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[israeljosephmakonneni]

WHY SEVENARIA? WHY NOW?

~by iji

"I created and write ✍🏽 for Sevenaria, Sevenaria.org, since a more complete understanding of who and what we, the other life forms both animate and inanimate as well as the totality of the other seen and as yet unseen functionalities on earth, really are.

By creating a syncretic and syncretized amalgamation of the known arts and sciences together with those versed in the arts, I hope with the help of others to peer over the horizon and behind the proverbial veil of Truth itself to better comprehend the actual meaning of existence so; that these new and probably lost quite possibly never imagined conceptions about life and existence itself might be with fervent examination; brought back and shared through the young and all who would listen, so that the future of humanity and indeed the planet might be saved.

One Love, full guidance and an understanding through the powers of H.I.M. is the goal.

In a world where the the lost are leading the lost, let's meditate, commune within, decipher the heavens, and show them(us) the way" ~Is-Ra-El Joseph-I, Founder, Director, Dean @

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[rowenabean]

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#it's... really interesting working around these parts sometimes #i'm pretty sure only myself and 1 other person actively go to church from my work #but there's a real undercurrent of faith which is sometimes lowkey syncretist and sometimes pops up unexpected #tbh sometimes a stronger belief in the supernatural than my own #today in the staff meeting one of our nurses said 'hey i can feel we're all drained the energy in this room is not what it was we're all #burned out post covid #so i called a chaplain this morning can we get him in to bless the building' #and like. the ultimate reason she made this happen was our coworker broke her arm yesterday #like i think she had been feeling it for a while but was like 'right i need to make this happen' #...not something i would have expected as a solution? #the particular name she mentioned is a retired minita in the haahi mihinare church who happens to be a patient here #sure?

[panyav]

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[ieatwormsandtheytasteverygood]

ughghghghghhg white westerners shut the fuck up challenge and to preface this. this is honestly abt the absolute bullshit that white ""leftists"" like to pull. like im sorry but half of u are white supremacist antisemites who make fun of genocides.

#haha potato #joke #not directed at anyone in particular #not at my mutuals or followers #politics #the next person to make a fucking joke within a km of me will be garrotted #slash j for legal reasons #like im sorry but if you think its okay to about genocide based on ethnic and religious grounds. go fuck yourself. #millions dying and being displaced is not a fucking joke for americans to laugh at. #and also. white americans. try to remember ur in a literal colonial state yea? #and maybe learn about other countries?? #bc i am absolutely fucking certain that my african zionist friends are bullied by goyim who dont know shit about theology or geography #NB!!! african zionism =/= zionism. it is an african syncretist faith combining christianity and traditional southern african religions #it is NOT in support of the apartheid state of israel #and it is honestly racist to imply that it is. #also. not an expert on african zionism here. im sure there are people out there who are african zionists who can explain it a lot more #in depth and a lot better

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[countrymusichijabi]

i love u syncretism....... i love u combining elements of ur existing traditions and a new one that calls to u to make ur own home.............. i love u blasphemy giving way to new religious concepts.................................

#fmtpt #im emotional i love being a syncretist #'thats not allowed in islam' anything is allowed in islam if you believe in urself

[jareckiworld]

Pedro Friedeberg — Syncretistic Empiricism Already Widely Seen, Cubistoid Deja Vu (sculpture with wood and metal rulers, 2020)

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[blueiskewl]

The Stunning Ancient Greek Mosaics of Zeugma

The ancient Greek mosaics of Zeugma in Turkey are true archaeological treasures that can still be admired at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep, Turkey.

The 30,000-square-meter (320,000 square foot) museum, which opened its doors in September of 2011 is the largest mosaic museum in the world, containing 1,700 square meters (18,000 square feet) of ancient works of art.

The museum focuses on the mosaics found in Zeugma, which was originally founded as Seleucia by Seleucus I Nicator, a general in Alexander the Great’s Army, in 305 BC.

After Alexander’s death, his generals divided his empire among themselves. Although Seleucus moved his main capital to Antioch, Seleucia became an important center of trade, Hellenistic culture, and regional government under the Seleucids.

