#the heptameron

[chaeilay]

Mon, Feb 26 - Quotes from The Heptameron by Marguerite de Navarre

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[purely-for-research-purposes]

is it better to speak or to die?

- Marguerite de Navarre, from The Heptameron

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[skull-shore]

"Is it better to speak or to die?"

the Heptameron - Marguerite de Navare (1432-1549)

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[tmorriscode]

The origin story for Frankenstein and The Vampyre sounds like a framing story itself a group of people gather at a house. They are cut off from diversions and interruptions and spend the time telling each other stories. We’ve seen this in everything fromnthe Arabian Nights and The Canterbury tales to the Decameron. This was probably just what people did before radio. Still, I’d buy that anthology for $.99 on Kindle.

#the canterbury tales #the arabian nights #the decameron #the heptameron #framing story

[wizardfiend]

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[fraterzigmund]

Sigils of the Olympic Planetary Spirits, taken from the Heptameron by Pietro de Abano, and reproduced from the Golden Dawn, 7th Ed, by Israel Regardie

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[dumbhero]

one must imagine sara happy

#heptameron #what if sara was a weird little ghoul and enjoyed the whole ordeal

[euphorial-docx]

no because the tale from the heptameron that had the “is it better for a man to speak or to die” from cmbyn is not cute.

it’s not.

amadour, the man who said the aforementioned quote, hurt florida so deeply that she became a nun after he died. how much of a dick do you need to be for a woman to say “yeah the only man i’m going give my love and devotion to is god from now on” after you betray her?

it’s so sad though because amadour gave florida such a beautiful declaration of love and was so loyal to her without asking for physical reciprocation, only to come back from war and try to dishonor her. like wow. oh wow. florida deserved better.

#maybe i’m reading it wrong #but the way i read it amadour became a horrible person and florida didn’t deserve that #a lot of women in the heptameron deserved better

[frenchwitchdiary]

Le Grand Pentacle de Salomon

Traditionnellement, ce pentacle doit être cousu dans le vêtement du mage pour s’assurer le respect des esprits.

(Tiré des Œuvres Magiques de Henri Corbeille Agrippa par Pierre d’Aban, Liège 1547)

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[maple-leaf-cinnamon-latte]

Heptameron>>

qu'est-ce qui détermine notre but dans la vie? "vaut-il mieux parler ou mourir ?" Questions posées par une conversation récente avec un ami. parler. ou mourir.

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[thatdamnokie]

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[bettsfic]

I hope this doesn’t sound odd but I’m a bit concerned that I’m not a real artist/writer. Yes, I write. However, I have noticed that I need the real world to ground me in an idea. I have to talk about something honest in my writing. Or I listen to a song or feeling from a movie to put me in a certain mood that is necessary for a scene I’m writing. It helps me create something that is emotionally what I’m trying to achieve. Because this comes from outside of myself and I can’t just lock myself in a dark room and find gold in my mind I often feel bad about my creative abilities. All of these things count as inspiration but I guess I just want to be the writer who comes up with stories out of thin air.

you could argue that the very first (western) novel was the Decameron. and then you could argue that the second (western) novel was the Heptameron, which was directly and openly inspired by its predecessor. and thus the novel as we know it came into being. Navarre was inspired by Boccaccio. Cervantes was inspired by Navarre. Smollett was inspired by Cervantes. Dickens was inspired by Smollett. Henry James was inspired by Dickens. EM Forster was inspired by Henry James. and on and on and on it goes. we are all always influenced by everything around us.

so i'm very curious how you've developed this belief, anon. because it is simply not possible to create anything in a vacuum. even if you did shut yourself in a room and conjured ideas, those ideas would still be informed by your experiences and the other stories you've encountered in your life. inspiration cannot be immaculately conceived. you have to allow your environment to shape your work; to resist that is to deny your own potential.

#writing advice #process

[leviathans-watching]

CHHW - 02

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a/n: i think im just gonna throw this up here when i have time/nothign else to post and then as i post when it catches up to ao3. ofc if you're impatient here's the ao3 link lol

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Trailing your finger along the spines of the books in front of you, you methodically search for the one you’re looking for. So lost in your perusing, you don’t notice that someone else has entered the library until they cough, frightfully close behind you. Gasping, you whirl around, hand instinctively darting to the small dagger tucked into your skirt pockets. The inclusion of pockets had been suggested long ago by one of your stableboys and many times you’ve sent him thoughts of thanks because of it.

 “I apologize,” Lord Satan says, holding out a placating hand. “I did not intend to startle you.” 

“Don’t trouble yourself over it,” you reply, giving him a smile. “I was lost in thought. Was there something you needed?” 

Lord Satan’s compelling green eyes flick from you to the books behind you. “I noticed that you’ve been looking for a book for some time. I’m more than willing to provide assistance if you need any.” 

