). He was assassinated by an anarchist in Buffalo, New York.

Mclellan, Archibald - Editor-in-Chief , The Christian Science Monitor.

McLemore, Richard A. - President of Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi.

Melchior, Lauritz - One of the world's foremost Wagnerian tenors.

Mellon, Andrew - Financier, public official, philanthropist; He helped found the Union Trust Company of Pittsburgh (1898), the Gulf Oil Corporation (1895), the Pittsburgh Coal Company (1899), the Aluminum Company of America, and the company that built the Panama Canal locks. He served as Secretary of the Treasury under three presidents and stressed policies aimed at reducing the national debt. He forged agreements with European governments for repayment of their World War I debts and served as ambassador to Britain (1932--33). In 1913 he established the Mellon Institute for Industrial Research and he endowed the National Gallery of Art (1937).

Mellos, Nicholas - Senior Chief Petty Officer, US Navy. He was the senior enlisted person on the P3 airplane which was rammed by a Chinese jet and forced to land in China in 2001. In addition to being awarded the Air Medal, Senior Chief Mellos was one of only two crew members awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his bravery and leadership during their captivity. (The other MSM went to the aircraft's Commanding Officer.) Bravo Zulu, Senior Chief - from another Senior Chief/Mason!

Menninger, Dr. Karl A. - Psychiatrist famous for treating mental illness and headed the

Menninger Foundation until his death in 1990.

Menninger, Dr. William - Psychiatrist with the Menninger Clinic, Topeka, Kansas. Was active with the Boy Scout movement and in 1934 wrote the "Skipper's Handbook" for Sea Scout Leaders.

Mercherle, George Jacob - Founder of State Farm Insurance

Mesmer, Franz Anton - practiced Mesmerism, the precursor of hypnosis in modern psychotherapy.

Mfume, Kweisi - U. S. Congressman and President and CEO of the NAACP.

Michelson, Albert Abraham - Successfully measured the speed of light in 1882. For this and other pioneering work in optical instrumentation, he became the first American scientist to win a

Nobel Prize (1907).

Minton, Sherman - US Senator and Supreme Court Justice from 1949-1956.

Mitchell, Edgar D. - US Astronaut who flew on the Apollo 14 mission.
Mix, Tom - Champion rodeo rider, soldier and cowboy, he stared in over 400 western films

Mokranjac, Stevan - Serbian composer (18560-1914)

Molson, John - Founder of Molson Breweries.

Monroe, James - The fifth President of the United States (1817-1825), whose administration was marked by the acquisition of Florida (1819), the Missouri Compromise (1820), in which Missouri was declared a slave state, and the profession of the Monroe Doctrine (1823), which declared U.S. opposition to European interference in the Americas.
Montgolfier, Jacques Etienne - Co-developer with his brother of the first practical hot-air balloon.

Montgomery, Richard - First general officer of the (US) Continental Army to be killed in battle (in the attack on the British fort at Quebec City).
Moody, William H. - Supreme Court Justice
Moore, David - Well known Baptist pastor in Southeastern New Mexico until his death in 1992 at the age of 103.

Morris, Rob - Lawyer, educator, 'Poet Laureate of Masonry', and founder of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus - (1756-1791) Austrian composer considered among the greatest and most prolific composers in history. Of his more than 600 compositions, the finest works, including his last three symphonies (1788) and the operas Don Giovanni (1787)and The Magic Flute (1791), were written in the last five years of his short life.

Murphy, Audie - Most decorated American Soldier of WWII, he also achieved fame as an actor in movies (Westerns). An autobiographical movie was made of his heroic combat exploits. He was active and interested in Freemasonry as this page on this excellent website about his life explains.

Murrow, Joseph Samuel - Southern Baptist Home Missionary - and the 'Founder of Freemasonry in Oklahoma', he is said to have established more than 100 churches.

Freemasonry regards no man for his worldly wealth or honors. All Masons meet together as equals and put aside their power and position in order to gather in harmony.


Naismith, James - Canadian-born American sports educator who invented the game of basketball.

Navikov, Nikolay - Russian journalist who debated with Tzarina Ekaterina the Great and a publisher who published more books than ever before in history.

Neilsen, Neils F. F. Jr. - For decades, Brother Neilsen fought to preserve the 'Old Man of the Mountain', the state symbol of New Hampshire. This huge granite formation is emblazoned on articles throughout New Hampshire. He was honored by being named 'Caretaker-Emeritus' of the monument. Sadly, in 2004 despite the many years and untold hours of labor to ensure that the elements would not destroy the monument, the 'Old Man' after standing in place for untold millennia, collapsed and broke apart.

