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Osiris

About

Osiris is the central god of the Egyptian Pantheon as well as the god of the afterlife, the dead, resurrection, life, fertility, vegetation and agriculture. He was the son of Geb and Nut, the husband of Isis, and the father of Horus as well as Anubis in some accounts. He is the ruler of the Egyptian underworld and the judge of the dead.

He is associated with the crook and flail, Alef crown, mummification, gauze, djed, ostrich feathers and fish.

Lore

Osiris ruled over Egypt alongside his wife Isis, he was a just ruler who taught agriculture to the people of Egypt. His brother Set grew jealous of Osiris and devised a plan to murder him. Set had a luxurious box built specifically to Osiris’ measurements and held a competition that whoever fit inside the box would receive it.

When Osiris laid in the box, Set sealed it with molten lead and sliced it into twenty-six pieces before throwing them into the Nile river. Isis searched vigorously for each piece and once she found them all rejoined them. She performed a sacred ritual to revive Osiris long enough for her to be impregnated with their son Horus.

Isis then mummified Osiris’ body and gave him a proper burial which allowed him to descend to the underworld where he would fairly judge the souls of the dead.

Personal Thoughts

Osiris’ story represents the Egyptians relationship with death. Death is not limited to simply mortals but even the Gods can die and nothing can prevent it. The major difference between the Egyptian Pantheon and other Pantheons is that their belief system focuses more on the afterlife given that the head God of their pantheon is the ruler of the afterlife instead of the skies/heavens.

When to invoke

Given Osiris’ association with the afterlife and mummification when to invoke him is fairly obvious. It is best to invoke Osiris after someone has passed away and has been buried.

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King Arthur

Though his actual existence is questionable it can not be denied his contribution and inspiration to those over the years. The idea of Camelot, the Holy Grail, Excalibur and the Knights of the Round Table have inspired many people to strive to be better as well as giving people the courage to do what’s right. It is because of the stories of his ideals and his actions that he is recognized by the Kaleidoscopic Path for Leadership.

“It is often in the time of greatest strife, when a land and its people rest on the precipice of destruction, that a hero shall rise to deliver them from ruin. So it was in the ancient land of the Britons, a realm torn asunder by darkness and war, that the greatest king they would ever know would come. He was Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon, King and Warden of Camelot.

His coming was prophesied by the great wizard Merlin, glimpsed in a comet burning though the night sky, herald of the monarch who would unite all Camelot and usher her into a new age of peace and prosperity. Though little older than a boy when King Uther fell and the mantle of ruler was passed down to him, Arthur would rise and take hold of his destiny as savior of his people. Benevolent and adept in statecraft, honourable and cunning in war, Arthur was the symbol of a new Briton.

In his hand is Excalibur, that mythic blade of divine power that only the most just of rulers may wield. Ever since the fateful day she first came into his possession, the sword has never left Arthur’s side, and countless are the foes he has brought low with her, the blade’s power amplified even further by his exemplary prowess in battle.

Arthur has withstood any foe who has sought Camelot’s downfall, be it the numberless hordes from beyond the seas or the sinister plots of those from within his own house. No matter the scheme, or the enemy, with the aid of his mage Merlin and his knights, Arthur has prevailed, for so long as he draws breath, Camelot’s lord shall not rest until her safety is won.“

Information from: https://smite.gamepedia.com/King_Arthur

Notable events and reasons for veneration

Pulling the sword Caliburn, the sword of selection, from the stone
Receiving Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake
Forming the Knights of the Round Table
Fighting to protect Britain from invaders
Inspiring generations to fight against evil
Being a symbol of honor and loyalty

Image Source: https://smite.gamepedia.com/King_Arthur

Heimdallr

Heimdallr is the guardian of Asgard and stands guard over the rainbow bridge Bifrost in his house Himinbjorg. He posses the horn Gjallarhorn and has keen eyesight and hearing to keep watch for invaders or the beginning of Ragnarok.

Being such a dedicated guard there aren’t many stories about Heimdallr but there is one revolving around Heimdallr turning into a seal to fight Loki after he had stolen Freya’s necklace. It is foretold that during Ragnarok Heimdall and Loki would battle and that they would slay each other.

Image Source: http://historyofvikings.com/god-heimdall/

Moon Magic

As the name implies this kind of magic involves calling upon the energies of the Moon. The different phases of the moon can be used to boost certain spells. Many cultures have believed in the power of the moon and many goddesses related to magic are associated with the moon.

New Moon

From the day of the new moon to three and a half days after. It helps with beginnings, romance, health and new jobs or business ventures.

Waxing Moon

From seven to fourteen day after the new moon. It helps with courage, success, love, luck, health, friendship and wealth.

Full Moon

From fourteen to seventeen and a half days after the new moon. It is a great time for divination and prophecy rituals. It is also a great time for boosting the power of rituals for love, knowledge or money.

