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  The Complete Simon 
  Necronomicon 
    
  INTRODUCTION 
  IN THE MID - 1920's, roughly two blocks from where the Warlock Shop once stood, in 
  Brooklyn Heights, lived a quiet, reclusive man, an author of short stories, who eventually 
  divorced his wife of two years and returned to his boyhood home in Rhode Island, where 
  he lived with his two aunts. Born on August 20, 1890, Howard Phillips Lovecraft would 
  come to exert an impact on the literary world that dwarfs his initial successes with Weird 
  Tales magazine in 1923. He died, tragically, at the age of 46 on March 15, 1937, a victim 
  of cancer of the intestine and Bright's Disease. Though persons of such renown as 
  Dashiell Hammett were to become involved in his work, anthologising it for publication 
  both here an abroad, the reputation of a man generally conceded to be the "Father of 
  Gothic Horror" did not really come into its own until the past few years, with the massive 
  re-publication of his works by various houses, a volume of his selected letters, and his 
  biography. In the July, 1975, issue The Atlantic Monthly, there appeared a story entitled 
  "There Are More Things", written by Jorge Luis Borges, "To the memory of H.P. 
  Lovecraft". This gesture by a man of the literary stature of Borges is certainly an 
  indication that Lovecraft has finally ascended to his rightful place in the history of 
  American literature, nearly forty years after his death. 
   
  In the same year that Lovecraft found print in the pages of Weird Takes, another 
  gentleman was seeing his name in print; but in the British tabloid press. 
   
  NEW SINISTER REVELATIONS OF ALEISTER CROWLEY read the front page of 
  the Sunday Express. It concerned testimony by one of the notorious magician's former 
  followers (or, actually, the wife of one of his followers) that Crowley had been 
  responsible for the death of her husband, at the Abbey of Thelema, in Cefalu, Sicily. The 
  bad press, plus the imagined threat of secret societies, finally forced Mussolini to deport 
  the Great Beast from Italy. Tales of horrors filled the pages of the newspapers in England 
  
   
   
  for weeks and months to come: satanic rituals, black masses, animal sacrifice, and even 
  human sacrifice, were reported - or blatantly lied about. For although many of the stories 
  were simply not true or fanciful exaggeration, one thing was certain: Aleister Crowley 
  was a Magician, and one of the First Order. 
   
  Born on October 12, 1875, in England - in the same country as Shakespeare - Edward 
  Alexander Crowley grew up in a strict Fundamentalist religious family, members of a 
  sect called the "Plymouth Brethren". The first person to call him by that Name and 
  Number by which he would become famous (after the reference in the Book of 
  Revelation), "The Beast 666", was his mother, and he eventually took this appellation to 
  heart. He changed his name to Aleister Crowley while still at Cambridge, and by that 
  name , plus "666", he would never be long out of print, or out of newspapers. For he 
  believed himself to be the incarnation of a god, an Ancient One, the vehicle of a New 
  Age of Man's history, the Aeon of Horus, displacing the old Age of Osiris. In 1904, he 
  had received a message, from what Lovecraft might have called "out of space", that 
  contained the formula for a New World Order, a new system of philosophy, science, art 
  and religion, but this New Order had to begin with the fundamental part, and common 
  denominator, of all four: Magick. 
   
  In 1937, the year Lovecraft dies, the Nazis banned the occult lodges of Germany, notable 
  among them two organisations which Crowley had supervised: the A\ A\ and the O.T.O., 
  the latter of which he was elected head in England, and the former which he founded 
  himself. There are those who believe that Crowley was somehow, magickally, 
  responsible for the Third Reich, for two reasons: one, that the emergence of New World 
  Orders generally seems to instigate holocausts and, two, that he is said to have influenced 
  the mind of Adolf Hitler. While it is almost certain that Crowley and Hitler never met, it 
  is known that Hitler belonged to several occult lodges in the early days after the First 
  War; the symbol of one of these, the Thule Gesellschaft which preached a doctrine of 
  Aryan racial superiority, was the infamous Swastika which Hitler was later to adopt as 
  the Symbol of the forms, however, is evident in many of his writings, notably the essays 
  written in the late 'Thirties. Crowley seemed to regard the Nazi phenomenon as a 
  Creature of Christianity, in it's anti-Semitism and sever moral restrictions concerning its 
  adherents, which lead to various types of lunacies and "hangups" that characterised many 
  of the Reich's leadership. Yet, there can be perhaps little doubt that the chaos which 
  engulfed the world in those years was prefigured, and predicted, in Crowley's Liber AL 
  vel Legis; the Book of the Law. 
   
   
  The Mythos and the Magick  
   
   
   
  We can profitably compare the essence of most of Lovecraft's short stories with the basic 
  themes of Crowley's unique system of ceremonial Magick. While the latter was a 
  sophisticated psychological structure, intended to bring the initiate into contact with his 
  
   
   
  higher Self, via a process of individuation that is active and dynamic (being brought 
  about by the "patient" himself) as opposed to the passive depth analysis of the Jungian 
  adepts, Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos was meant for entertainment. Scholars, of course, are 
  able to find higher, ulterior motives in Lovecraft's writings, as can be done with any 
  manifestation of Art. 
   
  Lovecraft depicted a kind of Christian Myth of the struggle between opposing forces of 
  Light and Darkness, between God and Satan, in the Cthulhu Mythos. Some critics may 
  complain that this smacks more of the Manichaen heresy than it does of genuine 
  Christian dogma; yet, as a priest and former monk, I believe it is fair to say that this 
  dogma is unfortunately very far removed from the majority of the Faithful to be of much 
  consequence. The idea of a War against Satan, and of the entities of Good and Evil 
  having roughly equivalent Powers, is perhaps best illustrated by the belief, common 
  among the Orthodox churches of the East, in a personal devil as well as a personal angel. 
  This concept has been amplified by the Roman Catholic Church to such an extent - 
  perhaps subconsciously - that a missal in the Editor's possession contains an engraving 
  for the Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle, for November 30, that bears the legend "Ecce Qui 
  Tollis Peccata Mundi" - Behold Him Who Taketh Away The Sins of the World - and the 
  picture above it is of the atomic bomb! 
   
  Basically, there are two "sets" of gods in the mythos : the Elder Gods, about whom not 
  much is revealed, save that they are a stellar Race that occasionally comes to the rescue 
  of man, and which corresponds to the Christian "Light"; and the Ancient Ones, about 
  which much is told, sometimes in great detail, who correspond to "Darkness". These 
  latter are the Evil Gods who wish nothing but ill for the Race of Man, and who constantly 
  strive to break into our world through a Gate or Door that leads from the Outside, In. 
  There are certain people, among us, who are devotees of the Ancient Ones, and who try 
  to open the Gate, so that this evidently repulsive organisation may once again rule the 
  Earth. Chief among these is Cthulhu, typified as a Sea Monster, dwelling in the Great 
  Deep, a sort of primeval Ocean; a Being that Lovecraft collaborator August Derleth 
  wrongly calls a "water elemental". There is also Azazoth, the blind idiot god of Chaos, 
  Yog Sothot, Azathoth's partner in Chaos, Shub Niggurath, the "goat with a thousand 
  young", and others. They appear at various times throughout the stories of the Cthulhu 
  Mythos in frightening forms, which test the strength and resourcefulness of the 
  protagonists in their attempts to put the hellish Things back to whence they came. There 
  is an overriding sense of primitive dear and cosmic terror in those pages, as though man 
  is dealing with something that threatens other than his physical safety: his very spiritual 
  nature. This horror-cosmology is extended by the frequent appearance of the Book, 
  NECRONOMICON. 
   
  The NECRONOMICON, is according to Lovecraft's tales, a volume written in Damascus 
  in the Eighth Century, A.D., by a person called the "Mad Arab", Abdhul Alhazred. It 
  must run roughly 800 pages in length, as there is a reference in one of the stories 
  concerning some lacunae on a page in the 700's It had been copied and reprinted in 
  various languages - the story goes - among them Latin, Greek and English. Doctor Dee, 
  the Magus of Elizabethan fame, was supposed to have possessed a copy and translated it. 
  
   
   
  This book, according to the mythos, contains the formulae for evoking incredible things 
  into visible appearance, beings and monsters which dwell in the Abyss, and Outer Space, 
  of the human psyche. 
   
  Such books have existed in fact, and do exist. Idries Shah tells us of a search he 
  conducted for a copy of the Book of Power by the Arab magician Abdul-Kadir (see: The 
  Secret Lore of Magic by Shah), of which only one copy was ever found. The Keys of 
  Solomon had a similar reputation, as did The Magus by Barret, until all of these works 
  were eventually reprinted in the last fifteen years or so. The Golden Dawn, a famous 
  British and American Occult lodge of the turn of the Century, was said to have possessed 
  a manuscript called "the Veils of Negative Existence" by another Arab. 
   
  These were the sorcerer's handbooks, and generally not meant as textbooks or 
  encyclopedias of ceremonial magick. In other words, the sorcerer or magician is 
  supposed to be in possession of the requisite knowledge and training with which to carry 
  out a complex magickal ritual, just as a cook is expected to be able to master the 
  scrambling of eggs before he conjures an "eggs Benedict"; the grimoires, or Black Books, 
  were simply variations on a theme, like cookbooks, different records of what previous 
  magicians had done, the spirits they had contacted, and the successes they had. The 
  magicians who now read these works are expected to be able to select the wheat from the 
  chaff, in much the same fashion as an alchemist discerning the deliberate errors in a 
  treatise on his subject. 
   
  Therefore it was (and is) insanity for the tyro to pick up a work on ceremonial Magick 
  like the Lesser Key of Solomon to practise conjurations. It would also be folly to pick up 
  Crowley's Magick in Theory and Practise with the same intention. Both books are 
  definitely not for beginners, a point which cannot be made too often. Unfortunately, 
  perhaps, the dread NECRONOMICON falls into this category. 
   
  Crowley's Magick was a testimony of what he has found in his researches into the 
  forbidden, and forgotten, lore of past civilisations and ancient times. His Book of the Law 
  was written in Cairo in the Spring of 1904, when he believed himself to be in contact 
  with a praeter-human intelligence called Aiwass who dictated to him the Three Chapters 
  that make up the Book. It had influenced him more than any other, and the remainder of 
  his life was spent trying to understand it fully, and to make its message known to the 
  world. It, too, contains the formulae necessary to summon the invisible into visibility, and 
  the secrets of transformations are hidden within its pages, but this is Crowley's own 
  NECRONOMICON, received in the Middle East in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of 
  Gizeh, and therein is writ not only the beauty, but the Beast that yet awaits mankind. 
   
  It would be vain to attempt to deliver a synopsis of Crowley's philosophy, save that its 
  'leitmotif' is the Rabelaisian 
   
  Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.  
  
   
   
   
   
  The actual meaning of this phrase has taken volumes to explain, but roughly it concerns 
  the uniting of the conscious Self, a process of individuation which culminates in a rite 
  called "Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel"; the Angel signifying 
  the pure, evolved Self. 
   