Nelson, Samuel - Supreme Court Justice

New, Harry S. - Postmaster General of the United States who established Airmail

Newman, Robert - Revolutionary War Patriot. He was the Sexton of Christ Church (Old North), Boston, when lanterns were hung for Paul Revere. He served as Grand Tyler for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

Newton, Joseph Fort - Christian Minister and Masonic Author

Newton, Louie D. - President of the Southern Baptist Convention; Vice President of the Baptist World Alliance; served 27 years on the SBC Executive Committee.

Nicholas, Samuel - First American Marine Corps officer, he was also considered the first Commandant of the Marines. He owned the Tun Tavern which the Corps considers their birthplace and which was also the meeting place of the first lodge in Pennsylvania.
Nicholson, Samuel - American Navy and first Commander of the famous frigate, U.S.S. Constitution.

Nickerson, LtGen Herman Jr., USMC - Former Commanding General, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and Commander of I-Corps theater of operations in Vietnam
Nunn, Sam - Respected former U.S. Senator from Georgia. For seven years, he Chaired the Armed Services Committee.

O'Bannon, Pressley Neville - As a U.S. Marine Lieutenant and Mason, he placed the first 'Stars & Stripes' on foreign soil in defense of US national interests. His heroic achievement was the basis for the line in the Marine Corps hymn, "...to the shores of Tripoli."

O'Higgins, Bernardo - the Liberator of Chile. Educated in England but returned to his country to lead them in their fight for independence form Spain.

Olds, Ransom E. - American automobile inventor and manufacturer. Founded the Olds Motor Company which produced the Oldsmobile.
Oppenheimer, David - Mayor of Vancouver who had the foresight to preserve and enormous tract of land for use as a park, dedicated to Lord Stanley, yet another Freemason.
Otis, James - American Revolutionary politician and publicist. Famous for "Taxation without Representation is Tyranny"

Paisley, Brad - Top U.S. country singer and songwriter. Here's his website!

Palmer, Arnold - Golf Professional who for years set the example to make golf a 'gentlemen's' sport

Papst, Charles F. - Coined the term "Athletes Foot"

Paterson, David - In 2002, he was elected minority leader of the New York State Senate, the first non-white legislative leader in New York’s history. In 2004 in Boston, he became the first visually impaired person to address a Democratic National Convention. And 2006 saw Mr. Paterson make history again by being elected New York’s first African-American lieutenant governor.With the resignation of the Governor, Bro. Paterson became Governor of New York in March, 2008.

Peale, Rev. Norman Vincent - American cleric, founder of "Guidepost", and known for his famous book, "The Power of Positive Thinking"

Peary, Admiral Robert E. - First man to reach the North Pole (1909) This website page was stolen from www.masonicinfo.com

Penney, J. (James) C. - US retailer who donated large amounts of money to charity

Pepper, Claude - US Senator from Florida, he was an active supporter of rights for senior citizens and when he died in 1989 he was the oldest man ever to serve in Congress.
Perham, Joe - Legendary Maine humorist, Joe is a storyteller, speaker, writer and actor. He's also a Past Master of his lodge in Maine. A great act if you can get to see his performance. www.joeperham.com
Perkins, Jacob - Early American Engraver and Engineer; emigrated to England in 1819 and established the bank note firm of Perkins, Fairman and Heath; this firm produced the first British postage stamps, including the famous "Penny Black".

Perry, Matthew - American Naval hero, he commanded one of the first steam ships and made a famous expedition to the Far East opening it for trade.

Pershing, John Joseph - ("Black Jack") American Army General who led the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I. In 1921, he was given the rank of General of the Armies, a rank only conferred once.

Pickett, General George E. - One of the three Confederate generals who attacked the Union lines at the US Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, the famous 'Pickett's Charge' is named after him.

Pike, Albert - Pioneer, explorer, Confederate General, he re-wrote the rituals of the US Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Read more about him here.

Pike, Zebulon M. - Discovered the great peak that bears his name. He was killed in action at Toronto during the War of 1812. (Note: there is some controversy about whether the Freemason was Zebulon Pike or his son.)

Pinchot, Bronson - Popular American actor, well-known for his "Balki Bartokamous" character in the television series 'Perfect Strangers' which ran from 1986-1993. He also starred in a mini-series of Stephen King's 'The Langoliers' as the murderous Toomey and continues to accumulate film credits and plaudits. Became a Mason in Harford Lodge #445, Pennsylvania in December, 2002.