“Oh, would you?” you ask excitedly. “I’m still getting used to the organizational system here. And if anyone knows where it’s located, it’s probably you.” 

“You flatter me.” Lord Satan tilts his head slightly. “Now, what title are you looking for?” 

“It’s titled Grimorium Verium. Are you familiar with it?” 

“I am,” Lord Satan replies, lips pursing slightly. “My question is, what do you need with it? A grimoire on Black Magic isn’t exactly light reading.” 

Raising your eyebrows, you click your tongue at the lord. “Passing judgment on others’ reading habits? Interesting choice, Lord Satan. Why, just the other day I saw you with a copy of Heptameron.” 

Lord Satan stiffens slightly, perhaps uncomfortable with the fact that you had seen him. He hadn’t exactly been in a well-traveled place at the time and you wondered if Lord Simeon knew he was studying up on angel magic, and if he didn’t, what he would think if he did know. 

“And when, pray tell, did you see me with that?” 

You wink, pressing a finger to your lips. “Ah ah, some secrets are still mine. Anyway, I want it because it was recommended to me back in the human realm but since it’s so heavily restricted there I haven’t been able to get my hands on it. I had been hoping the Devildom has less of a ban on books, but perhaps I was mistaken?” 

“No,” Lord Satan says after a moment. “You weren’t. I’m just unused to humans searching for dark matter. If you follow me I can show you where it is.” 

“That would be delightful,” you say, accepting the arm he offers you. “And while we’re here, if you’d be so kind as to share any recommendations with me I would be immensely grateful.” 

“Topic preferences?” Lord Satan asks as he walks you through the towering shelves and displays. 

“None,” you reply. “I’m sure I’ll enjoy whatever you found worth reading.” 

*

You leave the library with a copy of Grimorium Verum, along with a few other books handpicked for you by the Avatar of Wrath. They were thick, with small text, and Lord Satan had warned you some weren’t translated to English, but you had accepted them anyway. The RAD library is a veritable treasure trove of information and you planned to wring everything you could out of it in the year that you had. It would be foolish not to.  

On your way to the House of Lamentation, you see two familiar figures on the street, weaving in between the carriages and carts. 

“Hello,” you call, waving them down. Lord Simeon and Sir Solomon were becoming more and more familiar to you, and you’ve found yourself enjoying their presence as you get to know them better. “Lovely afternoon, is it not?” 

“Hello, Lady F/N,” Sir Solomon greets warmly. “It is. Were you running errands?”

“Oh, no,” you say with a laugh, lifting the pile of books in your arms. “I was merely at the library. Lord Satan suggested some books for me so I’m excited to read them.” 

Lord Simeon examines the books in your grasp, a small furrow appearing between his brows. “Did you say Lord Satan suggested them?” 

“Yes,” you reply. “He was kind enough to recommend them to me when I asked. Is something the matter?” 

Lord Simeon starts, looking up at you hastily. “No, it’s just…” 

“Just?” you prompt after a moment, wondering if he too was going to criticize your choice in literature. Lord Simeon turns to Sir Solomon for a brief moment, who, you note, looks entirely too amused by a situation that you’re confused by. 

“It’s just that when Lord Satan and I last spoke, he mentioned one of the titles you hold. Specifically how dense and, er, boring he found it.” 

“Oh,” you say after a moment. 

“I did not mean to upset you, my lady,” Lord Simeon says, and you laugh.

“My lord, you have not. Thank you for the concern, and the truth.” You sigh. “It appears that Lord Satan is either testing me or playing a cruel prank. That is unfortunate, considering I had truly hoped to gain some insight from his favorite reading materials. It is of no matter, though,” you continue, squaring your shoulders, “for I shall finish them all and force him into a long-winded and in-depth discussion about their contents.” 

Sir Solomon barks a laugh, eying you appreciatively. “That’s a response I hadn’t expected. My lady, you are truly full of surprises.” 

“Well, I wish you luck in the matter,” Lord Simeon says. “I am sorry that Lord Satan found it appropriate to do such a thing.” 

“Oh, no need to apologize,” you say airily. “You are not the one at fault. And in my opinion, any book written is worth reading, even if it is only to confirm how useless it is. Anyway, I must be on my way, but it was a pleasure running into you both, as always.” 

“You as well,” Sir Solomon says with a small bow. “Please, let me know how it goes with Lord Satan. And I am fairly well-versed in many subjects so if you want someone to actually give you recommendations, I’d be more than willing.” 

“I’m sure I’ll take you up on that offer,” you say, and soon enough you’re alone once more, striding down the cobblestone path. 