  Yet, there are many terrors on the Way to the Self, and an Abyss to cross before victory 
  can be declared. Demons, vampires, psychic leeches, ghastly forms accost the aspiring 
  magician from every angle, from every quarter around the circumference of the magick 
  circle, and they must be destroyed lest they devour the magician himself. When Crowley 
  professed to have passed the obstacles, and crossed the Abyss of Knowledge, and found 
  his true Self, he found it was identical with the Beast of the Book of Revelation, 666, 
  whom Christianity considers to represent the Devil. Indeed, Crowley had nothing but 
  admiration for the Shaitan (Satan) of the so-called "devil-worshipping" cult of the 
  Yezidis of Mesopotamia, knowledge of which led him to declare the lines that open this 
  Introduction. For he saw that the Yezidis possess a Great Secret and a Great Tradition 
  that extends far back into time, beyond the origin of the Sun cults of Osiris, Mithra and 
  Christ; even before the formation of the Judaic religion, and the Hebrew tongue. Crowley 
  harkened back to a time before the Moon was worshipped, to the "Shadow Out of Time"; 
  and in this, whether he realised it as such or not, he had heard the "Call of Cthulhu". 
   
   
  Sumeria  
   
   
   
  That a reclusive author of short stories who lived in a quiet neighbourhood in New 
  England, and the manic, infamous Master Magician who called the world his home, 
  should have somehow met in the sandy wastes of some forgotten civilisation seems 
  incredible. That they should both have become Prophets and Forerunners of a New Aeon 
  of Man's history is equally, if not more, unbelievable. Yet, with H.P. Lovecraft and 
  Aleister Crowley, the unbelievable was a commonplace of life. These two men, both 
  acclaimed as geniuses by their followers and admirers, and who never actually met, 
  stretched their legs across the world, and in the Seven League Boots of the mind they did 
  meet, and on common soil . . . . Sumeria. 
   
  Sumeria is the name given to a once flourishing civilisation that existed in what is now 
  known as Iraq, in the area called by the Greeks "Mesopotamia" and by the Arabs as, 
  simply, "The Island" for it existed between two rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates, 
  which run down from the mountains to the Persian Gulf. This is the site of the fabled city 
  of Babylon, as well as of Ur of the Chaldees and Kish, with Nineveh far to the north. 
  Each of the seven principal cities of Sumeria was ruled by a different deity, who was 
  worshipped in the strange, non-Semitic language of the Sumerians; and language which 
  has been closely allied to that of the Aryan race, having in fact many words identical to 
  
   
   
  that of Sanskrit (and, it is said, to Chinese!). 
   
  For no one knows where the Sumerians came from, and they vanished just as 
  mysteriously as they appeared, after the Assyrian invasions which decimated their 
  culture, yet providing the Assyrians with much of their mythology and religion; so much 
  so that Sumerian became the official language of the state church, much as Latin is today 
  of the Roman Catholic Church. They had a list of their kings before the Flood, which 
  even they carefully chronicled, as did many another ancient civilisation around the world. 
  It is believed that they had a sophisticated system of astronomy (and astrology) as well as 
  an equally religious rituale. Magick, as well in history, begins at Sumer for the Western 
  World, for it his here, in the sand-buried cuneiform tablets that recorded an Age, that the 
  first Creation Epic is found, the first exorcism, the first ritual invocations of planetary 
  deities, the first dark summonings of evil Powers, and ironically, the first "burnings" of 
  people the anthropologists call "Witches". 
   
  Lovecraft's mythos deals with what are known chthonic deities, that is, underworld gods 
  and goddesses, much like the Leviathan of the Old Testament. The pronunciation of 
  chthonic is 'katonic', which explains Lovecraft's famous Miskatonic River and 
  Miskatonic University, not to mention the chief deity of his pantheon, Cthulhu, a sea 
  monster who lies, "not dead, but dreaming" below the world; an Ancient One and 
  supposed enemy of Mankind and the intelligent Race. Cthulhu is accompanied by an 
  assortment of other grotesqueries, such as Azathot and Shub Niggurath. It is of extreme 
  importance to occult scholars that many of these deities had actual counterparts, at least 
  in name, to deities of the Sumerian Tradition, that same Tradition that the Magus Aleister 
  Crowley deemed it so necessary to "rediscover". 
   
  The Underworld in ancient Sumer was known by many names, among them ABSU or 
  "Abyss", sometimes as Nar Mattaru, the great Underworld Ocean, and also as Cutha or 
  KUTU as it is called in the Enuma Elish (the Creation Epic of the Sumerians). The 
  phonetic similarity between Cutha and KUTU and Chthonic, as well as Cthulhu, is 
  striking. Judging by a Sumerian grammar at hand, the word KUTULU or Cuthalu 
  (Lovecraft's's Cthulhu Sumerianised) would mean "The Man of KUTU (Cutha); the Man 
  of the Underworld; Satan or Shaitan, as he is known to the Yezidis (whom Crowley 
  considered to be the remnants of the Sumerian Tradition). The list of similarities, both 
  between Lovecraft's creations and the Sumerian gods, as well as between Lovecraft's 
  mythos and Crowley's magick, can go on nearly indefinitely, and in depth, for which 
  there is no space here at present. An exhaustive examination of Crowley's occultism in 
  light of recent findings concerning Sumeria, and exegesis on Lovecraft's stories, is 
  presently in preparation and is hoped to be available shortly. Until that time, a few 
  examples should suffice. 
   
  Although a list is appended hereto containing various entities and concepts of Lovecraft, 
  Crowley, and Sumeria cross-referenced, it will do to show how the Editor found 
  relationships to be valid and even startling. AZATOT is frequently mentioned in the grim 
  pages of the Cthulhu Mythos, and appears in the NECRONOMICON as AZAG-THOTH, 
  a combination of two words, the first Sumerian and the second Coptic, which gives us a 
  
   
   
  clue as to Its identity. AZAG in Sumerian means "Enchanter" or "Magician"; THOTH in 
  Coptic is the name given to the Egyptian God of Magick and Wisdom, TAHUTI, who 
  was evoked by both the Golden Dawn and by Crowley himself (and known to the Greeks 
  as Hermes, from whence we get "Hermetic"). AZAG-THOTH is, therefore, a Lord of 
  Magicians, but of the "Black" magicians, or the sorcerers of the "Other Side". 
   
  There is a seeming reference to SHUB NIGGURATH in the NECRONOMICON, in the 
  name of a Sumerian deity, the "Answerer of Prayers", called ISHNIGARRAB. The word 
  "Shub" is to be found in the Sumerian language in reference to the Rite of Exorcism, one 
  of which is called Nam Shub and means "the Throwing". It is, however, as yet unclear as 
  to what the combination SHUB ISHNIGARRAB (SHUB NIGGURATH) might actually 
  mean. 
   
  There was a battle between the forces of "light" and "darkness" (so-called) that took place 
  long before man was created, before even the cosmos as we know it existed. It is 
  described fully in the Enuma Elish and in the bastardised version found in the 
  NECRONOMICON, and involved the Ancient Ones, led by the Serpent MUMMU-
  TIAMAT and her male counterpart ABSU, against the ELDER GODS (called such in the 
  N.) led by the Warrior MARDUK, son of the Sea God ENKI, Lord of Magicians of this 
  Side, or what could be called "White Magicians" - although close examination of the 
  myths of ancient times makes one pause before attempting to judge which of the two 
  warring factions was "good" or "evil". MARDUK won this battle - in much the same way 
  that later St. George and St. Michael would defeat the Serpent again - the cosmos was 
  created from the body of the slain Serpent, and man was created from the blood of the 
  slain commander of the Ancient Army, KINGU, thereby making man a descendent of the 
  Blood of the Enemy, as well as the "breath" of the Elder Gods; a close parallel to the 
  "sons of God and daughters of men" reference in the Old Testament. Yet, though the 
  identity of the Victor is clear, there were - and are - certain persons and organisations that 
  dared side with the vanquished, believing the Ancient Ones to be a source of tremendous, 
  and most unbelievable, power. 
   
   
  Worship of the Ancient Ones in History  
   
   
   
  "Let them curse it that curse the day, who are skilful to rouse Leviathan." - JOB 
  3:8  
   
  S.H. Hooke, in his excellent Middle Eastern Mythology, tells us that the Leviathan 
  mentioned in JOB, and elsewhere in the Old Testament, is the Hebrew name given to the 
  Serpent TIAMAT, and reveals that there was in existence either a cult, or scattered 
  individuals, who worshipped or called up the Serpent of the Sea, or Abyss. Indeed, the 
  Hebrew word for Abyss that is found in GENESIS 1:2 is, Hooke tells us, tehom, which 
  
   
   
  the majority of scholars take to be a survival of the name of the chaos-dragon TIAMAT 
  or Leviathan that is identified closely with KUTULU or Cthulhu within the pages are 
  mentioned independently of each other, indicating that somehow KUTULU is the male 
  counterpart of TIAMAT, similar to ABSU. 
   
  This monster is well known to cult worship all over the world. In China, however, there 
  is an interesting twist. Far from being considered a completely hostile creature, dedicated 
  to the erasure of mankind from the page of existence, the Dragon is given a place of pre-
  eminence and one does not hear of a Chinese angel or saint striving to slay the dragon, 
  but rather to cultivate it. The Chinese system of geomancy, feng shui (pronounced fung 
  shway) is the science of understanding the "dragon currents" which exist beneath the 
  earth, these same telluric energies that are distilled in such places as Chartres Cathedral in 
  France, Glastonbury Tor in England, and the Ziggurats of Mesopotamia. In both the 
  European and Chinese cultures, the Dragon or Serpent is said to reside somewhere 
  "below the earth"; it is a powerful force, a magickal force, which is identified with 
  mastery over the created world; it is also a power that can be summoned by the few and 
  not the many. However, in China, there did not seem to be a backlash of fear or 
  resentment against this force as was known in Europe and Palestine, and the symbol of 
  might and kingship in China is still the Dragon. In the West, the conjuration, cultivation, 
  or worship of this Power was strenuously opposes with the advent of the Solar, 
  Monotheistic religions and those who clung to the Old Ways were effectively 
  extinguished. The wholesale slaughter of those called "Witches" during the Inquisition is 
  an example of this, as well as the solemn and twisted - that is to say, purposeless and 
  unenlightened - celibacy that the Church espoused. For the orgone of Wilhelm Reich is 
  just as much Leviathan as the Kundalini of Tantrick adepts, and the Power raised by the 
  Witches. It has always, at least in the past two thousand years, been associated with 
  occultism and essentially with Rites of Evil Magick, or the Forbidden Magick, of the 
  Enemy, and of Satan . . . 
   
  . . . and the twisting, sacred Spiral formed by the Serpent of the Caduceus, and by the 
  spinning of the galaxies, is also the same Leviathan as the Spiral of the biologists' Code 
  of Life : DNA 
   
   
  The Goddess of the Witches  
   
   
   
  The current revival of the cult called WICCA is a manifestation of the ancient secret 
  societies that sought to tap this telluric, occult force and use it to their own advantage, 
  and to the advantage of humanity as was the original intent. The raising of the Cone of 
  Power through the circle dancing is probably the simplest method of attaining results in 
  "rousing Leviathan", and has been used by societies as diverse as the Dervishes in the 
  Middle East and the Python Dancers of Africa, not to mention the round dances that were 
  familiar to the Gnostic Christians, and the ones held every year in the past at Chartres. 
  