Waning Moon

From three and a half to ten and a half days after the full moon. It is useful for banishing magic.

Information Source: http://paganlearning.com

Literary Sources

Wiccapedia

Moses

Moses played a major role in Christianity by leading the Isrealites out of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments from God. Many of the commandments provided important guidelines to them and hold up well today like honouring your parents, avoiding adultery, theft, and murder. It is for these deeds that he is recognized by the Kaleidoscopic Path for his contributions to human Spirituality.

Notable events and reasons for veneration

Being adopted and raised by the Egyptian royalty
Receiving a message from God through the burning bush
The Ten Plagues of Egypt
Exodus of the Isrealites from Egypt
Splitting the Red Sea
Receiving the Ten Commandments

Image Source:https://nikkipruitt182.wordpress.com/2013/09/22/where-was-moses-buried/

Fenrir

Fenrir is the most infamous wolf in Norse mythology. He is the son of Loki and is the father of Skoll and Hati. He was destined to grow to be quite powerful and ferocious and because of this was kept in Valhalla. Many of the gods feared Fenrir except Tyr who fed him.

As he continued to grow the other gods feared that if left alone he would spread destruction across the nine realms and thus decided a plan to restrain him. They attempted to bind him in chains with the assertion of a test of strength for Fenrir. Fenrir with the intent to impress the gods broke free of the chains each and every time.

After realizing that no simple chain would be able to hold him they went to the Dwarves for assistance who forged a binding that resembled a ribbon but would be able to hold Fenrir.

They brought it to Fenrir who upon seeing its appearance suspected the gods of some trickery. He would only let them rap it around them if one of them put their hand in his mouth and if there was an enchantment on it he would bite down and devour the god’s hand.

The only god who stepped forward was Tyr who upon the binding of Fenrir had his hand devoured. It was foretold that during Ragnarok Fenrir would brake free of his confinement and kill Odin only to be killed in return by Odin’s son Vidarr.

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga is a popular and terrifying figure in Slavic folklore. She is described as an elderly woman with a long crooked nose and long iron teeth and wears dirty and ragged clothes. She flies using a pestle and mortar with a broom to sweep away any trail she might have left behind.

She lives in the forest in a house that is supported with two giant chicken legs. It is able to uproot and move when ever Baba Yaga needs it to. The house has no windows and often the door will only appear once it is told a magical phrase, “Turn your back to the forest, your front to me.” The house is surrounded by a picket fence made from human bones with skulls on top.

Depending on the situation or her mood, Baba Yaga can be either a helpful or harmful individual. There are many stories of her punishing individuals who wonder into her forest as well as stories of her lending assistance under certain situations.

Image Source: https://blog.continentalcurrency.ca/creepy-creatures/

Frigg

About

Frigg is the wife of Odin and is the gueen of the Norse Pantheon. She is associated with foresight, wisdom as well as marriage and Friday is named after her, originally called Friggsday in Old English. She is famous for her foreknowledge and is the mother of the god Baldr.

When to invoke

Like with Hera she can be invoked at weddings as well in situations that would benefit from foresight like with planning a wedding or other events that require a lot of preparation.

Image Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/frigg-queen-asgard-beloved-norse-goddess-mother-009707

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale is credited with founding modern nursing practices which she put into practice and helped spread during the Crimean War. It is thanks to her work that modern nursing practices and care for the sick was established. It is because of these efforts that she is recognized by the Kaleidoscopic Path for her contributions to human wellness.

Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale

Odin

About

Odin is the head god of the Norse pantheon and is referred to as the All-Father. He is the Norse god of wisdom, knowledge, poetry, sorcery, healing, royalty, death, the gallows, war and victory as well as being the originator of the runic alphabet. He is married to the goddess Frigg and is known in Old English as Woden which is the origin of Wednesday which was originally Wodensday.

Odin wields the spear Gungnir and is often accompanied by his familiars, the wolves Geri and Freki, and the ravens Huginn and Muninn who bring him information from all over Midgard. He resides in Valhalla, an enormous hall, located in the realm of Asgard where he gathers the souls of fallen warriors in preparation for Ragnarok.

Lore

Odin is portrayed with one-eye, this is because in his search for wisdom he came across Mimir’s well deep within the roots of the world tree Yggdrasil. He asked to drink from the well and Mimir told him that those who seek the knowledge of the well must pay a great price which once a traveler has learned of this price they refuse it.

Odin asked what the price of knowledge was and when he was told that it was his eye he contemplated the decision before accepting the cost. Mimir took out his horn and filled it before giving it to him. As he drank the water he saw all the hardships both men an gods would have to face.

Once the horn was empty he plucked out his right eye and handed it to Mimir who in turn dropped it into the well as a sign for all who came of the price that Odin paid for wisdom.

When to invoke

The most common situation to invoke Odin is when going off to battle though he can also be invoked in situations where wisdom is required or on matters of leadership.