The city was populated by Greeks, Syrians, and Jews. It was an affluent city with a population of eighty thousand and in the 2nd and 3rd century BC was of sufficient stature to be compared to another great center of Hellenism, Alexandria, in Egypt.

The Roman Empire’s forces conquered the city in 64 BC, renaming it Zeugma (meaning “bridge” or “crossing” in ancient Greek).

The Romans held Zeugma until 253 AD, when the Persian Sassanids conquered the city, putting a violent end to its most significant years.

The ancient Greek mosaics of Zeugma

The treasures of Zeugma, including its vaunted mosaics, remained relatively unknown until the year 2000. Zeugma is now eighty percent underwater after it was flooded with the waters of a nearby artificial lake.

Archaeologists were alarmed at the flooding of the area and immediately began excavations to save the ancient treasures.

Most of the Greek mosaics of Zeugma, which were recovered in excellent condition, belong to the 2nd century BC preceding the Romans.

However, some of the mosaics appear to belong to the Roman era, as they depict Greek and Roman deities together.

In addition, some of the mosaics deviate from purely Hellenistic style and imagery, with archaeologists placing them in the Roman era of the city’s history.

The archaeological site of Zeugma

The archaeological site of Zeugma is a UNESCO World Heritage Center, located ten kilometers (six miles) away from Nizip within the boundaries of Gaziantep.

The preserved parts of the ancient city include the Hellenistic Agora, the Roman Agora, two sanctuaries, the stadium, the theater, two bathhouses, and the Roman legion military base.

Remains of the administrative structures of the Roman legion, the majority of the residential quarters, Hellenistic and Roman city walls, and the East, South and West necropolis can also be found there.

The archaeological site of Zeugma is of immense historical significance in the understanding of the ancient integration of Hellenistic and Semitic cultural spheres and the birth of syncretistic hybrid cultures in the region.

By Philip Chrysopoulos.

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[olympianbutch]

Gods can be portrayed as darker skinned but they can't be portrayed as a different race without a single trace of Greek or Italian. bro there are people who draw them as black or islanders.

It's been a while since I've physically rolled my eyes at an ask, so thanks ig.

The ancient Greeks depicted their gods as being anthropomorphic, but it was never stipulated that they had to be Mediterranean-looking.

Zeus Aithiops (literally "the Black") was worshipped on the island of Chios during late antiquity (Lycophron, Cass. 537), and an instantiation of Artemis that was surnamed "Aithiopa" was worshipped elsewhere. Already, there is no reason why the gods can't be portrayed as Black. And need I remind you that Afro-Hellenes exist lmao??

IIRC, the Greek gods were also occasionally surnamed Aigyptios/Aigyptia, denoting them as being Egyptian. I know for certain that Dionysos and Artemis were viewed and portrayed as "foreign gods"; Jennifer Larson talks about their "foreignness" (both literal and metaphorical) at length in her book "Ancient Greek Cults: A Guide."

You're demonstrating a severe lack of faith in the agency of the gods, and making yourself out to be historically illiterate.

They are universal gods. The ancient Greeks were eager syncretists, often equating their gods with the divinities of other foreign populations to demonstrate their universality. If you have a problem with the gods being portrayed as not Greek, take it up with the ancient Greeks. There's also the fact that the gods aren't Greek in origin. Scholars maintain that the gods we know are Hellenic instantiations of preexisting gods that were imported from elsewhere. Herodotos even expresses a similar view in his Histories.

My brain is melting having to explain this to you.

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[israeljosephmakonneni]

COSMIC PERSUASION (Mâshal, Memshâlâh, 'Ôwth)

~by iji

Sevenaria (ˈse-vənˈärēə) is rooted in the idea that all beliefs and understandings about the world we live in, can be syncretized into only a few understandings. Here, we will attempt to syncretize the statements in the first chapter of the book of Genesis in the Hebrew bible with the practice of astrology.

For almost 2000 years an argument has raged on both sides concerning whether or not the practice of astrology is allowed. I will attempt to show that those who argued that the practice was originally valid, were/are, indeed correct.