   
   
   
  The Witches of today, however, while acknowledging the importance of the Male 
  element of telluric Power, generally prefer to give the greater honour to the Female 
  Principle, personified as the Goddess. The Goddess has also been worshipped all over the 
  world, and under many names, but is still essentially the same Goddess. That TIAMAT 
  was undoubtedly female is to the point; and that the Chinese as well as the Sumerians 
  perceived of two dragon currents, male and female, gives the researchers a more complex 
  picture. The Green Dragon and the Red Dragon of the alchemists are thus identified, as 
  the positive and negative energies that compromise the cosmos of our perception, as 
  manifest in the famous Chinese yin-yang symbol. 
   
  But what of INANNA, the single planetary deity having a female manifestation among 
  the Sumerians? She is invoked in the NECRONOMICON and identified as the 
  vanquisher of Death, for she descended into the Underworld and defeated her sister, the 
  Goddess of the Abyss, Queen ERESHKIGAL (possibly another name for TIAMAT). 
  Interestingly enough, the myth has many parallels with the Christian concept of Christ's 
  death and resurrection, among which the Crucifixion (INANNA was impaled on a stake 
  as a corpse), the three days in the Sumerian Hades, and the eventual Resurrection are 
  outstanding examples of how Sumerian mythology previewed the Christian religion by 
  perhaps as many as three thousand years - a fact that beautifully illustrates the cosmic and 
  eternal nature of this myth. 
   
  Therefore, the Goddess of the Witches has two distinct forms: the Ancient One, Goddess 
  of the Dragon-like telluric Power which is raised in Magickal rituals, and the Elder 
  Goddess, Defeater of Death, who brings the promise of Resurrection and Rejuvenation to 
  her followers those who must reside for a time after death and between incarnations in 
  what is called the "Summerland". 
   
  Sumer-land?  
   
   
  Another hallmark of the Craft of the Wise is evident within the NECRONOMICON, as 
  well as in general Sumerian literature, and that is the arrangement of the cross-quarter 
  days, which make up half of the Craft's official pagan holidays. These occur on the eves 
  of February 2nd, May 1st, August 1st, and November 1st, and are called Candlemas, 
  Beltane, Lammas and Samhain (or Hallows), respectively. 
   
  The name Lammas has a curious origin in the dunes at Sumer. It is not less than the name 
  of one of the four mythological Beasts of the astrological fixed signs, Lamas being the 
  name of the half-lion, half-man Guardian of Leo (the sign governing most of August, 
  when the feast of Lammas takes place), and USTUR being that of Aquarius (February), 
  SED that of Taurus (May) and NATTIG that of Scorpio (November). I do not believe that 
  this is a fantastic assumption, the Sumerian origin of the Feast of Lammas. Indeed, it 
  seems just as valid as the ideas of Idries Shah concerning Craft etymology as presented in 
  his book, The Sufis. It is also not far-fetched to assume that these four beasts were known 
  
   
   
  to the entire region of the Middle East, as they appear on the Sphinx in Egypt, and have 
  become the symbols of the Four Evangelists of the Christian New Testament - an ironic 
  and splendid result of the ignorance of the Greek religious historians concerning the 
  ancient mysteries! 
   
  Probable the most inconsistent concept the Sumerians possesses with reference to the 
  Craft is the naming of the Goddess as a deity, not of the Moon (as the Craft would have 
  it), but of the planet Venus. The Moon was governed by a male divinity, NANNA (like 
  INANNA but minus the initial 'I'), and was considered the Father of the Gods by the 
  earliest Sumerian religion. It should be noted, however, that all of the planetary deities, 
  termed "the zoned Ones" or zonei in Greek, and indeed all of the Sumerian deities, had 
  both male and female manifestations, showing that the Sumerians definitely recognised a 
  yin-yang composition if the universe (the "male Moon" idea is, the Editor is given to 
  understand, common to so-called Aryan mythologies). There is also evidence to show 
  that every god and goddess also had both a good and an evil nature, and evil gods were 
  banished in the exorcism formulae of that civilisation as well as the lesser forms of 
  demon. 
   
   
  The Horned Moon  
   
   
   
  As mentioned, the God of the Moon was called NANNA by the Sumerians. By the later 
  Sumerians and Assyrians, he was called SIN. In both cases, he was the Father of the 
  Gods (of the planetary realm, the zonei), and was depicted as wearing horns, a symbol 
  familiar to the Witches as representative of their God. The horn shaped crown is 
  illustrative of the crescent phases of the Moon, and were symbolic of divinity in many 
  cultures around the world, and were also thought to represent certain animals who were 
  horned, and worshipped for their particular qualities, such as the goat and bull. They also 
  represent sexual power. 
   
  The fact that, in ancient Sumeria and Egypt, horns were solely representative of evil 
  gods, but of many different deities, was used by the Christian Church in their attempt to 
  eradicate pagan faiths. It was a simple enough symbol to identify with the Author of Evil, 
  Satan, which the Church depicted as a half-animal, half-human creature with horns, 
  claws, and sometimes a tail. The Church's use of the horns as a sort of archetype of Evil 
  is quite similar to the feeling many people have today with regards to the swastika used 
  by the Nazis, a symbol which has become the archetype of an evil sigil in the West. The 
  fact that it is a highly valued mystical and religious symbol in the East is something that 
  is not well-known. What is worse, the image of the Devil as perpetrated by the Church is 
  simultaneously representative of sexual energy, and can be safely compared to Jung's 
  archetype of the Shadow, the psychic repository of a man's innate maleness, as the anima 
  represents that part of a man which is feminine. Truly, the pictures painted of a Satanic 
  ritual by the pious Catholic clergymen was one of sexual orgies and "perversions", and 
  
   
   
  the handbook of the Inquisitors, the Malleus Maleficarum - which has been responsible 
  for the deaths of many more people than even Hitler's Mein Kampf - is full of detailed 
  sexual imagery and reveals the nature of the souls of the monks who wrote it, rather than 
  of the innocents it was used to massacre. Eventually, Satanism, Protestantism and 
  Judaism were inextricably woven together to form a patchwork quilt of Evil that the 
  Church attempted to destroy during the Middle Ages, with fire and sword. 
   
  As a matter of fact, a certain type of devil worship did exist during those times but, 
  ironically, the acolytes of Hell were usually never brought to trial; something which 
  stems from the fact that many of those who celebrated and attended the infamous Black 
  Masses of the period were Roman Catholic clergymen, many of whom has been pressed 
  into His Service at a young age by their parents, who wished to see their sons brought up 
  well-fed and educated in those uncertain times, where the Church was the sole power and 
  refuge. The frustration at being "condemned" to a life that demanded the abandonment of 
  society and a "normal" life led many priests to express their hostilities through the Office 
  of the Demon, the Black Mass. Often, this was also a means of political demonstration, as 
  the Church controlled virtually all the political life of the period. In a way, as though in a 
  test tube at a philosophical laboratory, Aleister Crowley was brought up under similar 
  circumstances - although ver far removed in time from the days of the Church's immense 
  temporal power. Coming from a fanatically religious Christian family, and suddenly 
  freed upon the neighbourhood of Cambridge, Crowley did, in a sense, turn Satanist. He 
  identified strongly with the underdog, politically as well as spiritually, and came 
  eventually to take the Name of the Beast as his own, and expound a philosophy that he 
  hoped would rip apart the worn tapestry of the established moral Christian atmosphere of 
  Victorian England, and expose it for what it really was, a carpet made of many ingenious 
  threads and not God - or eternal happiness - at all; only nap. 
   
  Therefore, it seemed almost logical that he should seek in the defeated, Old Religions of 
  the world for the basis of his new philosophy and, some say, his new "religion". He 
  raised the female aspect back up to one of equality with the male, as it was in the rites of 
  Egypt, and of Eleusis. "Our Lady Babalon" (his spelling) became a theme of many of his 
  magickal writings, and he received he Credo, the Book of the Law, through a Woman, his 
  wife Rose Kelly. The lunar element, as well as the Venusian, are certainly accessible in 
  his works. It has even been said in occult circles that he had a hand in putting together the 
  grimoire of one Gerald Gardner, founder of a contemporary Witchcraft movement, called 
  the Book of Shadows. 
   
  The Moon has an extremely important, indeed indispensable, role in the tantrick sex 
  magick rites that so preoccupied Crowley and the O.T.O. There can be no true magick 
  without woman, nor without man, and in the symbolic language of the occult there can be 
  no Sun without the Moon. In alchemy, ceremonial magick, and Witchcraft, the formula is 
  the same, for they all deal with identical properties; whether they are called the Sun and 
  Moon of the Elixir Vitae, the male and female participants in a rite of Indian or Chinese 
  tantricism, or the Shadow and the Anima of Jungian depth psychology. 
   
  For many years, the Moon remained the prime deity of the Sumerians, constituting the 
  
   
   
  essential Personum of a religious and mystical drama that was performed roughly 3000 
  B.C. amid the deserts and marshes of Mesopotamia. Side by side with the worship of the 
  Moon, NANNA, there was fear of the Demon, PAZUZU, a genie so amply recreated in 
  the book and the movie by Blatty, The Exorcist, and similarly recognised as the Devil 
  Himself by the Church. PAZUZU, the Beast, was brought to life by Aleister Crowley, 
  and the Demon walked the Earth once more. 
   
  With publicity provided by H.P. Lovecraft. 
   
   
  The Devil  
   
   
   
  PAZUZU was a prime example of the type of Devil of which the Sumerians were 
  particularly aware, and which they depicted constantly in their carvings and statues. The 
  purpose of this iconography was to ward off the spiritual - and psychic - circumstances 
  which would precipitate a plague, or some other evil. "Evil to destroy evil." Although the 
  ancient people of the world were conscious of an entity we might call the :Author of all 
  Evil", the Devil or Satan, as evident in the Sumerian Creation Epic and the rumoured 
  existences of the Cult of Set of the Egyptians, the more pressing concern was usually the 
  exorcism of TIAMAT, she exists, somehow, just as the Abyss exists and is perhaps 
  indispensable to human life if we think of Her as typifying the female quality of Energy. 
  Although MARDUK was responsible for halving the Monster from the Sea, the Sumerian 
  Tradition has it that the Monster is not dead, but dreaming, asleep below the surface of 
  the Earth, strong, potent, dangerous, and very real. her powers can be tapped by the 
  knowledgeable, "who are skilful to rouse Leviathan." 
   
  Although the Christian religion has gone to great lengths to prove that the Devil is 
  inferior to God and exists solely for His purpose, as the Tempter of Man - surely a 
  dubious raison d'etre - the Sumerian Tradition acknowledges that the Person of "Evil" is 
  actually the oldest, most Ancient of the Gods. Whereas Christianity states that Lucifer 
  was a rebel in heaven, and fell from God's grace to ignominy below, the original story 
  was that MARDUK was the rebel, and severed the Body of the Ancient of Ancient Ones 
  to create the Cosmos in other words, the precise reverse of the Judeo-Christian dogma. 
  The Elder Gods evidently possessed a certain Wisdom that was not held by their Parents, 
  yet their Parents held the Power, the Primal Strength, the First Magick, that the Elder 
  Ones tapped to their own advantage, for they were begotten of Her. 
   