Pitney, Mahlon - US Congressman and later Supreme Court Justice

Poinsett, Joel R. - First U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and an amateur botanist who developed the flower: Poinsettia.

Polk, James Knox - Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Governor of Tennessee and eleventh President of the U.S.

Pound, Roscoe - Dean, Harvard University School of Law; President International Academy of Comparative Law. He served as a Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and was considered an outstanding authority on Masonic jurisprudence. A charter member of 'The Harvard Lodge'.

Preble, Edward - Commander of USS Constitution and US Navy hero, he was one of the first five commissioned Lieutenants at the creation of the US Navy. At the commissioning of a new warship named in his honor, the ship's Commanding Officer and members of the crew as well as the Grand Lodges of Maine and Massachusetts laid a wreath at his grave in Portland, Maine.

Potter, Henry Codman - Anglican Bishop of New York 1887-1908.

Pullman, George - Inventor and businessman, he built first sleeping car on train which became a standard throughout the world.

Purdy, George I. - One of the most well-respected businessmen in post-WWII Japan. His autobiography - A Summer for a Lifetime - is one which should be read by Masons and non-Masons alike and talks at length about the importance of Freemasonry in his life. You can buy it at www.goanchor.com. Read the reviews here.

Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeyvich - Famous Russian poet and author who, among other works, wrote "Boris Godunov".

Putnam, Israel - One of four Major Generals at the start of the Revolutionary War, he was the only one to serve throughout. He is remembered for his order to his troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill: "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." His son joined Freemasonry as well.

Putnam, Rufus - American Revolutionary War General, 'Father of the Northwest Territory' and First Grand Master of Masons in Ohio.

Quezon, Manuel L. - First President of the Philippine Senate, first Commonwealth of the Philippines and first Grand Master of Philippine Freemasonry.
Quitman, John Anthony - Legislator, Governor or Mississippi and US Congressman, he served as Grand Master of Masons


"Isn't a Mason bound to answer truthfully when asked if they're a Mason?" a recent online poster asked? The answer is: no more than a person when asked if they're a member of the Anglican Church or the National Rifle Association. However, except for those parts of the world where persecution would subject a member or his family to potential harm, most Masons are proud to have others know of their involvement - as this list attests!


Rangel, Charles - U.S. Democratic Congressman from New York

Rašín, Dr. Alois - Resistance fighter and Czech Republic economist. The first act of Czech law is in his handwriting. In 1923, Rašín was to become the first Czechoslovak victim of communist terror.

Reed, Stanley F. - US Supreme Court Justice (1938-1957)

Reilly, John Good "Long John" - Professional US baseball player for Cincinnati 1880-1891.

Revere, Paul - American silversmith, engraver and Revolutionary hero who on April 18, 1775 made his famous ride to warn "The British are coming!" as celebrated in a poem by Longfellow. Revere was a Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

Rhodes, Elisha Hunt - If you saw filmmaker Ken Burns' epic production 'The Civil War', you are surely familiar with this name! Brother Rhodes diary was one of the chief sources quoted throughout and in it, he speaks of an incident at Gettysburg where he witnessed Union soldiers retrieve the body of a 'Rebel' and give it a proper burial because they had determined that he was a brother Mason. Rhodes states that he did not understand these actions but within a year he joined the fraternity while on leave in Rhode Island and in 1892-1893 was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island.

Richards, Michael - The talented actor most popularly known as "Kramer" from the Seinfeld television series. In November, 2006, he exploded in a racist rant that has received unfavorable publicity around the world. See our comments on that here.
Richardson, Elliott - Decorated soldier (Bronze Star & 2 Purple Hearts), he held many top governmental posts. As Attorney General of the United States, he resigned in what became known as the 'Saturday Night Massacre' rather than carry out President Richard Nixon's orders to fire Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox who had been investigating White House wrongdoings.

Richardson, Kermit - Master, The National Grange 2003

Richet, Charles Robert - French physician, physiologist and metaphysician, he was the co-discoverer of the medical phenomenon which he named anaphylaxis and in 1913 received the Nobel Prize for physiology.

Rickenbacker, Eddie - American aviator who was the most decorated combat pilot of World War I and later became president of Eastern Airlines.

Rickey, Branch - US baseball executive most remembered as the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, he created the 'farm system' for developing players and he hired Jackie Robinson to break the 'color line' in baseball.

