Ego as Magic Weapon

The Ego as a Magical Weapon: A Taoist Perspective on Embracing and Harnessing the EgoAbstractThis paper explores the concept of the ego as a magical weapon from a Taoist perspective, challenging the prevailing notion of ego annihilation in certain psychonaut and occult communities. Drawing from Taoist principles, it argues that rather than seeking to destroy the ego, individuals can cultivate a harmonious relationship with it, utilizing its transformative power for personal growth and spiritu...

Most Famous Sorceresses of Greek Mythology

Witchcraft and sorcery, sometimes also referred to as "pharmakeia," relates to magic, working with herbs, potions, and the ancient healing arts. Although the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece all had unique powers and magical abilities of their own, there are a few figures that stand out as the most famous sorceresses in Greek mythology. Circe         The Greek sorceress Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses, by John William Waterhouse, 1891. Source: Gallery Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom    ...

The Mistholme Museum of Mystery Morbidity and Morality

The Mistholme Museum of Mystery, Morbidity, and Morality is, for one thing, the piece of media with the longest title I’ve possibly ever reviewed. It’s also a podcast series with a premise I love. Though I have no idea how well Warehouse 13 holds up in quality or how well it has aged with its content since 2009, I used to be a massive fan of that series, and The Mistholme Museum feels like its cousin. There’s just something so appealing about the curio shop, warehouse, or museum of weird thin...

Moon Garden

Every now and then, a new film surprises you with something that should always be true: movie-making is magic-making. Especially so when its tricks happen in-camera, with instruments as practical as lighting, costumes, sets, and ideas. Ryan Stevens Harris’ "Moon Garden" is one such escape from zeroes and ones overload and general cynicism about where movies may be going. It is a horror/fantasy that puts every bit of its imagination on the screen and constantly impresses with its DIY spectacle...

The Sound of Magic Ending Explained

Adapted from a webtoon called Annarasumanara, Netflix’s latest Korean-language release, The Sound of Magic, is a quick watch at only six episodes—much shorter than most K-drama fare. For that runtime, the drama bites off a bit more than it can chew in terms of storyline, which makes the final episode action-packed with plot points, including reveals concerning magician Ri-eul’s past and the identity of Seo Ha-yoon’s murderer. The ending also must wrap up Ah-yi and Il-deung’s respective storie...

Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla as Science Fiction Characters

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Six Consequences of Poorly Thought-Out Magic Systems

Any story that features magic has a magic system, be it in the form of overtly supernatural sorcery or in the form of technology so advanced it would make Arthur C. Clarke blush. Here at Mythcreants, we have a number of articles that will teach you how to build a magic system, whether it’s rational, eclectic, or even meant for superheroes. That’s not what we’re doing today. Instead, this post is a cautionary tale, taking a look at exactly what can happen if you don’t put in the ef...

Spellbound - Dragging Down the Moon

People used magic to get out of Roman toilets alive and other revelations about daily life in ancient world

Boban Docevski in Instant ArticlesStrangeness People used magic to get out of Roman toilets alive and other revelations about daily life in ancient world There is no doubt about the importance of ancient Roman advances in science, technology, and philosophy. On the other hand, some aspects of their lifestyle and habits remain controversial.AdThe ancient Roman Empire was truly a force to be reckoned with. Through their monumental efforts, the Romans managed to conquer a huge...

Western magic - esoteric symbols for rituals

The Perception Scope - Psychedelic Frontier

ShopAboutContact Subscribestoriestipsmusicarttrip toysresearchlibertyspiritualitybest ofMy new book Magic Medicine is now available!Magic Medicine is an armchair adventurer's guide to all substances psychedelic. From ayahuasca to LSD you'll find it in the 23 fascinating chapters of this illustrated hardcover. With mind-blowing facts and lore about psychedelic fish, "mad" Himalayan honey, and even the pitch-bending "audio hallucinogen" DiPT, even veteran trip...

FCM | Fellowship of Christian Magicians

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