  It generally accepted in the Halls of Magick that all of the Wisdom in the world is useless 
  without the necessary adjunct of Power. This Power has gone by many names, as the 
  Goddess and the Devil have, but the Chinese symbolise It by the Dragon. It is the force of 
  Will, and relies heavily upon the biochemical matter that makes up the human body, and 
  hence, the human consciousness, to give it existence. Science is coming around to accept 
  the fact that the Will does exist, just at the point where Psychology has determined it does 
  
   
   
  not - in the behaviourists vain attempt to eradicate what has always been known to 
  constitute vital parts of the psyche from their consideration in pseudo scientific 
  experimentation, leaving us with the "white mice and pigeons" of Koestler's The Ghost In 
  The Machine. Science, ancient Sister of Magick, has begun to realize the human potential 
  that resides, inconspicuously, in the spiral-mapped matter of the brain. Just as the 
  magicians, accused of trafficking with the Devil, were said to have developed tremendous 
  power over natural phenomena, Science has ascended to that realm unblamed, and 
  guiltless. The Pope has ridden in aircraft. Cardinals have flown in 'choppers' over 
  battlefields in Southeast Asia, urging technological eco-side, invoking Christ; 
  pronouncing damnation and the Devil on the industrially inferior man. Ecce Qui Tollit 
  Peccata Mundi. 
   
  And a rock group from England, home of the Anglican heresy, sings of "sympathy" for 
  the Devil. PAZUZU. TIAMAT. The Seven Deadly Sins. The fear of Lovecraft. The pride 
  of Crowley. 
   
  The lunar landing was the symbolic manifestation of man's newly acquired potential 
  power to alter the nature - and perhaps, via nuclear weapons, the course - of the heavenly 
  bodies, the zonei, the Elder Gods. It has a power the Ancient Ones have been waiting for, 
  for millennia, and it is now within their grasp. The next century may deliver unto 
  mankind this awesome power and responsibility, and will leave him knocking on the 
  dread doors of the azonei, the IGIGI, approaching the barrier that keeps out the ABSU. 
   
  And one day, without the benefit of NECRONOMICON, the Race of Man will smash the 
  barrier and the Ancient Ones will rule once more. 
   
  An alternative possibility exists: that, by landing on the Moon, we have come to reinstate 
  the ancient Covenant and thereby assure our protection against the Outside. Since "the 
  gods are forgetful", buy treading on their celestial spheres we are reminding them of their 
  ancient obligations to us, their created ones. For, as it is said in one of man's most ancient 
  of Covenants, the Emerald Table, "As Above, So Below". Man's power to alter the nature 
  of his environment must develop simultaneously with his ability to master his inner 
  environment, his own mind his psyche, soul, spirit. Perhaps, then, the lunar landing was 
  the first collective initiation for humanity, which will bring it one step closer to a 
  beneficial Force that resides beyond the race of the "cruel celestial spirits", past the Abyss 
  of Knowledge. Yet, he must remember that the occult powers that accompany magickal 
  attainment are ornamental only, indications of obstacles overcome on the Path to 
  Perfection, and are not to be sought after in themselves, for therein lies the truth Death. 
  Lovecraft saw this Evil, as the world passed from one War and moved menacingly 
  towards another. Crowley prepared for it, and provided us with the formulae. The Mad 
  Arab saw it all, in a vision, and wrote it down. He was, perhaps, one of the most 
  advanced adepts of his time, and her certainly has something to say to us, today, in a 
  language the Intuition understands. Yet they called him "Mad". 
   
  Accompanied in the ranks of the "insane" by such "madmen" as Neitzsche, Artaud, and 
  Reich, the Mad Arab makes a Fourth, in a life-and-death game of cosmic bridge. They 
  
   
   
  are all voices crying in that wilderness of madness that men call Society, and as such 
  were ostracised, stoned, and deemed mentally unfit for life. But, for them, Justice will 
  come when we have realised that the Ship of State and the Ship of St Peter have become 
  mere Ships of Fools - with Captains who course the seas by stars, ignoring the eternal 
  Ocean - and then, we will have to look to the Prisoners in the Hold for navigational 
  guidance. 
   
  It is there, always, and Cthulhu Calls.  
    
    
    
  PREFATORY NOTES 
  THE PRESENT MANUSCRIPT was delivered into the hands of the Editor by a priest 
  who had managed to get ordained through uncanonical methods which have been 
  entertainingly described in the several books and articles on the ecclesiastic phenomenon, 
  the "wandering bishops". Just such an "unorthodox" prelate was Fr. Montague Summers, 
  who wrote numerous books on demonology, witchcraft, and the like. Suffice it to say, we 
  were rather doubtful as to the authenticity of the work before us. In the first place, it was 
  in Greek and for quite awhile it was difficult to ascertain what it might actually be, save 
  for the title NECRONOMICON and the many weird drawings. In the second place, after 
  translation, we found several internal inconsistencies and some evidence that would 
  suggest we did not possess the entire Work. There may still be some missing or the 
  irregular monastic might have withheld certain of the chapters. As the chapters are not 
  numbered, it is too difficult to day. 
   
  A great deal of misfortune accompanied the publication of this book. First, we went 
  through more than one translator. The last finally absconded with his preface, describing 
  his work in the some detail. This, we will have to do from memory in the following 
  pages. At one point, an unscrupulous publisher from the West Coast took a copy of the 
  initial preface and some of the miscellaneous pages in translation (including some 
  dummies, which we were in the habit of giving potential publishers for our protection) 
  and went off, and has not been heard from again. 
   
  At a crucial stage in the preparation of the manuscript, the Editor was stricken with a 
  collapsed lung and had to undergo emergency surgery to save his life. 
   
  But, let us proceed with a description of the contents of the NECRONOMICON: 
   
  Within these pages a series of myths and rituals are presented that have survive the 
  darkest days of magick and occultism. The exorcisms and bindings of the famous Maqlu 
  
   
   
  text are here presented for the first time in English, although not completely: for the 
  originals in their entirety were evidently not known to the author of the 
  NECRONOMICON, nor are they to present scholarship; the various tablets upon which 
  they were written being cracked and effaced in many places, rendering translation 
  impossible. The MAGAN text, which comprises the Creation Epic of the Sumerians 
  (with much later glosses) and the account of INANNA's "descent into the Underworld", 
  along with more extraneous matter, is presented. The unique "Book of the Entrance" has 
  no counterpart in occult literature, and the drawings of magickal seals and symbols are 
  wholly new to anything that has yet appeared on the contemporary occult scene - 
  although bearing some resemblances to various diagrams found in the ancient Arabic 
  texts of the last millennium. Although some of the characters found in these pages can be 
  traced to Mandaic and Demotic sources, and are evidently of a much later date than the 
  Rites of Sumer, the overall appearance of the seals is quite unusual, almost surreal. 
   
  The Book begins with an introduction by the alleged author, the Mad Arab (the name that 
  Lovecraft made famous, 'Abdul Alhazred' does not appear in our copy of the Ms.), and 
  ends with a sort of epilogue by the same Arab. We have called the first part "The 
  Testimony of the Mad Arab" and the latter "The Testimony of the Mad Arab, the Second 
  Part." The Second Part if the most chilling. The author has, by this stage in the writing of 
  his opus, become fearful for his soul and begins to repeat himself in the text, saying 
  things he has already said in previous chapters as though having forgotten he had said 
  them, or perhaps to stress their importance. The Second Testimony is riddled through 
  with non sequiturs and bits of incantation. 
   
  He does not finish the Book. 
   
  It trails off where he would have signed it, presumably, in the Arab manner, but giving 
  his lineage. Instead, it ends before he can name himself or even one relation. We can only 
  imagine with horror what fate befell this noble Sage. 
   
  Another problem that confronts the Editor is the suspected frequency of the copyist's 
  glosses; that is, there do seem to be occasionally bits of sentence or fragments of 
  literature that would seem to be inconsistent with the period in which the text was 
  written. However, no final word can be said on this matter. The difficulty arises in the 
  age-old question of "which came first, the chicken or the egg?". For instance, in the 
  MAGAN text, the final verses read though from the Chaldean Oracles of Zoroaster: 
   
  "Stoop not down, therefore, into the darkly shining world," which might have been of 
  Greek origin and not Zoroastrian. It is a question for scholars. 
   
  The etymology of certain words is a game that has fascinated both the Editor and perhaps 
  a score or more of Sumerian researches of the past. The Sumerian origin of many of the 
  words and place-names we use today provides us with an insight into our own origins. 
  For instance, the Sumerian word for the temple is BAR, from which we get our word 
  "barrier", or so it is said by Waddell. This makes sense in the context with the erecting 
  and maintaining of barriers against the hostile forces Outside. 
  
   
   
   
  The etymology is even dramatic where Magick is concerned, and aids us in understand 
  even Crowley's system better than we do. As an example, Crowley of (or Aiwass) ends 
  the Book of the Law with the words "AUM.HA." In the Sumero-Aryan Dictionary by 
  Waddell we read that the word AUM was known to the Sumerians, in almost the same 
  sense that it was, and is, known to the Hindus. It is a sacred word, and pertains to the 
  Lord of Magicians, ENKI. Further, the Greek spelling of ENKI was EA, by which he is 
  most commonly known in the European texts which treat of Sumeriology. In the Greek 
  alphabet, EA would appear as HA. Q.E.D: AUM.HA betrays the essential Sumerian 
  character of that Book. 
   
  After the initial Testimony, we come to the chapter entitles "Of the ZONEI and Their 
  Attributes", Zonei is, of course a Greek word and refers to the planetary, or heavenly 
  bodies; for they are "zoned", i.e., having set courses and spheres. They are also known as 
  such in the Chaldean Oracles. The 'spirits' or bodies that exist beyond the zonei are called 
  the azonei, meaning "un-zoned". Whether this refers to the so-called "fixed " stars 
  (having no sphere ascertainable to the early astronomers) or the comets, is unknown to 
  the Editor. Whatever the case may be, the zonei seem to include the Seven Philosophical 
  Planets, i.e., including the Sun and Moon as planetary bodies, along with Mercury, 
  Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Each has their own seal and their own Number. 
   
  Kenneth Grant, author of Aleister Crowley and the Hidden God, may be interested to 
  know (or may already know) that the Number of the Sumerian Goddess of Venus, hence 
  of Love and War, is Fifteen. In many of the ancient tablets of that period, she is actually 
  referred to as "the Fifteen", as a shortcut to spelling out the whole Name in cuneiform, 
  was assume. Grant made much of "the Goddess Fifteen" in his study of Crowley's system 
  as related to Tantricism, without mentioning the Name by which this Goddess is quite 
  well-known, or even mentioning Her native country! 
   
  After the chapter on Zonei, we come to the "Book of Entrance" which is really a system 
  of self-initiation into the planetary spheres and may have something to do with the 
  planetary arrangement of the steps of the ziggurats of Mesopotamia, which were seven 
  storeyed mountains. Not much is revealed to the potential candidate for initiation as to 
  how these "gates" work, or what he might find there, save to say that the key of one Gate 
  lies in mastering the Gate before it. The Mad Arab was either keeping a sacred Secret, or 
  found human language inadequate to the task of describing what other initiates in similar 
  systems have expressed in the vague abstractions of the truly illuminated, likening the 
  experience to an LSD trip. 
   