Ridgeway, General Matthew B. - US Army Chief of Staff.

Ringling Brothers - All 7 of these famous Circus brothers and their father were Masons.
Rizal, José - "The George Washington of the Philippines" who was a patriot, poet, novelist, physician, and active Mason. Today one finds monuments to Rizal nearly everywhere in the Republic of the Philippines.

Robinson, "Sugar Ray" - American prizefighter and six time world champion (once as a welterweight and five times as a middleweight)
Roemer, Buddy (Charles E.) - Louisiana Governor 1988-1992.

Rogers, Roy (Leonard Franklin Slye) - "King of the Cowboys". American singer and actor who played a singing cowboy in motion picture Westerns. Always wearing the white hat, Rogers played the hero who never killed his opponent but rather would shoot him in the hand to wound him. On his grave is proudly displayed the Cross of his faith and his 33rd Degree Masonic emblem.

Rogers, Will - Actor and beloved Humorist; noted for his wry, homespun commentary on society and politics.

Roman, Charles Lightfoot - Canadian physician, one of the first in the field of industrial medicine, served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in Canada and apparently was the first African American to head a 'mainstream' Grand Lodge in North America (1952).
Roosevelt, Franklin D. - Governor of New York and 32nd President of the United States, he was the only US president to be reelected four times. He brought his country out of the Great Depression, guided them through World War II and died in office. He was succeeded by another Mason, Harry S. Truman.

Roosevelt, Theodore - Hero of the Spanish-American War, Governor of New York, Vice President and when President (and Mason) William McKinley was assassinated, he became the 26th President of the United States. Winner of the Nobel peace prize.
Root, Joseph Cullen - "Giant of American Fraternalism" Responsible for the establishment of Modern Woodmen of America and other Woodmen groups.

Ross, Edmund G. - United States Senator who cast the one impartial vote of "Not Guilty" thus saving President (and Brother) Andrew Johnson from impeachment and preserving the American system of Constitutional government.

Rudolph, Donald E. Sr. - US Medal of Honor recipient - the highest award for military valor given by the United States - for heroic action during action in the Philippines during World War II. He was a member of Minnesota Chapter #25 National Sojourners until his death in May, 2006.

Rusk, John W. - Gained national prominence as "Uncle Sam", he was a regular fixture in any
event involving the Nation's Capitol in his striped pants, top hat and stilts.

Russell, Richard B. - US Senator and member of the "Warren Commission" investigating the assassination of President Kennedy.

Rutledge, Wiley B. - Supreme Court Justice (1943-1949).

"How does somebody know if a person is a Mason or not?". The answer is simple: because they're proud to say that they are - and since Masonry is not a "secret organization" as some would have you believe, then it's pretty easy! The exception would be in those places where totalitarian, repressive government restricts the human rights of freedom. To admit that one is a freedom in such circumstances could result in death.



Salten, Felix- Creator of Bambi

Saltonstall, Leverett - Three term Governor of Massachusetts and US Senator for 21 years.

Sanders, Colonel Harland - Fried chicken magnate, his Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets are found world-wide. He perfected his Original Recipe® of 11 secret herbs and spices in 1939. When he died in 1980, his body laid in state in the Rotunda of the Kentucky State Capital.

Sarnoff, David - Russian-born American broadcasting executive, he started as an office worker with Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, which was later absorbed by the Radio Corporation of America. Rising to the top ranks of RCA, he organized the National Broadcasting Company, the first permanent broadcasting network, as part of RCA.

Savalas, Telly - Actor who became famous as the bald police detective who was strong on the outside but gentle inside - and always had a lollypop in his mouth. His brother George was an actor also.

Sayers, Joseph Drayton "JD" - Methodist Layman, Adjutant General of the Confederate Army,
US Congressman and Governor of Texas
Schaefer, Julius Earl - Founded the company which later became Boeing's Wichita plant and oversaw production of large volumes of aircraft during World War II

Schalk, Ray (Raymond William) - During an 18-year career as a catcher, primarily with the Chicago White Sox, he established many league records for fielding. Nicknamed "Cracker," he was an honest member of the "Black Sox" club that conspired to lose the 1919 World Series. In 1955 he was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame
Schenck, Joseph - Part of the best-known two-man vaudville singing team of Van and Schenck

Schmidt, Milton C. "Milt" - Professional Hockey Player; awarded the national Hockey League's highest award "The Hart Trophy - Most Valuable Player" 1951.

