The Organisation and Religion to Re-unite All Religions

 

Introduction

 

Many years ago, when I first began to actively study paganism and the occult in general, I heard and read about many references to "the Old Ways ." As I was unsure of quite what this meant at the time, I decided to try to find out what seemed to be the oldest historically documented religious and magickal traditions. Much to my surprise, I found that there was (and is) a great deal written about the Sumerian culture. I also found that some information still exists about the Zoroastrian tradition, though this seems a bit harder to come by. Of greatest note within the Zoroastrian traditional texts are the "Oracles of Zoroaster" and "Thus Spake Zarathustra."

I also found (to my surprise at the time) that there still exist a number of people who identify themselves as followers of the Sumerian/Mesopotamian traditions and the Ancient Ones. These "Meso-pagans" (as some call them) are similar to the Zoroastrians in the sense that the devoted followers of both faiths have taken it upon themselves to be the keepers of an ancient and sacred flame; quite literally so with the Zoroastrians, whose lamp has been kept aflame since around the same time Sumer first began. It is thanks to such followers that these ancient traditions have continued to exist and even to adapt and grow into the present day.

Almost inevitably during my studies into the occult, I came across a copy of what is referred to as the "Simon Necronomicon;" so called because the editor of the book simply calls himself "Simon." There is a great deal of controversy and debate about the many versions of the "Necronomicon," as well as a great deal of misleading information on the subject. From my own studies, many parts of the Simon Necronomicon do seem to be based on actual Sumerian beliefs and practices, as well as legitimate occult theory in general. However, many parts of the book also come from the writings of H.P. Lovecraft, the infamous horror-fiction writer.

The introduction to the Simon Necronomicon includes some questionable associations between the Sumerian beliefs, Lovecraft's "Cthulu Mythos," the Judeo-Christian Bible, and even some of the writings of Aleister Crowley. Having personally studied many of these areas (including having read some of Lovecraft's fiction), I feel that some of the associations that "Simon" makes may have some merit to them, but I also strongly feel that they should be taken with a grain of salt, so to speak.

As far as the practical uses of the Simon Necronomicon are concerned, I have experimented with many of the spells and rituals with successful results. In fact, many of the spells (the banishings and exorcisms, in particular) are VERY potent. It is possible that such results can be obtained because of the intent and belief (if only temporary) of the magician. It is further plausible that when rituals are practiced with any sort of results, it creates certain "pathways" for energies to travel, making it easier to produce similar results. These concepts are some of the key factors in occult theory, and also form the basic principles of Chaos magick.

Whatever the case may be the spells within the Simon Necronomicon work. Period. One may hear and read a great deal of terrifying stories about the horrendous fates that may befall those whom have performed the spells or rituals incorrectly in some way--know that these stories and warnings are not without merit. The dangers involved in working with these spells are very real, as the magician seems to be connecting with Powers that are truly Primal in nature, and which may have deep Psychic and psychological implications. I strongly recommend that anyone interested in these spells or in any sort of summonings read my article, "The Occult Significance of Summoning Spirits" before attempting to perform any such spell or ritual. I also strongly recommend doing research into any area of study one may be interested in. "Dabbling" or "jumping into" anything leaves one in a state of unpreparedness, which can lead to potentially dangerous situations.

Regardless of what your opinion may be of the "Necronomicon," all information that I share on the Sumerian/Mesopotamian beliefs and practices will, to the best of my abilities and understandings, be drawn directly from documented historical information and/or legitimate modern beliefs and practices.

It is my sincere hope that I might be able to share, along with my knowledge and information, some sense of the love and appreciation that I have for this beautifully enduring culture.

 

 

 

Blessed Be!

~Awen Eldorath

 

 

August 24 th 2005