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<strong>the</strong> realm <strong>of</strong> Ereshkigal and etc. No wonder that demons were<br />

divided into groups <strong>of</strong> seven: <strong>the</strong> Galla, <strong>the</strong> and <strong>the</strong> Maskim<br />

demons. As we have <strong>the</strong> Maskim seem to be primeval<br />

entities - <strong>of</strong>fspring <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> god Anu, and an evil / dark counterpart <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

seven main who to <strong>the</strong> constellation <strong>of</strong> Pleiades. The<br />

Maskim exist on both macrocosmic and microcosmic level. They are<br />

principles <strong>of</strong> chaos which act <strong>the</strong> divine order: against light, peace,<br />

laws, and human and gods' inventions. But also<br />

re!)re:serlt dark instincts, hidden atavistic primal -<br />

inherent in human spirit, but to <strong>the</strong> utmost regions <strong>of</strong><br />

consciousness. On <strong>the</strong> microcosmic level <strong>the</strong>y <strong>the</strong> antinomian<br />

impulses which drive man towards individual isolation and self­<br />

deification. They are <strong>the</strong> hurricane <strong>of</strong> initiators <strong>of</strong> dynamics, so<br />

essential for <strong>the</strong> maintenance <strong>of</strong> cosmic harmony.<br />

An Incantation to Summon <strong>the</strong> Seven<br />

(Based on Chaldean Magic: Its Origin and Development)<br />

May <strong>the</strong> Ritual begin!<br />

They are Seven<br />

are Seven<br />

In <strong>the</strong> depths <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ocean, <strong>the</strong>y are Seven<br />

In <strong>the</strong> brilliancy <strong>of</strong> heavens, <strong>the</strong>y are Seven<br />

They proceed from <strong>the</strong> ocean depths<br />

proceed from <strong>the</strong> hidden retreat<br />

are nei<strong>the</strong>r male nor female<br />

These which stretch out like chains<br />

have no spouse<br />

They do not produce children<br />

They are strangers to benevolence<br />

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