Schirra, Walter M. - Made a "Mason at Sight" by the Grand Master of Masons of Florida, he carried several Masonic items with him on his Apollo 7 flight and was the command pilot on the history-making Gemini 6 flight which made a rendezvous with the already orbiting Gemini 7 spacecraft, the first rendezvous of two manned, maneuverable spacecraft.

Schmitt, George J. - Chicago business magnate This website page was stolen from www.masonicinfo.com

Schmuck, Elmer N. - Episcopal priest, he served as Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Wyoming from 1929 until his death in 1936.
Schoonover, George - Founder of "The Builder".

Schumer, Charles E. - Senior U.S. Senator from the State of New York, he'd previously served 18 years in the US House of Representatives
Scott, Sir Walter - Novelist and poet, his journal is an important record of the times in which he lived.

Sciubba, Elvio - Chief Controller, Italian Treasury Department.

Seaton, Scott - American film actor. Seen in 'Joan of Arc' (1948) and Donovan's Reef (1963)

Sellers, Peter - English actor and comedian, his popularity was unrivalled as the incompetent Inspector Clouseau in a series of films that began with The Pink Panther (1963) and extended beyond his death to The Trail of the Pink Panther (1982). He received an Oscar nomination for 'Being There' (1980).

Service, Robert W. - Canadian poet among whose works are "The Cremation of Sam McGee"

Sexson, William Mark - Ordained Minister and, in 1922, founded the Order of Rainbow for Girls
Sheffield, James E. - First Black Circuit Court Judge appointed in the City of Richmond, Virginia

Sibelius, Jean - Finnish composer whose symphonic poems reflect a romantic and intensely nationalistic approach to music. One of his most famous pieces is the tone poem, Finlandia (1899). Brother Sibelius composed a whole ritual music covering all degree work in Craft Lodges (Opus 113, Musique Religieuse) and is the only complete ritual music for organs and vocalist.

Simcoe, John Graves - Hero of the Revolutionary War, Founder of Ontario and Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, Canadians annually celebrate Simcoe Day in August.

Simmons, Robert - U. S. House of Representatives 2000. Formerly Connecticut State Representative.

Simpson, Russell - Prolific American film actor, he had a long career spanning from 1914 to 1959. 'Beloved by all who knew him'.
Sitter, Carl L. - U. S. Congressional Medal of Honor winner, he was a Marine Corps Company Commander at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir at Hagaru-ri during the Korean War. At the time of his death, he was attending Virginia Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Education and was scheduled to receive his Master of Divinity Degree a month later.



Smith, Joseph - Founder of the Mormon Church. We have a page about Mormonism and Freemasonry right here.

Smith, John Stafford - Composer, and musical scholar, born in England. He wrote vocal music, and the tune of "The Star-spangled Banner', the US National Anthem.

Soboleff, Walter A., Rev. - Tlinglit American Indian, Presbyterian Minister, spiritual, business and community leader in Juneau, Alaska

Sousa, John Philip - U.S. Marine Band leader from 1880 - 1892, he wrote numerous marches including the US's 'national march', "The Stars and Stripes Forever".

Spanos, Alex G. - Owner of the San Diego Chargers professional football team and founder of
10 companies that bear his name, Bro. Spanos is one of the US's greatest businessmen.

Spruill, Lionell - Presently a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Served as Grand Master for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia 1994-1996.
Stanford, (Amasa) Leland - Railroad builder and government official; he became governor of California (1861--63) and a founder and president of the Central Pacific Railroad (1863--93). If you are not reading this material at masonicinfo.com then it has been stolen in violation of copyright laws. He made a fortune, and, with his wife, founded and endowed Leland Stanford, Jr., University (1885) in memory of their only son (who died in 1884 at age 15). He drove the gold spike linking the US continent's railroad lines.

Stafford, Robert T. - United States Senator from Vermont, he never lost an election in a career that spanned 41 years and touched every rung in the political ladder in Vermont, a feat not matched since. His contribution to education while in the Senate resulted in the Stafford Loan program which bears his name.

Stanley, Sir Frederick Arthur - A keen sportsman, he originated the Stanley Cup to encourage winter sports in Canada. Today, it is the most important award in professional hockey given to the team winning the National Hockey League championship.

Stassen, Harold E. - Governor of Minnesota (the youngest governor ever elected at the time), he held many positions in government including service in Eisenhower's cabinet.