  The "Incantations of the Gates" follow, and are probably meant to accompany the 
  preceding chapter, being prayers proper to each of the celestial Gates. The "conjuration of 
  the Fire God" follows this, and resembles the others in its mixture of Greek and Sumerian 
  phrases. It should be noted here that wherever a Sumerian phrases. It should be noted 
  here that wherever a Sumerian phrase appears in the original MS. we have kept it as it is, 
  untranslated, as we expect the Mad Arab would have wanted it. Quite possibly, even he 
  did not know the exact meaning of much of the conjurations in the Old Tongue, but 
  
   
   
  viewed it as a 'barbarous' tongue' which must be preserved because of its essential Power. 
  Indeed, with the publication of this Book, Sumerian may become as popular among 
  magicians as the strange, angelic language of Enochian, discovered by Dr. Dee in 
  Elizabeth England. 
   
  In Greek, in the original MS., a common incantation would look something like this 
  (using Roman characters for the Greek): 
   
  'O Kakos Theos 
  'O Kakos Daimon 
  'O Daimon 
  PNEUMA TOU OURANOU THUMETHERE! 
  PNEUMA TES GES THUMETHATE! 
   
  (O Wicked God 
  O Wicked Demon 
  O Demon 
  Spirit of the Sky, Remember! 
  Spirit of the Earth, Remember!) 
   
  Yet, a word like SHAMMASH, the Name of the Solar Deity, would read SAMAS or 
  SAMMAS, and in the text of the NECRONOMICON we would make the word read like 
  its original. 
   
  The "Conjuration of the Watcher" follows the Fire God conjuration. The word "watcher" 
  is sometimes used synonymously with "angel", and sometimes as a distinct Race, apart 
  from angelos: egragori. The Race of Watchers are said not to care what they Watch, save 
  that they follow orders. They are somewhat mindless creatures, but quite effective. 
  Perhaps they correspond toe Lovecraft's shuggoths, save that the latter become unweildly 
  and difficult to manage. 
   
  After the Watcher, comes the MAKLU text, which appears to be a collection of 
  exorcisms, which includes the famous "Xilka Xilka Besa Besa" incantation, in the 
  original, to which a translation has been appended in this work - a translation evidently 
  not at hand when the author compiled the MS. Thus, for the first time, this much-
  rumoured exorcism is available in full and in English. 
   
  After this, the "Book of Calling" needs little explanation. It is the grimoire of the 
  NECRONOMICON, containing the formulae of ritual conjuration, as well as the seals 
  and diagrams to accompany the rites. It is followed by "The Book of Fifty Names" being 
  fifty separate powers of the God MARDUK, defeater of Chaos. This is interesting, in that 
  the names seem to come from the Enuma Elish, in which the Elder Gods confer these 
  fifty names upon MARDUK as titles, in their appreciation of his routing of Evil. A sigil 
  is given for each of the Names, and a word of Power for most of them. 
  
   
   
   
  Then appears the Centrepiece of the Book, the MAGAN text. The word MAGAN may 
  mean the Land of the MAGAN which was said to lie in the West of Sumer. For a time, it 
  seems the name MAGAN was synonymous with the Place of Death - as the Sun 'died' in 
  the West. Hence, it is a bit confusing as to what MAGAN is really supposed to mean in 
  this text, but in context the "Place of Death" explanation seems quite valid. The MAGAN 
  text is nothing more than an incomplete and free-form version of the Creation Epic of 
  Sumer, along with INANNA's Descent into the Underworld, and many glosses. We are 
  told how MARDUK slays TIAMAT - after much the same fashion that the Chief of 
  Police of Amity slays the great white shark in Benchley's novel JAWS, blowing an evil 
  wind (the oxygen tank) into Her mouth and sending in an arrow (bullet) in after it to 
  explode her. Surely, the two or three most box-office successful films of the past few 
  years, JAWS, THE EXORICST and, perhaps, THE GODFATHER, are an indication that 
  the essence of Sumerian mythology is making itself felt in a very real way in this, the 
  latter half of the Twentieth Century? 
   
  After the long and poetic MAGAN text, comes the URILLIA text which might be 
  Lovecraft's R'lyeh Text, and is subtitled "Abominations". It has more specifically to do 
  with the worship of the Serpent, and the nature of the cults that participate in the 
  Concelebration of Sin. Again, more conjurations and seals are given, even though the 
  reader is charged not to use them; an inconsistency that is to be found in many grimoires 
  of any period and perhaps reveals a little of the magicians's mentality; for there is very 
  little that is evil to the advanced magus, who cares not if he deals with angelic or demonic 
  forces, save that he gets the job done! 
   
  Then, following the URILLIA text and forming the very end of the received MS., is the 
  Second Part of the Testimony of the Mad Arab. It is a haunting and sorrowful occult 
  personality. Was he really mad? This is perhaps a question that will go on for as long as 
  Man tries to understand himself; himself as a part of the cosmic dance and spiral, which 
  includes the satanic as well as the deific, the sad as well as the happy. Perhaps the Arab 
  was privy to some other-worldly secret that he could not reveal. Perhaps he had opened 
  the Door by mistake, his own personal Gate to the Abyss, and was forced to cross its 
  threshold into the Unknown. We may never know. 
   
  Or, we may wish we never had. 
   
   
   
  The Editor New York, New York October 12, 1975  
    
    
  
   
   
  CHART OF COMPARISONS 
   
   
  (showing some relationships to be found between the mythos of Lovecraft, the 
  magick of Crowley, and the faith of Sumer.) 
   
  Lovecraft  
  Crowley  
  Sumer  
  Cthulhu  
  The Great Beast as 
  represented in "CTHDH 
  666"  
  Ctha-lu, Kutulu  
  The Ancient Ones  Satan; Teitan  
  Tiamat  
  Azathoth  
  Aiwass (?)  
  Azag-thoth  
  The Dunwich 
  Horror  
  Choronzon  
  Pazuzu  
  Shub Niggurath  
  Pan  
  Sub Ishniggarab (?)  
  Out of Space  
  The Abyss  
  Absu; Nar Mattaru  
  IA!  
  IO! IAO!  
  IA (JAH; EA; Lord of Waters)  
  The Five-pointed 
  grey Star carven  
  The Pentagram  
  The AR, or UB (Plough Sign; the 
  original pentagram and the sign of the 
  Aryan Race)  
  Vermis Mysteriis  The Serpent  
  Erim (the Enemy; and the Sea as 
  Chaos; Gothic; Orm, or Worm, great 
  Serpent)  
   
  This is, of course, by no means a complete list but rather an inspirational sampling. 
  Meditation upon the various Things mentioned in the Mythos will permit the scholar to 
  draw his own conclusions; research upon the etymology of both Lovecraft's and 
  Crowley's respective literature enables the occultist to discover the ancient Names and 
  Numbers for much of his own, familiar, material. 
   
  (Note: that Lovecraft may have head or Crowley is hinted at darkly in his short story 
  "The Thing On The Doorstep" in which he refers to a cult leader from England who had 
  established a covenstead of sorts in New York. In that story, published in Weird Tales in 
  1936, the cult leader is closely identified with chthonic forces, is described as 
  "notorious", and linked to the strange fate that befell the protagonist, Edward Derby.) 
    
  
   
   
   
  SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL TO 
  777 
   
   
  THE CHART that follows is based on research presently available to the Editor with 
  regard to Sumerian and Assyro-Babylonian religions. Entries in parentheses refer to the 
  state of correspondences before the advert of the Elder Gods, the Race of MARDUK; that 
  is, it reflects the nature of the cosmos before the Fall of MARDUK from Heaven. (Names 
  of zodiacal constellations are after Budge's renderings.) 
    
  Table VII [A.C.] 
  Table XXV [S.]  
  0. . . . 
  ANU (TIAMAT)  
  1. Sphere of the Primum Mobile 
  ENLIL (ABSU)  
  2. Sphere of the Zodiac or Fixed 
  Stars 
  ENKI; LUMASHI (IGIGI)  
  3. Sphere of Saturn 
  ADAR  
  4. Sphere of Jupiter 
  MARDUK  
  5. Sphere of Mars 
  NERGAL  
  6. Sphere of the Sun 
  UTU  
  7. Sphere of Venus 
  INANNA  
  8. Sphere of Mercury 
  NEBO  
  9. Sphere of the Moon 
  NANNA  
  10. Sphere of the Elements 
  KIA  
  11. Air 
  ANNA  
  12. Mercury 
  GUDUD  
  13. Moon 
  SIN  
  14. Venus 
  DLIBAT  
  15. Aries 
  AGRU (XUBUR)  
  16. Taurus 
  KAKKAB U ALAP SHAME (KINGU)  
  17. Gemini 
  RE'U KINU SHAME U TU'AME RABUTI 
  (VIPER)  
  18. Cancer 
  SHITTU (SNAKE)  
  19. Leo 
  KALBU RABU (LAKHAMU)  
  20. Virgo 
  SHIRU (WHIRLWIND)  
  21. Jupiter 
  UMUNPADDU  
  
   
   
  22. Libra 
  ZIBANITUM (Ravening Dog)  
  23. Water 
  BADUR  
  24. Scorpio 
  AKRABU (SCORPION-MAN)  
  25. Sagittarius 
  PA-BIL-SAG (HURRICANE)  
  26. Capricorn 
  SUXUR MASH (FISH-MAN)  
  27. Mars 
  MASTABARRU  
  28. Aquarius 
  GULA (HORNED BEAST)  
  29. Pisces 
  DILGAN U RIKIS NUNI (WEAPON)  
  30. Sun 
  SHAMASH  
  30. Fire 
  AG  
  30. Saturn 
  KAIMANU  
  30. (bis) Earth 
  KIA  
  30. (bis) Spirit 
  ZI  
    
   
   
   
  NOTES ON PRONUNCIATION 
  WE CANNOT BE absolutely how Sumerian and Akkadian were spoken; but many useful 
  guidelines are available to the student, including the transliterated tablets found all over 
  Mesopotamia. Basically, we can offer the following principles which should prove of 
  value in reciting the foreign language instructions : 
   
  Vowels 
  a  
  as in "father" 
  e  
  as in "whey" 
  i  
  as in "antique" 
  o  
  as in "boat" (but rarely found) 
  u  
  as in "zulu" 
   
  Consonants 
   
  
   
   
  Most are basically the same as in English. The Sumerians did not have an alphabet as we 
  know it, but they had developed a syllabary, very much like the Japanese "Kana" script of 
  today. In phonetic transliterations, the English spelling sought to approximate the 
  Sumerian pronunciation. However, there are a few sounds which English does not 
  possess, and which have been put into phonetic variations. Important examples below : 
  X  
  as in the German "ach" 
  CH  
  (same as above) 
  Q  
  as in "like" 
  K  
  (same as above) 
  SH  
  as in "shall" 
  SS  
  as in, perhaps, "lasso"; a hissing "s" common to Arabic languages 
  Z  
  as in "lots"; a hard "ts" sound, not quite as in "zoo" 
   