In the first chapter of Genesis, the creation of the earth is described, as well as the creation of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars.

Genesis 1:16 (kjv), states the Creator "made" the SUN (the greater light) as it says, "to "RULE" (Strongs Hebrew concordance word 4475)" the day"

Also the "MOON" (the lesser light) to "RULE" (Strongs Hebrew concordance word 4475) the night".

It is also written, he also made the STARS to "be for" "SIGNS" (Strongs Hebrew concordance word 226).

Genesis 1:18 goes on to state Elohim created them "to RULE" (Strongs Hebrew concordance word 4910) over the day and over the night"

It would seem that a thing such as the Sun cannot "RULE", unless the Sun itself can be self-ruled and in some way following rules, and not unless we as the ruled are to consider the Sun a ruler and to be a CONSCIOUS being. Only then would it be able to as the word says, "rule" .

The Sun as most are taught or have imagine it to be, is not alive or conscious; yet we are taught on the other hand that the same Sun maintains the condition for all life and that it represents the entire visible light spectrum not just on our planet but, but all the incarnated worlds in our solar system. Of course we don't need to be taught this, just deprive any life form of sunlight and see what happens.

The moon as we consider it cannot "RULE" the night" either unless it too is of a ruled and ruling nature and the in some understanding, conscious.

The stars are the same, they cannot "be for SIGNS" unless a PEOPLE should FOLLOW THE SIGNS.

So just on its FACE VALUE, Genesis 1 is clear.

Let's examine the definition of those particular words RULE and SIGN(S), as they are defined in the Hebrew language:

Each use of a word in the English version(s) of the Bible has its Hebrew equivalent. The Hebrew equivalent of the English words contain many variations and definitions concerning that particular word. Therefore it is necessary to have what's called a concordance so that one might compare the use of a particular word in English to the original Hebrew meaning despite the fact that English word may already be familiar to the reader.

RULE, as used in Genesis 1:16, Strongs Hebrew concordance word 4475:

MEMSHÂLÂH, mim-shaw-law'; (of word 4474); to rule; also: a realm or a ruler: - Dominion, government, power to rule.

RULE, as used in Genesis 1:18, Strongs Hebrew concordance word 4475:

MEMSHÂLÂH, mim-shaw-law'; (of word 4474); to rule; also: a realm or a ruler: - Dominion, government, power to rule.

Consequently the word this word is derived from is Hebrew concordance word 4474:

MIMSHÂL; (from word #4910): a ruler, or in its abstract form; to rule: dominion, one that ruled(s)

Consequently word 4474 is derived from 4910:

MÂSHAL, MAW-SHAL' (*prim.root); to rule: - having or to have dominion, governor, x indeed, rain, bear or cause to have rule or be ruling, to have power.

Having studied the Hebrew definitions/ meanings of these particular words it is easy to glean that the planets the Moon and the Sun and the Stars are not just "lights in the sky" but are rulers and should and must be used for signs pertaining to aspects of our lives, according to the Creator in this and many other records from many other people's.

It's clear to anyone familiar with etymology or with a love of words or just the sound of words in general that the word MÂSHAL is where we get our English word Marshall from and the word Shall, of course it's definition means to ask the required permission to either do or not do a thing. Again indicating a ruler/ruling the Marshall is in control and if you have to ask "-Shall".. then you are dealing with rules and or some form of ruler.

Now let's take it a step further and look at the word "SIGNS" as it is used in Genesis 1:14

"SIGNS" Strong's Hebrew concordance word 226:

'ÔWTH, ŌTH; from 225. A signal as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, mark, ensign, token.

Strong's Hebrew concordance root word

225 ŌTH (*prim.root); prop. To cause to come, to aŌTHscent:- consent.

Here again the word "SIGNS", in reference to the Stars, the constellations or if you prefer the zodiac, has very much to do with ruling controlling and dictating and indeed inspiring, compelling, expelling and impelling energies which these objects in the heavens distribute to us here on earth.