Stennis, John - United States Senator from Mississippi from 1947 to 1988. He was replaced in this office by another Mason, Trent Lott.

Stephens, William D. - Mayor of Los Angeles, Congressman and Governor of California 1917-1927.

Stewart, Potter - Supreme Court Associate Justice (1959-1981)

Still, Andrew T. - American physician who devised treatment of Osteopathy.
Stone, Arthur - American motion picture actor of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

Stotz, Carl E. - One of the three founder of Little League Baseball, it has has grown into the world's largest organized youth program.

Stout, Herald - Rear Admiral & World War II hero, in 1993 a guided missile destroyer was
named in his honor (USS Stout - DDG-55).

Stratton, Charles - 'General Tom Thumb' - American entertainer and circus performer, he reached 3 feet 4 inches in height at maturity.

Stimson, Mark - Self-taught real estate agent, he created the largest network of real estate companies in the state of Maine.

Stutz, Harry C. - President, Stutz Motor Car Company.
de Sucre, Antonio Jose y Alcala - Served as a General under Brother Simon Bolivar in Peru, he became the secpmd President of Bolivia in 1825 and was named President for life. He resigned three years later and while traveling to Ecuador to be installed President of that country, was assassinated. Well known for his efforts in the liberation of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

Sumarkov, Alexandr Petrovich - Russian dramatist and poet. Though largely based on contemporary French models, his plays mark the emergence of Russian theater.

Swayne, Noah H. - Supreme Court Justice

Swift, Johathan - Clergyman and satirist, he wrote Gulliver's Travels

Switzer, Carl "Alfalfa" - Child actor star of the "Little Rascals" series

Symington, Stuart - First Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, he was approved for nomination for high office by the Senate six times without a dissenting vote. He later served as Senator from Missouri.



Taft, William Howard - Civil governor of the Philippines, Secretary of War, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court and twenty-seventh President of the U.S.

Tea, Richard - Civil War hero and Medal of Honor winner. So conspicuous was his record as a soldier during that War that he was accorded the distinction by Congress of being permitted to enter either the Senate Chambers or the floor of the House and enjoy any privilege of either. He was a long time member and Past Master of Aztlan Lodge #4, Prescott, Arizona.

Teets, John W. - Chairman and President of Dial Corporation

Temple, Lewis - Noted Black Abolitionist whose basement served as a way station on the 'Underground Railroad'.

Thayer, Sylvanus - Father of the U. S. Military Academy - West Point

Thomas, Danny - Entertainer / Founder of St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Mr. Thomas often told the story of how physicians at his hospital explained to him the need for a very unique therapy for a patient at St. Jude's which was only available at a Shrine Hospital. Mr. Thomas told the doctors to proceed with the treatment, regardless of the cost. When he was advised that there would be no cost, Mr. Thomas was shocked and vowed to find out more about this organization. Shortly thereafter, he petitioned and became a Mason. Prior to his death, he was featured in videos and wrote articles praising the good works of Freemasonry.

Thomas, Dave - Founder of the very popular Wendy's Restaurants, publicly he was the grandfatherly star of commercials. Both privately and publicly, however, he did extensive work promoting the cause of orphans, something he had been in his own youth. The hamburgers at Wendy's are square as a reminder of Dave's motto: "Never cut corners." Dave was active in the Scottish Rite Philanthropies including their Children's Hospital program. His mentor in the restaurant business was another Mason, Col. Harland Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame.

Thomas, George Henry - US Civil War Major General, he was known as "the Rock of Chickamauga" but has been given short shrift by history. He was profiled in the March, 2007 issue of the Smithsonian's Magazine.

Thomas, Isaiah - Firebrand of the American Revolution and founder of the American Antiquarian Society, he served as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

Thomas, Lowell - American radio commentator during both World Wars and broadcast a nightly news program for over 45 years (1930-1976). He wrote and lectured widely on his travel adventures and brought Lawrence of Arabia to public notice.

Thorvaldsen, Bertel - Noted Danish sculptor This website page was stolen from www.masonicinfo.com

Thurmond, J. M. - Mayor of Dallas, Texas 1879-1880.

Thurmond, Strom - The longest-serving United States Senator

Thurston, Howard - Top magician in the U.S. from 1908 until his death in 1936

Tillis, Mel (Lonnie Melvin) - Country and Western performer of renown. Coins tossed into the fountain of the Mel Tillis Theatre in Branson, Missouri are divided equally between the Scottish Rite's Childhood Language Disorders Program and the Shrine's Hospitals. Bro. Tillis is also an aspiring painter and has created a wonderful piece with a Masonic theme. You can read about it (and find ordering information for your own copy) here.