*

A few days later finds you sitting in the garden, sipping a cup of fragrant tea as you skim through one of the books Lord Satan had given you. He was correct; they are all frightfully dense and boring, but you’re powering through. Though your hands itch to flip open Grumorium Verum, you know if you do, you’ll fail to come back to the other titles. 

“Oh, Lady F/N,” Lord Asmodeus trills, entering your line of vision. His waistcoat and pants are a crisp white, and his cravat is a beautiful shade of blue, a nice pop of color. As with every time you’ve seen him, he looks impeccably put together, wearing the garments like a second skin. “I hadn’t expected to run into you out here. What have you been up to?” 

You delicately mark your place in the book, closing it. “Only a bit of reading. And you?” 

Lord Asmodeus sighs, slumping down. “Oh, nothing in particular. I just saw how nice it was today and decided a walk in the gardens would do me much good.” 

“It is quite lovely,” you remark. “Would you care for some tea and cookies?” 

“As much as I’d love to spend some time with you, my lady,” Lord Asmodeus sighs, “I do have some business to attend to shortly. Good luck on your reading!” 

“Thank you, my lord.” You watch him stroll off, a small smile on your face. Your interactions with the fifth-born always leave you in a pleasant mood. After a moment, you devote yourself back to your reading. 

“Asmo said I might find you out here,” a calm voice calls a few minutes later, and you look up to be met with Lord Satan. “Doing a bit of reading?” 

Lord Simeon’s words echo in your head and you give Lord Satan an inviting smile. “I am! I’ve been making my way through your recommendations.” 

“Have you?” 

“Oh, yes,” you say, gesturing for Lord Satan to sit. “They’re not what I imagined your style to be, but if you liked them there must be some merit to them, of course. What did you think of the assertions made in Ars Memoriae? I found some of it to be fitting, based on my own personal experiences. Of course…” you continue to ramble, effectively trapping Lord Satan into a conversation he (quite clearly, in your opinion) doesn’t want to have. 

Revenge is sweet, especially paired with the delicious tea. You must ask for the blend next time you run into the duke. 

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[talonabraxas]

The Heptameron Conjuration of Jupiter

Another somewhat more involved prayer can be adapted from the Heptameron, a grimoire of spirit invocation attributed to Peter de Abano. A translation of the Heptameron by Joseph H. Peterson is available at Esoteric Archives. Rather than appealing to Jupiter himself, this invocation approaches the spirit by appealing to other spirits in the same cosmic hierarchy. The Heptameron also involves facing and calling upon spirits of the different directions. You can think of this type of prayer as locating yourself within the Great Chain of Being so as to best position yourself to appeal to a particular spirit.

This particular invocation invokes the planetary archangel of Jupiter, known as Sachiel (or Tzadkiel). The Heptameron planetary invocations are prefaced by invocations of angels of the relevant level of heaven in the four directions. Above the fifth heaven (the sphere of Mars) there are no angels of the air, so the prayers to Jupiter have more general prayers to a higher God rather than to a specific retinue of angels. An abbreviated ritual for appealing to the angel of Jupiter could go as follows:

[Facing East:] O great and most high God, honored world without end.

[Facing West:] O wise, pure and just God, of divine clemency, I beseech thee most holy father, that this day I may perfectly understand and accomplish my petition, work, and labor; Thou who livest and reignest world without end, Amen.

[Facing North:] O God strong and mighty from everlasting.

[Facing South:] O mighty and merciful God.

[Continuing to face South:] I Conjure and Confirm upon you, ye holy Angels, and by the name Cados, Cados, Cados, Eschereie, Eschereie, Eschereie, Hatim, Ya, strong founder of the worlds, Cantine, Jaym, Janic, Anic, Calbot, Sabbac, Berifay, Alnaym: And by the name Adonay, who created Fishes, and Creeping things in the waters, and Birds upon the face of the earth, and flying towards Heaven, in the fifth day; and by the names of the Angels serving in the sixth host, before Pastor, a holy Angel, and a great and powerful Prince; and by the name of his Star, which is Jupiter, and by the name of his Seal, and by the name Adonay, the great God, creator of all things; and by the name of all Stars, and by their Power and Virtue, and by all the names aforesaid, I conjure thee, Sachiel a great Angel, who art chief ruler of Thursday, that for me thou labour, [speak your own petition or request here]. —Heptameron, XXII. Considerations for Thursday,

"Assembly of Gods around Jupiter's Throne" Talon Abraxas

[wizardfiend]

oh yeah. i like the new one much better. she's got that sinister aura

#digital art #pixel art #aseprite #heptameron #heptameron game #7/26/2023 #plus it actually has four colors instead of five #oh geez. i wonder how this looks if you're red-green colorblind #oh!! thankfully it looks fine #thank you online checkers #i actually really like those colors too :0 #2023