The path of the Suns rising and falling throughout the year with the constellations as its backdrop can be shown as a graph. A sinusoidal wave or a sine wave which when studied applies directly to the birth month of individuals and seemingly to the character of those individuals. This was well known to the ancients and these characteristics were assigned, zodiological signs.

Originally the creation was meant to be viewed as a way to deepen our experience here on this planet. The verses and their Hebrew explanations defy disagreement with my statement. The presumption is that we should employ the lights in the sky in the heavens, the seven planets visible to the naked eye and the background lights known as the constellations as an astrological zodiacal system, to guide our lives both physically and metaphysically, is not at all wrong.

We have for various reasons developed a form of societal amnesia about this very specific, beautiful and amazing part of our incarnation here the planet. If someone had never experienced the warmth of the Sun or it's light, how then can they understand the cold darkness in which they exist? By what measure do they have to understand what they have not?

In the same sense the individual would be accustomed to living in the hardship of that cold darkness as most people are accustomed to living without the beneficial life-giving information from the varying positions of the planets the Sun the moon and the stars in relation to the Earth. It is our ignorance of this power which never reveals that we are living without the power.

Sevenarias (ˈse-vənˈärēə) research into this subject shows that it's evident in the Hebrew testament, the Old testament that the Stars, the Moon and the Sun were "created" not only for the sake of the Sun's beneficial light and the Moon's reflective qualities, but according to Genesis; created and set in place to govern our lives and the direction of our lives by their Rulership and by their Signs.

The "ARC, of the Covenant"

The practice of deciphering the Stars and recognizing the science of astrology after Moses left Egypt was at once forbidden. The decrees against studying the Stars reflects the choice of the same Creator based on the actions of a then newly released group who were at that time, unable to fulfill the requirements of the 613 commandments/laws/mitzvah, much more process knowledge of the Mazzaroth following the times of Joseph in Kemet/Egypt.

It is said that Job in the Old testament was asked by the Creator, do you understand the Mazzaroth? In other words, the moving of the heavens and the constellations and the planets. In other words the zodiac.

In the New testament the three Magi (magicians / astrologers), it is written quite clearly followed a STAR in order to find the child they were looking for. That is written in the book itself. That child of course was the baby Jesus, Yeshua.

It is Sevenarias faceted belief that the so-called zodiac the astrological systems both the #tropicalzodiac and #sidereal have their roots in an ancient superior science that once governed the peoples of Earth. The original cosmic persuasion. We must rediscover this science with the purposes of #syncretizing the beneficial parts of it in order to understand and to re-assimulate understandings that were life preserving and life promoting; so that peace and comprehension may replace anxiety and ignorance for not just humans, but for all life forms on this planet. For accepting a more holistic approach will inevitably create the connection to the Earth which the modern human is sorely missing. ~Is-Ra-El Joseph-I, Founder, Director, Dean @

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[panyav]

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[chaos-bites]

Hello! I was wondering if you have any tips for someone interested in practicing both Hellenic and Norse/Heathen polytheism.

I’m interested in both but am unsure how to go about incorporating heathenry into my pre-existing Greco-Roman based practices

Hey there, Nonny, thank you for the interesting ask! (Adding "read more" due to length)

When it comes to worshipping multiple pantheons, just in general, I feel it's always important to first address your beliefs on multiple pantheons. Are you Omnist, where you believe there is truth to every religion just about? Are you a syncretist, where you believe there is only one or a few pantheons and the gods simply go under different names? These sorts of beliefs are important to address before moving forward, as it can heavily impact your practice, depending on what answer you come up with.

Outside of all that, I think the biggest thing is doing research on ancient Norse history, culture, and religion. My friend, @broomsick , has a lot of great resources on historical Heathen practices. They are one of the most well-read people I've ever spoken to regarding this topic and they can answer just about any question you have, from what I've both seen and experienced. I highly recommend asking them for resources on ancient Norse heathen culture and religion. There, unfortunately, is not nearly as much information about Norse mythology as there is about Greek mythology, mostly due to the fact that it was a largely verbal practice for the Norse and they didn't write things down often, but with the information we do have, you can at least learn a little bit about what culture and religion were like for Norse heathens.