Todd, Thomas - Supreme Court Justice (1807-1826)

Tompkins, Daniel D. - Vice President of the United States, his bust is in the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol.

Trachtenberg, Stephen J. - President, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Travis, Colonel William B. - American military leader who commanded the Texans who died in defense of the Alamo.

Trimble, Robert - Supreme Court Justice

Truett, George W. - Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Dallas (1897-1944); President of the Southern Baptist Convention; President of the Baptist World Alliance.

Truman, Harry S. - A U. S. Senator from Missouri (1935-45), his personal integrity helped him get reelected in 1940 despite the exposure of the Missouri machine's corruption. He came to national attention heading what was called the Truman Committee, which investigated government wartime production and saved taxpayers millions of dollars. He became vice-president in 1944. Truman became the thirty-third President of the United States with the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, another Mason; he would go on to win a close election in 1948. He served as Grand Master of Masons - the highest position in Freemasonry - in Missouri 1940-1941. When he visited lodges all over the country, he preferred to be introduced as a Past Grand Master rather than as President.

Van Hollen, J. B. - Attorney General of Wisconsin & Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin (2007)

Vinson, Frederick M. - American Jurist who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1946-1953.

Voltaire - François-Marie Arouet - French Enlightenment essayist and philosopher. A Mason for less than two months, however. More about him here.

Wadlow, Robert Pershing - Tallest human on record being almost 9 feet tall, Wadlow was proud of his early acceptance by DeMolay and from his activities there, determined to be a Mason also. Looked at by many as a 'freak', DeMolay and Masonry helped Wadlow maintain a sense of normalcy for which he and his parents were extremely grateful. The US's Public Broadcasting System has produced a documentary which places great emphasis on Brother Wadlow's Masonic affiliations and includes many pictures of him as a DeMolay officer.

Wagner, John Honus - "The Flying Dutchman", he is considered the greatest shortstop in the history of baseball.

Wagner, Sidney - Hollywood cinematographer. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' (1946) was among the many films he photographed.

Wainwright, Jonathan M. - US Army General and the hero of Battan.

Wallace, Governor George C. - Alabama governor and US Presidential Candidate who was nearly assassinated and spent his remaining years in a wheel chair and in constant pain.

(Masonicinfo Note: Anti-Masons enjoy pointing to George Wallace as a representation of racial discrimination, ignoring the great majority of the population of non-Masons who also espoused such positions at the time, including perhaps even their own relatives - both then and now! They also overlook the change in his later years and the fact that those whom he stood against were to later praise his humanity and recognize his change in heart.)

Walker, Charlie - Country music singer and legendary member of the Grand Ole Opry

Walkes, Jr., Joseph A. - Author of numerous publications particularly involving Prince Hall
Freemasonry and founder of the Phylaxis (Prince Hall Masonic research) Society.
Wallace, Henry A. - Vice President of the United States, 1941-1945. Author of many books on both agriculture and politics including 'Statesmanship & Religion' and 'Whose Constitution'.
Wallace, Lewis (Lew) - American military leader and writer. During the American Civil War, he served in the Union army and reached the rank of Major General. At the close of the War, he was a member of the court that tried those accused of conspiring to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. His novel, "Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ" won him a nationwide reputation.

Walker, William - LtCol, Confederate Army he was the first Master of Eastern Star Lodge in Louisiana and served as a District Deputy Grand Master. Killed in 1864.

Wanamaker, John - A statue of this Mason stands outside of Philadelphia's City Hall. His expertise in business led to his appointment as Postmaster General and he established rural free delivery and parcel post. The University of Pennsylvania conferred upon him a Doctor of Laws degree shortly after the end of World War One. Their citation referred to Brother Wanamaker as: "Philanthropist, statesman, eminent in the councils of the nation, Christian Leader, and constructive genius who on the basis of the Golden Rule, by thought and practice has revolutionized the business methods of merchants of the world."

Ward, Rev. John - First of the Episcopalian faith to enter Missouri and organize his people.

Warner, Glen Scobey "Pop" - Famous football coach, credited with originating the single and double wingback formations.

Warner, Jack - One of the brothers who created the American motion-picture production company known as Warner Brothers. They were the first to use sequences of sound in a silent feature film.

Warren, Earl - Succeeding another Mason (Frederick Vinson), Warren served as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1953 to 1974 and led in sweeping changes in civil rights and criminal law.