  Remember, in the transliterations which follow, every letter must be pronounced. There 
  are no schwas or silent syllables in Sumerian. Hence, "KIA" is pronounced "keeya"; 
  "KAIMANU" is pronounced "ka-ee-mah-nu" or, if spoken rapidly, the two initial vowel 
  sounds slur into 'kigh' rhyming with "high" 
   
  The incantations should be said carefully and slowly at first, to familiarise oneself with 
  the tongue-twisting phrases. A mistake may prove fatal to the Work 
    
    
    
  THE SPELLS (TRANSLATED) 
   
   
  WHERE POSSIBLE, the Editor has taken every opportunity to find the original 
  Sumerian or Akkadian translation of a given Greek charm of conjuration. These will be 
  given here. Also, the reader will find English translations of the Sumerian charms as they 
  are given in the NECRONOMICON. Not al of the charms are available this way, and 
  sometimes we have had to make do with near misses. Much of what is found here has 
  
   
   
  come from the Maklu text, of which the only extant translation is in the German of 
  Tallqvist ("Die Assyrische Beschworungsserie Maqlu nach dem originalen im British 
  Museum Herausgegeben" Acta Societatis Scientiarum Fennicae, Tomm. XX, No. 6, 
  Helsingforsiae mdcccxcv). The word "maklu" or "maqlu" itself is controversial, but 
  Tallqvist seems to think that it does, indeed, mean "burning"; especially so as the 
  incantations to be found therein invariably entail burning something, usually a doll made 
  in the likeness of a witch or evil sorcerer that the magician wished to dispose of. Hence, 
  we have here probably the archetype of the Great Burning Times of the Inquisition, when 
  people were condemned to a fiery death as Witches and Pagans. The chant "burn, witch! 
  burn!" can be found in the Maklu text, in all its pristine glory. Indeed, Cthulhu Calls. 
   
   
  The Conjuration "The Binding of the Evil Sorcerers" 
   
  Alsi ku nushi ilani mushiti 
  Itti kunu alsi mushitum kallatum kuttumtum 
  Alsi bararitum qablitum u namaritum 
  Ashshu kashshaptu u kashshipanni 
  Eli nitum ubbiraanni 
  Ili-ia u Ishtari-ia ushis-su-u-eli-ia 
  Eli ameri-ia amru-usanaku 
  Imdikula salalu musha u urra 
  Qu-u imtana-allu-u pi-ia 
  Upu unti pi-ia iprusu 
  Me mashtiti-ia umattu-u 
  Eli li nubu-u xiduti si-ipdi 
  Izizanimma ilani rabuti shima-a dababi 
  Dini dina alakti limda 
  Epu-ush salam kashshapi-ia u kashshapti-ia 
  Sha epishia u mushtepishti-ia 
  Is mass-ssarati sha mushi lipshuru ruxisha limnuti 
  Pisha lu-u ZAL.LU Lishanusha Lu-u Tabtu 
  Sha iqbu-u amat limutti-ia kima ZAL.LU litta-tuk 
  Sha ipushu kishpi kima Tabti lishxarmit 
  qi-ishrusha pu-uttu-ru ipshetusha xulluqu 
  Kal amatusha malla-a sseri 
  Ina qibit iqbu-u ilani mushitum. 
   
   
   
  The Conjuration "XILQA XILQA BESA BESA" or "A Most Excellent Charm 
  Against the Hordes of Demons" etc. 
   
  Arise! Arise! Go far away! Go far away! 
  Be shamed! Be shamed! Flee! Flee! 
  Turn around, go, arise and go far away! 
  
   
   
  Your wickedness may rise to heaven like unto smoke! 
  Arise and leave my body! 
  From my body, depart in shame! 
  From my body flee! 
  Turn away from my body! 
  Go away from my body! 
  Do not return to my body! 
  Do no come near my body! 
  Do not approach my body! 
  Do not throng around my body! 
  Be commanded by Shammash the Mighty! 
  Be commanded by Enki, Lord of All! 
  Be commanded by Marduk, the Great Magician of the Gods! 
  Be commanded by the God of Fire, your Destroyer! 
  May you be held back from my body! 
   
   
   
  "Another Binding of the Sorcerers" 
   
  Ssalmani-ia ana pagri tapqida duppira 
  Ssalmani-ia ana pagri taxira duppira 
  Ssalmani-ia iti pagri tushni-illa duppira 
  Ssalmani ini ishdi pagri tushni-illa duppira 
  Ssalmani-ia qimax pagri taqbira duppira 
  Ssalmani-ia ana qulqullati tapqida duppira 
  Ssalmani-ia ina igari tapxa-a duppira 
  Ssalmani-ia ina askuppati Tushni-illa duppira 
  Ssalmani-ia ina bi'sha duri tapxa-a duppira 
  Ssalmani-ia ana GISHBAR tapqida duppira 
   
   
   
  The Conjuration of the Mountains of MASHU" 
   
  May the mountain overpower you! 
  May the mountain hold you back! 
  May the mountain conquer you! 
  May the mountain frighten you! 
  May the mountain shake you to the core! 
  May the mountain hold you in check! 
  May the mountain subject you! 
  May the mountain cover you! 
  May the mighty mountain fall on you, 
  May you be held back from my body! 
  
   
   
   
   
  (Note: the original translator had noted the resemblance between the Greek word for 
  Lors, kurios, and the Sumerian word for mountain, kur, and for a type of underworld, 
  chthoic, monster which is also called kur and which refers to the Leviathan of the Old 
  Testament. Also, in this particular conjuration, the word for mountain is shadu - shaddai ? 
  The Old Serpent KUR is, of course, invoked every day by the Christians: Kyrie Eleison!)  
    
   
   
  COMMON SUMERIAN WORDS AND PHRASES IN 
  ENGLISH 
   
  Sumerian  
  English  
  Akhkharu  
  Vampire  
  Alal  
  Destroyer  
  Alla Xul  
  Evil God  
  Barra!  
  Begone!  
  Dingir Xul  
  Evil God  
  Edin Na Zu!  
  Go to the Desert! (a form of exorcism) 
  Gelal  
  Incubus  
  Gigim xul  
  Evil Spirit  
  Gidim Xul  
  Evil Ghost  
  Idimmu  
  Demon  
  Idpa  
  Fever  
  Kashshaptu  
  Witch  
  Lalartu  
  Phantom  
  Lalssu  
  Spectre  
  Lilit  
  Succubus  
  Maskim Xul  
  Evil Fiend (Ambusher, Lier-In-Wait)  
  Mulla Xul  
  Evil Devil  
  Rabishu  
  (same as Maskim Xul)  
  Telal  
  Wicked Demon (Warrior)  
  Uggae  
  God of Death  
  Uruku  
  Larvae  
  Utuk Xul  
  Evil Spirit  
  Zi Dingir Anna Kanpa! Spirit, God of the Sky, Remember!  
  
   
   
  Zi Dinger Kia Kanpa!  Spirit, God of the Earth, Remember!  
    
    
  A WORD CONCERNING THE ORIGINAL 
  MANUSCRIPT 
   
   
  THE EDITOR and the Publishers anticipate that there will be a demand at first for 
  privileged views of the original NECRONOMICON, whether out of curiosity's sake, or 
  by nervous experimenters who will be certain that we did not copy a sigil correctly, etc.  
  Let us hasten to state at this point that the original Ms. is neither the property of the 
  Editor, nor the Publishers. We were given the right to translate and publish this work, 
  with as much additional and explanatory material as needed, but not the right to hold the 
  MS. up to public inspection. We regret that this is the case, but we also feel that it might 
  be advisable, in reference to the dangerous character of the work involved. Perhaps one 
  day a book will be written on the hazards of possessing such an original work in one's 
  home or office, including the fearful hallucinations, physical incapacities, and emotional 
  malaise that accompanied this work from the onset of the translation to the end of its final 
  published form. 
   
  Therefore, as a matter of policy, we cannot honour any requests to see the 
  NECRONOMICON in its original state.  
    
   
   
  BANISHINGS 
   
   
  Read this section carefully. 
   
  In the interim period between the translation and the publication of this work, the Editor, 
  along with a circle of initiates in another discipline, undertook to experiment with the 
  rituals and forces outlined in the NECRONOMICON. In using the material alone, or 
  within a Western ceremonial structure (such as the Golden Dawn system) we came upon 
  startling discoveries in both cases: there are no effective banishings for the forces 
  invoked in the NECRONOMICON itself! The rituals, incantations, formulae of this Book 
  are of ancient origin, comprising some of the oldest written magickal workings in 
  
   
   
  Western occult history. the deities and demons identified within have probably not been 
  effectively summoned in nearly six thousand years. Ordinary exorcisms and banishing 
  formulae have thus far proved extremely inadequate: this, by experienced magicians. 
  Hence, the following recommendations. 
   
  The religion of the ancient Sumerian peoples seems to have been lunar-oriented, a 
  religion - or religion - magickal structure - of the night, of darkness in a sense. 
  Invocations using solar formulae have proved thus far effective in successfully banishing 
  NECRONOMICON demons and intelligences. For instance, the Kaddish prayer of the 
  Jewish faith contains some solar elements that have proved resilient to inimical genii, and 
  the vibration of the Lord's Prayer for Christians is also a workable method. 
   
  We suggest that individual operators utilise an equivalent solar (i.e., positive light) 
  invocation from their own religion or the religion of their ancestors, should the no longer 
  have a religion or should they have changed it in their lifetime. 
   
  For best practical purposes in the beginning - for those intent on actually using the rituals 
  contained herein - it is advisable to take especial care in the construction of the magickal 
  circle and of all magickal defences. A preliminary period of purification is well in order 
  before attempting anything in this grimoire. Persons of unstable mental condition, or 
  unstable emotional condition, should not be allowed, under any circumstances, to observe 
  one of these rituals in progress. That would be criminal, and perhaps in suicidal. One of 
  our colleagues was fearfully attacked by his dog directly following a fairly simple and 
  uncomplicated formula from this book. This is definitely not a Gilbert chemistry set. 
   
  The method of the NECRONOMICON concerns deep, primeval forces that seem to pre-
  exist the normal archetypal images of the tarot trumps and the Golden Dawn telesmatic 
  figures. These are forces that developed outside the Judeo-Christian mainstream, and 
  were worshipped and summoned long before the creation of the Qabala as we know it 
  today. Hence, the ineffectiveness of the Golden Dawn banishing procedures against them. 
  They are not necessarily demonic or qliphotic in the sense that these terms are commonly 
  understood in the West, they just simply represent power sources largely untapped and 
  thus far ignored by twentieth-century, mainstream consciousness. 
   
  The results of any experimentation with this book, as well as practical suggestions 
  concerning its rituals, are welcomed by the publishers. 
   
    
   
   
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  The Book of Thoth  
  New York, 1969  
  Liber AL vel Legis  
  New York, 1977  
  Crowley, A.  
  Magick  
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  Cumont, F.  
  Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism  
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  Babyloniaca  
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  relatifs a la philologie et a l'archaeologie 
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  Maspero)  
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  Griffith & 
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  dem originalem im British Museum 
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  THE TESTIMONY OF THE MAD ARAB 
   
   
  THIS is the testimony of all that I have seen, and all that I have learned, in those years 
  that I have possessed the Three Seals of MASSHU. I have seen One Thousand-and-One 
  moons, and surely this is enough for the span of a man's life, though it is said the 
  Prophets lived much longer. I am weak, and ill, and bear a great tiredness and exhaustion, 
  and a sigh hangs in my breast like a dark lantern. I am old. 
   