A big thing to pay attention to while researching is differences in culture. For the ancient Greeks, culture massively impacted their practices and worship, and I would not doubt that the ancient Norse heathens were the same way, in that regard. Understanding the ancient culture will aid you significantly in also understanding the Norse deities that came from said culture (this is also true for Greek gods, or any pantheon, really). It will give you a better idea of how to approach them and even what may be considered taboo. A good example is that oaths were a HUGE thing in ancient Norse culture. To break an oath would be to become an oath-breaker, and that is the absolute WORST thing anyone could possibly be (maybe with some exceptions). Within ancient Greek culture, oaths are not held to the same standard. While it's certainly not a good thing to break oaths and promises, it wouldn't make you into someone that could never be trusted again, nor would it likely see you shunned for the rest of your days. The ancient Norse took oaths far more seriously than the ancient Greeks which is a notable difference in their cultures; this tells you that Norse gods will likely take oathing much more seriously and may be stricter about maintaining any oaths you make.

On top of all this, respect the fact that these deities come from separate histories. Even if you decide you are a syncretist, it is still important to respect that these deities were, at one point, separately worshipped by very different communities with varying beliefs. The only thing I recommend with this is to simply acknowledge it as a fact and respect it in your heart. I've found that acknowledging this has been beneficial to me, as it helps me to remember that the Norse deities likely expect different treatment from me than those of my Greek deities, or that they were at least treated differently in the ancient past.

Another thing to keep in mind, and something I've noticed, is that epithets don't seem to be as big of a thing in Norse heathenry. I still very much use them, and I see other modern worshippers doing the same, but overall, I have noticed that epithets don't seem to carry the same weight, at least not for the same reasons. As I said, they are still used, but rather than invoking a hyper-specific aspect of that deity or identifying who you are specifically speaking of, it seems that Norse deity epithets are meant more as respect and acknowledgement of a deity's power and status. Odin the All-father, Loki the Father of Lies, Freyr the Great General of the Gods - to me, these seem to acknowledge the power, accomplishments and status of these deities rather than their specific domains and aspects. Naturally, there are Norse epithets that acknowledge specific aspects, but knowing what I know of ancient Norse culture, I feel it is more with the intentions that I described above.

One last point I'd like to make is that I often see this stereotype floating around the pagan community that Norse deities are hyper-serious, especially in comparison to other pantheons (specifically in comparison to the Greek pantheon). This is, as mentioned, just a stereotype. Frankly, the Norse deities I've encountered have all been extremely kind, patient, understanding, and, believe it or not, fun to be around. Thor, for example, gave me this awesome "big brother" energy when I first encountered him. I felt like I could be myself and joke around easily with him. As another example, Loki has been tons of fun for me. They know how to cheer me up when I'm sad and have been an extremely comforting presence in my life. Of course, different deities will react differently, as is true for even different people, but overall, I find this weird ass stereotype to be entirely false, and I'm unsure where it stems from. You have nothing to be worried about when it comes to the supposed "hyper-sternness" of Norse deities.

I feel that's all the advice I can give without making this far longer than it already is. Genuinely, I advise seeking out @broomsick ; I know I mentioned them before, but they have been a massive help to me in my own personal journey with Norse deities. Remember that, regardless of the panteon, I always recommend being yourself with your deities and worshipping in a way that makes you feel comfortable. You don't have to be extremely serious and formal, if that doesn't make you happy. You also don't have to be extremely loose and informal, if that doesn't make you happy. Worship in the way that makes you comfortable because, just as with ancient Greece, many Norse clans (hope that's the correct term) worshipped differently from one another, and there were often contradicting beliefs between them all. There is no one way to worship or one correct answer; there is no set of rules you MUST follow. Worship the way you wish; it is your practice, after all, and no one else's.