Warren, Joseph, M.D. - Noted physician and American Revolutionary War General. Let the troops in the 'Battle of Bunker Hill' where he was killed. At the time of his death, he was serving as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts.

Washington, Booker T - Educator and author This website page was stolen from www.masonicinfo.com

Washington, George - As General of the Armies of the colonies, he led the revolution which created American independence. As the first President of the United States, his leadership was crucial to establishing the 'tone' for the United States. His love of Freemasonry is documented by his close reliance upon other Masons in the execution of his duties. Following his death, his widow sent locks of his hair (a common practice of the time) to Masons throughout the country and such revered treasures were the object of great appreciation. To this day, a lock of his hair sent to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts is carried in a golden urn preceding the entry of the Grand Master at the Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge.

Watson, Thomas J. - American inventor and businessman who was President and Chairman of International Business Machines (IBM) from 1914-1956.

Wayne, John - "The Duke" - One of the most popular actors of recent years. His 'manly' roles helped define a generation.

Webb, James E. - NASA Administrator.
Webb, Matthew - First man to swim the English Channel (1875).

Webb, Wellington - Mayor of Denver, Colorado.

Wentworth, Benning - Colonial Governor of New Hampshire; Portsmouth NH merchant; gave 500 acres of land to Dartmouth College; Bennington, Vermont is named in his honor.

Wentworth, William Carles - Well known for his exploration expeditions into the interior of New South Wales, he was also the editor of the first newspaper in Australia.

Wesberry, James P. - Pastor of the Morningside Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia for 31 years; Recording Secretary of the Georgia Baptist Convention for 20 years. Died in 1992.

Wescott, Joseph H. - Former Deputy Commissioner, Pennsylvania State Police (retired 2000).

White, William - President of Baylor University 1948-1961; Executive Secretary and later President of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Whiteman, Paul - American conductor who introduced symphonic jazz to a general audience and became known affectionately as the "King of Jazz". He commissioned Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue'.

Wilder, Charles P. ("Pa") - Father of Laura Ingalls who immortalized him and her family in her books. Like "Pa", "Ma Ingalls" and sister Carrie were members of the Eastern Star as was daughter Laura.

Wilder, Laura Ingalls - *Please don't write to me saying "She's not a Mason!" I know. She was the author of 'Little House on the Prairie' books and active in Eastern Star, an organization which requires a Masonic relative! (She's part of the 'US Masonic Family'!)

Wilder, Lawrence Douglass - First elected Black Governor in the US from the State of Virginia.

Williams, Egbert "Bert" - Actor and comedian. Half of the comedy duo Williams & Walker. Formed the Lafayette Players in New York City as a theatre company that presented works by, for and about black people through a special arrangement with Brother Florenz Zigfeld.

Williams, Jonathan - Colonel, United States Army; he was the first Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.

Wilson, Robert - Member of the Texas Republic Senate during the 1830s and twice candidate for President of the Republic of Texas.

Wood, Grant - American painter famous stylized realism and "American Gothic"

Woodbury, Levi - Governor of New Hampshire, US Senator, Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the Treasury and Supreme Court Justice. Woodbury County Iowa is named for him.

Woods, William B. - American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1880-1887.

Woodward, Carl R. - President of Rhode Island State College when it became the University of Rhode Island in 1951.
Wootton, Percy, M.D. - President, American Medical Association (1997)
Wyler, William - American motion-picture director, known for his many meticulously crafted, award-winning films. In 1936 he was signed by American producer Samuel Goldwyn, beginning a ten-year collaboration that created pictures including Dead End (1937), Jezebel (1938), Wuthering Heights (1939), The Little Foxes (1941), Mrs. Miniver (1942), and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). The latter two films won Wyler his first two Academy Awards for best director, also earning the awards for best picture.

Wynn, Ed - Movie actor and comedian, he introduced "Carmel Comedy Caravan".

Young, Brigham - Led the pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons) to Utah.

Young, Cy - American baseball player, he pitched for 22 seasons and was, perhaps, the greatest pitcher in the history of the sport. He pitched the first 'perfect game' in modern baseball.

Young, Andrew - Former United Nation's Ambassador and Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia

Zanuck, Darryl F. - Co-founder of 20th Century Productions in 1933, his movie productions made him a legend. The memorial by his family notes his Masonic affiliation above all other accomplishments!

Zigfeld, Florenz - His Ziegfeld's Follies began in 1907.