  The wolves carry my name in their midnight speeches, and that quiet, subtle Voice is 
  summoning me from afar. And a Voice much closer will shout into my ear with unholy 
  impatience. The weight of my soul will decide its final resting place. Before that time, I 
  
   
   
  must put down here all that I can concerning the horrors that stalk Without, and which lie 
  in wait at the door of every man, for this is the ancient arcana that has been handed down 
  of old, but which has been forgotten by all but a few men, the worshippers of the Ancient 
  Ones (may their names be blotted out!). 
   
  And if I do not finish this task, take what is here and discover the rest, for time is short 
  and mankind does not know nor understand the evil that awaits it, from every side, from 
  every Gate, from every broken barrier, from every mindless acolyte at the alters of 
  madness. 
   
  For this is the Book of the Dead, the Book of the Black Earth, that I have writ down at the 
  peril of my life, exactly as I received it, on the planes of the IGIGI, the cruel celestial 
  spirits from beyond the Wanderers of the Wastes. 
   
  Let all who read this book be warned thereby that the habitation of men are seen and 
  surveyed by that Ancient Race of gods and demons from a time before time, and that they 
  seek revenge for that forgotten battle that took place somewhere in the Cosmos and rent 
  the Worlds in the days before the creation of Man, when the Elder Gods walked the 
  Spaces, the race of MARDUK, as he is known to the Chaldeans, and of ENKI our 
  MASTER, the Lord of Magicians. 
   
  Know, then, that I have trod all the Zones of the Gods, and also the places of the Azonei, 
  and have descended unto the foul places of Death and Eternal Thirst, which may be 
  reached through the Gate of GANZIR, which was built in UR, in the days before Babylon 
  was. 
   
  Know, too, that I have spoken with all manner of spirit and daemon, whose names are no 
  longer known in the societies of Man, or were never known. And the seals of some of 
  these are writ herein; yet others I must take with me when I leave you. ANU have mercy 
  on my soul! 
   
  I have seen the Unknown Lands, that no map has ever charted. I have lived in the deserts 
  and the wastelands, and spoken with demons and the souls of slaughtered men, and of 
  women who have dies in childbirth, victims of the she-fiend LAMMASHTA. 
   
  I have traveled beneath the Seas, in search of the Palace of Our Master, and found the 
  stone of monuments of vanquished civilisations, and deciphered the writings of some of 
  these; while still others remain mysteries to any man who lives. And these civilisations 
  were destroyed because of the knowledge contained in this book. 
   
  I have traveled among the stars, and trembled before the Gods. I have, at last, found the 
  formulae by which I passed the Gate ARZIR, and passed into the forbidden realms of the 
  foul IGIGI. 
   
  I have raised demons, and the dead. 
   
  
   
   
  I have summoned the ghosts of my ancestors to real and visible appearance on the tops of 
  temples built to reach the stars, and built to touch the nethermost cavities of HADES. I 
  have wrestled with the Black Magician, AZAG-THOTH, in vain, and fled to the Earth by 
  calling upon INANNA and her brother MARDUK, Lord of the double-headed AXE. 
   
  I have raised armies against the Lands of the East, by summoning the hordes of fiends I 
  have made subject unto me, and so doing found NGAA, the God of the heathens, who 
  breathes flame and roars like a thousand thunders. 
   
  I have found fear. 
   
  I have found the Gate that leads to the Outside, by which the Ancient Ones, who ever 
  seek entrance to our world, keep eternal watch. I have smelled the vapours of that 
  Ancient One, Queen of the Outside, whose name is writ in the terrible MAGAN text, the 
  testament of some dead civilisation whose priests, seeking power, swing open the dread, 
  evil Gate for an hour past the time, and were consumed. 
   
  I came to possess this knowledge through circumstances quite peculiar, while still the 
  unlettered son of a shepherd in what is called Mesopotamia by the Greeks. 
   
  When I was only a youth, travelling alone in the mountains to the East, called MASSHU 
  by the people who live there, I came upon a grey rock carved with three strange symbols. 
  It stood as high as a man, and as wide around as a bull. It was firmly in the ground, and I 
  could not move it. Thinking no more of the carvings, save that they might be the work of 
  a king to mark some ancient victory over an enemy, I built a fire at its foot to protect me 
  from the wolves that wander in those regions and went to sleep, for it was night and I was 
  far from my village, being Bet Durrabia. Being about three hours from dawn, in the 
  nineteenth of Shabatu, I was awakened by the howl of a dog, perhaps of a wolf, 
  uncommonly loud and close at hand. The fire had dies to its embers, and these red, 
  glowing coals cast a faint, dancing shadow across the stone monument with the three 
  carvings. I began to make haste to build another fire when, at once, the gray rock began 
  to rise slowly into the air, as though it were a dove. I could not move or speak for the fear 
  that seized upon my spine and wrapped cold fingers around my skull. The Dik of Azug-
  bel-ya was no stranger to me than this sight, though the former seemed to melt into my 
  hands! 
   
  Presently, I heard a voice, softly, some distance away and a more practical fear, that of 
  the possibility of robbers, took hold of me and I rolled behind some weeds, trembling. 
  Another voice joined the first, and soon several men in the black robes of thieves came 
  together over the place where I was, surrounding the floating rock, of which they did not 
  exhibit the least fright. 
   
  I could see clearly now that the three carvings on the stone monument were glowing a 
  flame red colour, as though the rock were on fire. The figures were murmuring together 
  in prayer or invocation, of which only a few words could be heard, and these in some 
  unknown tongue; though, ANU have mercy on my soul!, these rituals are not unknown to 
  
   
   
  me any longer. 
   
  The figures, whose faces I could not see or recognise, began to make wild passes in the 
  air with knives that glinted cold and sharp in the mountain night. 
   
  From beneath the floating rock, out of the very ground where it had sat, came rising the 
  tail of a serpent. This serpent was surely larger than any I had ever seen. The thinnest 
  section thereof was fully that of the arms of two men, and as it rose from the earth it was 
  followed by another, although the end of the first was not seen as it seemed to reach 
  down into the very Pit itself. These were followed by still more, and the ground began to 
  tremble under the pressure of so many of these enormous arms. The chanting of the 
  priests, for I knew them now to be the servants of some hidden Power, became much 
  louder and very nearly hysterical. 
   
  IA! IA! ZI AZAG! 
  IA! IA!! ZI AZKAK! 
  IA! IA! KUTULU ZI KUR! 
  IA! 
   
  The ground where I was hiding became wet with some substance, being slightly downhill 
  from the scene I was witnessing. I touched the wetness and found it to be blood. In 
  horror, I screamed and gave my presence away to the priests. They turned toward me, and 
  I saw a loathing that they had cut their chests with the daggers they had used to raise the 
  stone, for some mystical purpose I could not then divine; although I know now that blood 
  is the very food of these spirits, which is why the field after the battles of war glows with 
  an unnatural light, the manifestations of the spirits feeding thereon. 
   
  May ANU protect us all! 
   
  My scream had the effect of casting their ritual into chaos and disorder. I raced through 
  the mountain path by which I had come, and the priests came running after me, although 
  some seemed to stay behind, perhaps to finish the Rites. However, as I ran wildly down 
  the slopes in the cold night, my heart giving rise in my chest and my head growing hot, 
  the sound of splitting rocks and thunder came from behind me and shook the very ground 
  I ran upon. In fright, and in haste, I fell to the earth. 
   
  Rising, I turned to face whatever attacker had come nearest me, though I was unarmed. 
  To my surprise what I saw was no priest of ancient horror, no necromancer of that 
  forbidden Art, but black robes fallen upon the grass and weeds, with no seeming presence 
  of life or bodies beneath them. 
   
  I walked cautiously to the first and, picking up a long twig, lifted the robe from the tangle 
  of weeds and thorns. All that remained of the priest was a pool of slime, like green oil, 
  and the smell of a body lain long to rot in the sun. Such a stench nearly overpowered me, 
  but I was resolute to find the others, to see if the same fortune had also befallen them. 
  
   
   
   
  Walking back up the slope that I had so fearfully run down only moments ago, I came 
  across yet another of the dark priests, in identical condition to the first. I kept walking, 
  passing more of the robes as I went, not venturing to overturn them any longer. Then, I 
  finally came upon the grey stone monument that had risen unnaturally into the air at the 
  command of the priests. It now upon the ground once more, but the carvings still glowed 
  with supernatural light. The serpents, or what I had then though of as serpents, had 
  disappeared. But in the dead embers of the fire, now cold and black, was a shining metal 
  plate. I picked it up and saw that it also was carved, as the stone, but very intricately, after 
  a fashion I could not understand. I did not bear the same markings as the stone, but I had 
  the feeling I could almost read the characters, but could not, as though I once knew the 
  tongue but had since long forgotten. My head began to ache as though a devil was 
  pounding my skull, when a shaft of moonlight struck the metal amulet, for I know now 
  what it was, and a voice entered into my head and told me the secrets of the scene I had 
  witnessed in one word: 
   
  KUTULU. 
   
  In that moment, as though whispered fiercely into my ear, I understood. 
   
  These are the signs carved upon the grey stone, that was the Gate to the Outside: 
   
   
    
   
  An this is the amulet that I held in my hand, and hold to this very day, around my neck as 
  I write these words: 
  
   
   
   
   
   
  Of the three carved symbols, the first is the sign of our Race from beyond the Stars, and 
  is called ARRA in the tongue of the Scribe who taught it to me, an emissary of the Elder 
  Ones. In the tongue of the eldest city of Babylon, it was UR. It is the Sigil of the 
  Covenant of the Elder Gods, and when they see it, they who gave it to us, they will not 
  forget us. They have sworn! 
   
  Spirit of the Skies, Remember! 
   
  The second is the Elder Sign, and is the Key whereby the Powers of the Elder Gods may 
  be summoned, when used with the proper words and shapes. It has a Name, and is called 
  AGGA. 
   
  The third sign is the Sigil of the Watcher. It is called BANDAR. The Watcher is a Race 
  sent by the Elder Ones. It keeps vigil while one sleeps, provided the appropriate ritual 
  and sacrifice has been performed,: else, if called, it will turn upon you. 
   
  These seals, to be effective, must be graven on stone and set in the ground. Or, set upon 
  the altar of offerings. Or, carried to the Rock of Invocations. Or, engraved on the metal of 
  one's God or Goddess, and hung about the neck, but hidden from the view of the profane. 
  Of the three, the ARRA and the AGGA may be used separately, that is to say, singly and 
  alone. The BANDAR, however, must never be used alone, but with one or both of the 
  others, for the Watcher must needs be reminded of the Covenant it has sworn with the 
  Elder Gods and our Race, else it will turn upon thee and slay thee and ravage thy town 
  until succour is to be had from the Elder Gods by the tears of thy people and the wailing 
  of thy women. 
   
  KAKAMMU! 
  
