Melqart

Melqart is a Phoenician god of strength, death, the sun, sea, and Tyre Lebanon. He’s the son of Astarte and Ba’al. He was synchronized with Heracles, Asclepius, Adonis, Apis, Amun, Mithra, Kronos, Apollo, and Zeus. In his cult he was also called Tyrian Heracles. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melqart?wprov=sfla1

Watcher

Today I wanted to write about Watcher (Ir) a class of angelic beings from the books of Daniel and Enoch. Watchers are angels sent to Earth that watch over humans. However, some began to lust after human women so we’re unable to return to heaven. Some Watchers took human wives resulting in the Nephilim. Some

Kušuh

For the full moon I wanted to write about Kušuh, a Hurrian lunar deity. He’s married to Nikkal and is the father of Šauška and Teshub. He was synchronized with Sīn and Arma. He’s one of the few pan-Hurrian gods and was often worshipped alongside Teshub. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ku%C5%A1u%E1%B8%AB?wprov=sfla1

Asmodeus

Today I wanted to write about Asmodeus, a demon/djinn of wrath, lust, revenge, and Aquarius. Asmodeus is a king of Hell who appeared in the book of Tobit where he kills all of the suitors of Sarah, daughter of Reuel, until he is bound by Archangel Raphael. Asmodeus is most likely of Persian origin. Sources:

Anu

Today I wanted to write about Anu, a Sumerian sky god. Anu is a primordial god with no parents or is the son of Kishar and Anshar. He’s the father of Enki, Hadad, Ninisina, Amurru, Nisaba, Enlil, and Ishtar, among others. He was synchronized with Ouranos. He was often worshipped alongside Ki and Ishtar. Sources:

Our Lady of Zeitoun

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of Zeitoun, a Marian apparition that happened in Cairo. Our Lady of Zeitoun appeared dressed in white at the Virgin Mary Coptic Church in 1968. During the first sighting, she was believed to be a nun attempting suicide but as the police came to the scene, she

Sachiel

Today I wanted to write about Sachiel a Christian Cabbalist angel associated with Thursday, Jupiter, wealth, and protection from illness. He is the leader of the Cherubim. His name is often written three times on talismans to protect from diseases. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachiel?wprov=sfla1

Teshub

Today I wanted to write about Teshub, a Hurrian weather god. He is a son of Anu and Kumarbi. He’s married to Hepat. He was synchronized with Hadad, Ba’al, and others. His main cult was in Kumme where he was worshipped alongside his mother. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teshub?wprov=sfla1

Our Lady of Soufanieh

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of Soufanieh, a Syrian Marian apparition. Our Lady of Soufanieh is a title given to an apparition of the Virgin Mary just outside of Damascus. The first sighting was in 1982 when pure olive oil sprouted from a Marian image, which held healing properties. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Soufanieh?wprov=sfla1

Saint Clare of Assisi

Today I wanted to write about Saint Clare of Assisi a patron Saint of eye health, televisions, needlework, goldsmithing, and ESP. Clare was one of the first followers of the religious order of the Franciscans. Her and aunt Bianca left her father’s house on palm Sunday 1212, cutting their hair and becoming nuns. Her main

Stolas

Today I wanted to write about Stolas, a Goetic Demon prince of Hell who teaches astrology, herbalism, and crystal magick. Stolas is the general to 26 legions. Sources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1byezg8_i2a6f3l7BXFkoG4CxfHkBI8Sn/view?usp=drivesdk

Manat

Today I wanted to write about Manat, an Arabian goddess of time, fate, and fortune. She is the older sister of Al-Lat and Al-Uzza. Her and her sisters were worshipped as trinity at Mecca before the rise of Islam in the region. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manat_%28goddess%29?wprov=sfla1

Seraph

Today I wanted to write about Seraph, the highest class of angel in Christian theology. The Seraphim are firey six winged beings often with draconic or serpentine features who attend to the Thrown of God. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seraph?wprov=sfla1

Madonna Della Strada

Today I wanted to write about the Madonna Della Strada (Mary of the Good Road) an Italian Marian title who is the patron of the Jesuit Order. Madonna Della Strada originated as a 13th century fresco who was said to protect soldiers during war. At least three churches in the United States alone are named

Shala

Today I wanted to write about Shala, a Mesopotamian goddesses of weather and grain. She us the wife of Hadad. Shala was sometimes invoked for the protection against dogs. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shala?wprov=sfla1

Moloch

Today I wanted to write about Moloch, a Canaanite god of the underworld often depicted around fire. Moloch is mentioned 5 times in the book of Leviticus warning against the worship of Moloch and condemning human sacrifice. Moloch may be the same as Adrammelech, Melqart, and/or Ba’al. In Hebrew sources, it was mentioned that child

Marut

Today I wanted to write about Marut, a fallen angel who teaches the art of sorcery. Marut is part of a duo with Harut, they were kicked out of Heaven together for complaining about humans, as a punishment they were forced to live on earth where they now try to tempt humans into evil by

Our Lady of La Naval de Manila

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of La Naval de Manila, a Filipino Marian title who is the patroness of Asia. Our Lady of La Naval de Manila started as a venerable image of Our Lady of the Rosary which was made of hardwood and Ivory. The image was installed in Santo Domingo

Elagabalus

Today I wanted to write about Elagabalus, a Roman–Arab god of the sun and mountains. Elagabalus is married to Astarte or Urania. He was sometimes synchronized with Sol. While his cult was in Rome his main festival was held on the summer solstice. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elagabalus_%28deity%29?wprov=sfla1

Anqa

Today I wanted to write about Anqa, an Arabian spirit associated with the sun. Anqa lives with the Djinn where the sun sets at Mount Qaf. She’s known for her long white neck and four colourful wings, although always considered a bird she has characteristics of all living beasts. Her diet is exclusively made up

Our Lady of Peace

With today being The Solemnity of Mary I wanted to write about Our Lady of Peace, a Marian title used to refer to the Virgin Mary in her aspect of being a mother and the patron of peace, the SS.CC, El Salvador, Maine, and Hawai’i. Our Lady of Peace was first recognized in France through

The Magi

Today for the Holidays I wanted to write about the Magi (three wise men, or three kings) a trio of Zoroastrianism priests venerated in Christianity. The three Magi (Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar) each came to visit the Christ Child from the East, Balthazar from Arabia, Melchior from Persia, and Caspar from India. The three of