Author Archives: kallistaqbhwt

The Key and the Gateway

Posted on April 13, 2013

  Finally found the right Key for my ‘Gateway’. And what a team they make!

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Shout Out

Posted on April 10, 2013

Shout out to my friends with scholarly inclinations: I’m doing some research and I’m looking for some resources on nome cults, that is specific temples (shrines, priesthood, etc.) at specific nomes/cult centres. If there’s any mention on rivalries between nomes … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Resources | 4 Comments

A Ray of Light…

Posted on March 28, 2013

…in an increasingly dark place. I’ve been away from the online world for quite some time, life duties prevented me from keeping up with the latest happenings. Upon my return I’ve come across a handful of people speaking out against … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Respect and Kindness

Posted on March 13, 2013

People’s relationships with their Deities or Spirits (to simplify matters a bit let’s call Them Powers) are as varied as can be. From priesthood in Their service to one time ritual and all in between. They can be your Friends, … Continue reading →

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Priests of Sekhmet as Healers

Posted on March 3, 2013

The other day I stumbled upon this little paragraph in Ritner’s Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice and I just have to share it because many people think of Sekhmet  solely as a destroyer, completely disregarding Her role as a … Continue reading →

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‘Right names’ and ‘wrong names’

Posted on March 2, 2013

I often see a discussion (and sometimes not the most polite exchange of words) regarding ‘right names’ and ‘wrong names’ when it comes to the Egyptian Deities. Most usually it’s in regards to the whole Isis/Aset issue but it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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In thanks. SO happy right now!

Posted on January 23, 2013

Ever since last year I’ve been trying to find an affordable copy of the book ‘The Anubieion at Saqqara vol. I – The Settlement and the Temple Precinct’, a survey of the site by D.G Jeffreys and H.S. Smith. A … Continue reading →

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Thoughts at the beginning of the year

Posted on January 18, 2013

When 2013 started I made a decision of not involving myself in heated debates. No time, no energy, no desire nor inclination to do so. For me at this point in time, it’s a waste. I could use the time … Continue reading →

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2012 in review – Thank you everyone! Have a Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2012

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 5,400 views in 2012. If every person who reached the … Continue reading →

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Growth and Change

Posted on December 24, 2012

Hello my lovelies, I hope you all are well and in good health. As you may have noticed, I took a bit of a break from writing on here. We’re still in mourning but things are gradually shifting towards better … Continue reading →

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