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"* 'A clear and scholarly picture of the different personalities of Bast and Sekhmet and their role in Egyptian religion.' Prediction * 'If either Bast or Sekhmet is your matron deity then you simply have to have this book, but it's also great for those who love cats, have a cat, or those who are interested in the Ancient Egyptian religion. This book is highly recommended.' The Firefly's Circle * Illustrated with photographs, drawings and computer-generated vizualizations * First time in paperback"
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A unique work on the history and magic of the Egyptian feline goddesses, "Bast and Sekhmet", from the ancient land of majestic splendour and long-held secrets. Practising pagans Storm Constantine and Eloise Coquio discuss the important role cats - who have been both worshipped as gods and reviled as demons - play in many people's lives, not just as pets but as spiritual totems. A manual for magic incorporates all the rituals the authors' circle have used, with suggestions for creating one's own, whether working solo or in groups. Also discussed are such aspects as temple creation, attuning with your own cat familiar, and ritual techniques. Finally, the authors suggest ways in which you can work in Bast's name in this world, such as by 'adopting' a lion or helping animal charities. "Bast and Sekhmet Eyes of Ra" was written in response to the ever-increasing popularity of and demand for information about these powerful and mysterious deities - ancient goddesses for the new millennium.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have come across many books that deal with ancient Egyptian myths and religion, but this is the only one that discusses the Feline Deities, focusing on Bast and Shekmet. The part of the book that deals with the myths and origins of the feline Deities is excellent and the product of detailed research. It sheds light to some myths that have been around on the web for sometime concerning the Feline Goddesses. The ritual part is also very good. It starts with the basics for beginners and advances to more extended visualisations. A novice may find it hard to follow, but with study and persistence these rituals really pay off. There are also included several oil and incense recipes, but, in my opinion, one of the book's highlights is an ancient prayer to Osiris to heal a cat bitten by a scorpion. Although scorpion bites are rare these days, this actual ancient Egyptian prayer can be adapted to help a sick cat. I believe that this is an essential book for every pagan, especially the cat lover, and everyone who wishes to follow the "Pawprints of the Gods".
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
And still the only one which looks at Bast and Sekhmet - in fact either of them. There's still only a couple of useful web sites out there so a must really ...
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Better than I thought it would be!
27 Jan 2004
Format:Hardcover
Oh yes this book is great! I love it! I brought this book because I had a good vibe about it and I was so right. Both Storm Constantine and Elousie Coquio have a deep love and respect for Bast and Sekhmet. They give historical facts and the myths of Bast and Sekhmet as well as the other feline gods and goddesses of Egypt. Then they have some real good ritual and meditations. Its not extremly Wicca orintaded at all so if youre looking for Egyptian Wicca then this is not the book. But I am having a real hard time putting this book down. They also go on describing about aura colors, and breathing techniques that I never found in any book. This is one of a kind and if you are intereted in these goddesses then the price is worth it. This is not traditional Egyptian magick as even both authers stress this. This is something their group does. I am not quite finished with this book but I have learned some new information and techniques. The book is nicley written and well organized. The charges are beautyful. They also have a section in the book on recipes to make oils and incenses. Their spells use a ritualized pathworking and meditation. Its not something that is simple and easy. But its not so complicated where you just wanna throw this book off a wall. Rven those who hav a little experience with magick will find this book satisfying. And for those who have a lot of time under their belts with magick you may find this book satisfying as well. I have yet to do all their rituals in this book and I look forward to doing them. I also find that their way of raising the cone of power interesting and more intricate than what Im used to. I really love this book. Thank you Stom and Elouise for writting such a wonderful book on Bast and Sekhmet!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Really great book!
21 Nov 2011
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This book has fact, myth and ritual--and is well written. Like the previous reviewer, I found that I could not put it down. The book is a beautiful tribute to the roles of Bast and Sekhmet in both ancient (as far as we know) and modern life.
4 of 15 people found the following review helpful
missed the point that women ran the temples, the misogyist of rome rewrote history as they wanted it to be
26 Dec 2010
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Author missed that the god's wife role was a middle ground role and myth. To the Romans women were confined to indoor slaves, killed as a warm up to a gladiator fight. Egyptian women built and ran temples as well as legal office. they new blood was part of life, seperate from unclean fluids. I'd hope that the author would catch this fact. Yet she asert the roman created culture of male dominated temples. She gets and f for history-herstory.
C for clearlly written exercise and encouraging one to think about why they using this system and use it for the greater good. Find out through trial and error what they do, she doesn't give a clue.
C for clearlly written exercise and encouraging one to think about why they using this system and use it for the greater good. Find out through trial and error what they do, she doesn't give a clue.
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