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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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