Have a great day/night, and please take care, Nonny! Again, I hope this helps! 💚🖤

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[preservationofnormalcy]

Hey there. Saw a response you gave to a fae who was exiled from Hy Brasil. You recommended they ask to speak to someone from a "higher court" because it's important to get Paradise involved as a higher party. So, I'm kind of curious about the implications of fae-angelic relations. Not only that, does everyone have a right to invoke speaking to a "higher court" in this fashion? is the Choir the *only* higher court? Are demons considered part of a "lower court"? Just curious, thank you. :-)

What a great (and quite complicated) question! The whole situation is very complex, a lot of moving parts, but it boils down to a few things.

The first thing is the relationship between Paradise and the Court.

The first angel-fae contact was several hundred years ago, near as we can tell, since before Paradise and Pandemonium's ceasefire. Over time, many of the old Court structures had varying stances on the war, with some siding with Heaven and some with Hell - but one of the peculiar features of the Old Court is their respect for Paradise's (arguably similar) hierarchy, along with an appreciation for their likelihood to side with the fae in matters of contract disputes.

See, even while the War was ongoing, demonic contract law was respected by Paradise's courts, even if they didn't like it. Demonic contractual magic is considered nigh unbreakable to Angelic structures, which is why Paradise has courts in the first place. Earth isn't the first world they've battled over, and humans aren't the first mortals both Paradise and Pandemonium have exploited - along with the conventional arms race, they've engaged in a legal magic arms race for millennia. Upon meeting the Fae and establishing diplomatic relationships, both parties (but particularly angels) developed a begrudging respect for the literal-agreement magic the Fae employ as well as their complex system of bindings and geas. Some demonic attorneys are actually trained in lower, mortal, higher, and fae Court law. It's a fascinating topic, if you like contract disputes. I...guess that's why I don't get invited to parties much.

Anyway, this resulted in an ancient agreement called the Empyrean Accords. By an incredibly complex system of syncretistic legal agreements, most living Fae and all Angels still in favor with Paradise are bound by a non-intervention pact coupled with a promise to advise each other in legal matters. Angels are simply not allowed to interfere in fae business, and vice versa, and must take any issues to the aforementioned Higher Court, which can take decades.

If you're ever in hot water with fae you suspect to be of the Old Court, you can ask for your case to be heard by a Higher Court - in most cases they will oblige, and even though Paradise archlegals will often side with the Court, you can buy time that way.

Demons are colloquially called the "lower court," but for a mortal to invoke that right, they'd have to be very, very careful about their next steps.

I stayed late to answer this question because it's a topic I'm interested in! Hope you found it as interesting as I did!

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[denmark-street]

One of the key hallmarks of a fascistic/totalitarian movement, as defined in a brilliant essay by Umberto Eco on 'Ur-Fascism', is that it's syncretistic, which means it combines different forms of belief that may be contradictory. That artificial fusion enables the ideology/religion to claim it possesses an all-encompassing world view, a one-stop-shop for truth. I wanted the UHC to have incorporated religious practices from all over the world and to have appropriated aspects of other cultures, to give itself an attractive gloss of multiculturalism and diversity. I had an old copy of the I Ching on one of my bookshelves that I bought second hand years ago, and I don't think I'd ever opened until I was creating the UHC. One morning I walked past the book case and thought 'that could be interesting.' I immediately knew I wanted to use it, because the I Ching is in so many ways absolutely antiethical to the UHC, containing bits of philosophy and comments on human nature, sometimes oblique but occasionally quite direct, that contradict everything the UHC - and particularly Mazu - stands for. It seemed to me that the I Ching's conception of the 'superior man' - or person - as an individual of quiet strength, independent thought and wisdom couldn't be further from the UHC's determination to turn adherents into mindless automata fit only to parrot its talking points, effectively forbidding intellectual enquiry. I also liked the idea of Mazu posing as something she emphatically is not - biracial - and taking the I Ching as her own personal device of judgement and punishment, when it is anything but that. To tell you the truth, I became fascinated by the I Ching while writing the novel, and learned how to count out the yarrow stalks in the traditional way so I knew exactly how it worked (and when I say 'worked', I don't claim it's a divination device, but I do think it's a very interesting tool for meditation and reflection).

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