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jeudi 28 mars 2013

The Function And Evolution Of Love Spells In Ancient Times

By Brenda Collins


Love spells became a part of culture as soon as romance became valued. They are a part of almost every historical era. During ancient times, the most common spell used wax idols that represented the caster's loved one. The charms were usually cast to influence the gods' power to create a romantic bond between two people.

Romance has been the most imperative aim of most kinds of witchcraft. It has been all pervasive, having a role in many eras and cultures. Initially, charms were cast to force the target to fulfill the desires of the caster. Offerings were often made to deities so that they would offer the caster more luck in his romantic life.

Druids were seen as spiritual authorities in Celtic culture. They were used to heal the ill, fix legal arguments and predict the future. They were seen to hold an authority that was paralleled only by kings. Modern druid beliefs center around nature. Trees are viewed as sacred, and oak groves are used as the home for rituals.

Druids encourage romantic spellcasters to have focused intent to avoid attracting an unintended target. They also insist on responsibility, with the caster being encouraged to be certain about what he wishes for. A positive intent is an important prequel to magic in love spells that work.

Druid magic makes use of frankincense, sandalwood, cinnamon and myrrh to gain the favor of a loved one. The ingredients are blended in the same room as the target, as the fragrance is believed to have magical properties that will merge the energies of two people. Alternatively, a wedding ring, wine class and red ribbon are arranged, and an incantation is recited every Friday for three weeks.

In ancient Egypt, romance was seen to be controlled by deities. Magic was used to mend marriages, reunite lovers or rid a competitor from a relationship. Rituals called for the assistance of daimons, which were divine spirits. They would appear to the magician in the caster's or target's dreams. Incantations were used to invoke the participation of divinity. Ingredients and objects, which usually belonged to the beloved, were used during casting.

The gods of ancient Egypt were an important part of romantic life. Apis and Min were in charge of fertility. Bastet, the cat god, was seen to control affection, and Hathor lorded over romance. Myrrh was seen as one of Hathor's favored substances, so it was an important role in many charms of this time.

In Ancient Greece and Rome, belief in deities formed the core of everyday life. Magic was used to invoke their assistance. Philosophy, medicine and religion were interwoven, so spells were performed in temples. Herbs that were seen to incite passion were offered in public areas.

The most common ancient charm used in Rome by women was cast to strengthen the bond between couples. Men preferred erotic charms, which were used to make the magician more attractive to his beloved. Prostitutes used erotic charms to increase their profits.

In ancient Rome, Eros was responsible for creating bonds between lovers. Love spells during this time changed profoundly when monogamy became a legal requirement for marriage. Romantic rites were discouraged as dark midnight ceremonies became popular.




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