   
   
   
  The metal amulet that I retrieved from the ashes of the fire, and which caught the light of 
  the moon, is a potent seal against whatever may come in the Gate from the Outside for, 
  seeing it, they will retreat from thee 
   
  SAVE ONLY IF IT CATCH THE LIGHT OF THE MOON UPON ITS SURFACE 
   
  for, in the dark days of the moon, or in cloud, there can be little protection against the 
  fiends from the Ancient Lands should they break the barrier, or be let in by their servants 
  upon the face of the earth. In such a case, no recourse is to be had until the light of the 
  moon shines upon the earth, for the moon is the eldest among the Zonei, and is the starry 
  symbol of our Pact. NANNA, Father of the Gods, Remember! 
   
  Wherefore, the amulet must be engraved upon pure silver in the full light of the moon, 
  that the moon shine upon it at its working, and the essence of the moon incantations must 
  be performed, and the prescribed rituals as given forth in this Book. And the amulet must 
  never be exposed to the light of the Sun, for SHAMMASH called UDU, in his jealousy, 
  will rob the seal of its power. In such a case, it must be bathed in water of camphor, and 
  the incantations and ritual performed once again. But, verily, it were better to engrave 
  another. 
   
  These secrets I give to thee at the pain of my life, never to be revealed to the profane, or 
  the banished, or the worshippers of the Ancient Serpent, but to keep within thine own 
  heart, always silent upon these things. 
   
  Peace be to thee! 
   
  Henceforth, from that fateful night in the Mountains of MASSHU, I wandered about the 
  country-side in search of the key to the secret knowledge that had been given me. And it 
  was a painful and lonely journey, during which time I took no wife, called no house or 
  village my home, and dwelt in various countries, often in caves or in the deserts, learning 
  several tongues as a traveller might learn them, to bargain with the tradespeople and learn 
  of their news and customs. But my bargaining was with the Powers that reside in each of 
  these countries. And soon, I cam to understand many things which before I had no 
  knowledge, except perhaps in dreams. The friends of my youth deserted me, and I them. 
  When I was seven years gone from my family, I learned that they had all died of their 
  own hand, for reasons no one was able to tell me; their flocks had been slain as the 
  victims of some strange epidemic. 
   
  I wandered as a beggar, being fed from town to town as the local people saw fit, often 
  being stoned instead and threatened with imprisonment. On occasion, I was able to 
  convince some learned man that I was a sincere scholar, and was thereby permitted to 
  read the ancient records in which the details of necromancy. sorcery, magick and 
  alchemy are given. I learned of the spells that cause men illness, the plague, blindness, 
  insanity, and even death. I learned of the various classes of demons and evil gods that 
  exist, and of the old legends concerning the Ancient Ones. I was thus able to arm myself 
  
   
   
  against also the she-devil LAMMASHTA, who is called the Sword that Splits the Skull, 
  the sight of whom causeth horror and dismay, and(some say) death of a most uncommon 
  nature. 
   
  In time, I learned of the names and properties of all the demons, devils, fiends and 
  monsters listed herein, in this Book of the Black Earth. I learned of the powers of the 
  astral Gods, and how to summon their aid in times of need. I learned, too, of the frightful 
  beings who dwell beyond the astral spirits, who guard the entrance to the Temple of the 
  Lost, of the Ancient of Days, the Ancient of the Ancient Ones, whose Name I cannot 
  write here. 
   
  In my solitary ceremonies in the hills, worshipping with fire and sword, with water and 
  dagger, and with the assistance of a strange grass that grows wild in certain parts of 
  MASSHU, and with which I had unwittingly built my fire before the rock, that grass that 
  gives the mind great power to travel tremendous distances into the heavens, as also into 
  the hells, I received the formulae for the amulets and talismans which follow, which 
  provide the Priest with safe passage among the spheres wherein he may travel in search 
  of the Wisdom. 
   
  But now, after One Thousand-and-One moons of the journey, the Maskim nip at my 
  heels, the Rabishu pull at my hair, Lammashta opens her dread jaws, AZAG-THOTH 
  gloats blindly at his throne, KUTULU raises his head and stares up through the Veils of 
  sunkun Varloorni, up through the Abyss, and fixes his stare upon me; wherefore I must 
  with haste write this indeed, it appears as though I have failed in some regard as to the 
  order of the rites, or to the formulae, or to the sacrifices, for now it appears as if the entire 
  host of ERESHKIGAL lies waiting, dreaming, drooling for my departure. I pray the Gods 
  that I am saved, and not perish as did the Priest, ABDUL BEN-MARTU, in Jerusalem 
  (the Gods remember and have mercy upon him!). My fate is no longer writ in the stars, 
  for I have broken the Chaldean Covenant by seeking power over the Zonei. I have set 
  foot on the moon, and the moon no longer has power over me. The lines of my life have 
  been oblitered by my wanderings in the Waste, over the letters writ in the heavens by the 
  gods. And even now I can hear the wolves howling in the mountains as they did that 
  fateful night, and they are calling my name, and the names of Others. I fear for my flesh, 
  but I fear for my spirit more. 
   
  Remember, always, in every empty moment, to call upon the Gods not to forget thee, for 
  they are forgetful and very far away. Light thy fires high in the hills, and on the tops of 
  temples and pyramids, that they may see and remember. 
   
  Remember always to copy each of the formulae as I have put it down, and not to change 
  it by one line or dot, not so much as a hair's breadth, lest it be rendered valueless, or 
  worse: a broken star is the Gate of GANZIR, the Gate of Death, the Gate of the Shadows 
  and the Shells. Recite the incantations as they are written here, in the manner this 
  prescribed. Prepare the rituals without erring, and in the proper places and times render 
  the sacrifices. 
   
  
   
   
  May the Gods be ever merciful unto thee! 
   
  May thou escape the jaws of the MASKIM, and vanquish the power of the Ancient Ones! 
   
  AND THE GODS GRANT THEE DEATH 
  BEFORE THE ANCIENT ONES RULE THE 
  EARTH ONCE MORE! 
   
  KAKAMMU! SELAH!  
    
    
    
  OF THE ZONEI AND THEIR ATTRIBUTES 
   
   
  THE Gods of the Stars are Seven. They have Seven Seals, each of which may be used in 
  their turn. They are approached by Seven Gates, each of which may be opened in their 
  turn. They have Seven Colours, Seven Essences, and each a separate Step on the Ladder 
  of Lights. The Chaldeans were but imperfect in their knowledge, although they had 
  understanding of the Ladder, and certain of the formulae. They did not, however, possess 
  the formulae for the passing of the Gates, save one, of whom it is forbidden to speak. 
   
  The passing of the Gates gives the priest both power and wisdom to use it. He becomes 
  able to control the affairs of his life more perfectly than before, and many have been 
  content to merely pass the first three Gates and then sit down and go no further than that, 
  enjoying the benefits that they have found on the preliminary spheres. But this is Evil, for 
  they are not equipped to deal with the attack from Without that must surely come, and 
  their people will cry unto them for safety, and it will not come forth. Therefore, set thy 
  face towards the ultimate goal and strive ever onward to the furthest reaches of the stars, 
  though it mean thine own death; for such a death is as a sacrifice to the Gods, and 
  pleasing, that they will not forget their people. 
   
  The ZONEI and their attributes, then, are as follows: 
   
   
   
  The God of the Moon is the God NANNA. He is Father of the Zonei, and the Eldest of 
  the Wanderers. He is long of beard, and bears a wand of lapis lazuli in his palm, and 
  possesses the secret of the tides of blood. His colour is Silver. His Essence is to be found 
  in Silver, and in camphor, and in those things bearing the sign of the Moon. He is 
  sometimes called SIN. His Gate is the first you will pass in the rituals that follow. His 
  
   
   
  Step on the Ladder of Lights is also Silver. 
   
  This is his Seal, which you must engrave on his metal, on the thirteenth day of the Moon 
  in which you are working, having no other person about you who may watch you in its 
  manufacture. Being finished, it should be wrapped in a square of the finest silk and lain 
  aside until such time as you desire its use, and then, it should be removed only after the 
  Sun has gone to its rest. No ray of sunlight should strike the Seal, lest its power be 
  rendered nil and a new Seal must needs be cast. 
   
  The Number of NANNA is Thirty and this is his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
   
  The God of Mercury is NEBO. He is a very old spirit, having a long beard, and is the 
  guardian of the Gods, as well as the keeper of the knowledge of Science. He wears a 
  crown of one hundred horns, and the long robe of the Priest. His colour is blue. His 
  Essence is in that metal known as Quicksilver, and is sometimes also found in sand, and 
  in those things bearing the sign of Mercury. His Gate is the Second you will pass in the 
  rituals that follow. His Step on the Ladder of Lights is blue. 
   
  This is his Seal, which you must write on perfect parchment, or no the broad leaf of a 
  palm tree, having no other person about you who may watch you in its construction. 
  Being finished, it should be wrapped in a square of the finest silk and lain aside until such 
  time as you desire its use, and then, it should be removed only when its light is in the sky. 
  Such is also the best time for its manufacture. 
   
  The Number of NEBO is Twelve and this is his Seal: 
   
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  The Goddess of Venus is the most excellent Queen INANNA, called of the Babylonians 
  ISHTAR. She is the Goddess of Passion, both of Love and of War, depending upon her 
  sign and the time of her appearance in the heavens. She appears as a most beautiful Lady, 
  in the company of lions, and partakes of a subtle astral nature with the Moon God 
  NANNA. When they are in agreement, that is, when their two plants are auspiciously 
  arranged in the heavens, it is as two offering-cups split freely in the heavens, to rain the 
  sweet wine of the Gods upon the earth. And then there is great happiness and rejoicing. 
  She sometimes appears in armour, and is thereby a most excellent guardian against the 
  machinations of her sister, the dread Queen ERESHKIGAL of KUR. With the Name and 
  Number of INANNA, no Priest need fear to walk into the very depths of the Underworld; 
  for being armed, in Her armour, he is similar to the Goddess. It was thus that I descended 
  into the foul pits that lie gaping beneath the crust of the earth, and commanded demons. 
   
  She is similarly the Goddess of Love, and bestows a favourable bride upon any man who 
  desires it, and who makes the proper sacrifice. 
   
  BUT KNOW THAT INANNA TAKES HER OWN FOR HER OWN, AND THAT 
  ONCE CHOSEN BY HER NO MAN MAY TAKE ANOTHER BRIDE. 
   
  Her colour is the purest White. Her manifestation is in the metal Copper, and also in the 
  most beautiful flowers of a field, and in the saddest death of the battlefield, which is that 
  field's fairest flower. Her Gate is the Third you will pass in the rites that follow, and in 
  which place you will be of a heart to stay; but turn you face to the road that leads beyond, 
  for that is your genuine goal, unless the Goddess choses you. Her Step on the Ladder of 
  Lights, built of old in Babylon and at UR, is White. 
   
  
   
   
  This is her Seal, which you must engrave on Copper, Venus being exalted in the 
  Heavens, with no one about watching its construction. Being finished, it is to be wrapped 
  in the purest silk and lain safely away, only to be removed when need arises, at any time. 
   
  The Number of INANNA is Fifteen, by which Number she is frequently known in the 
  incantations of the Dispensation, her Seal is the following. 
   
   
   
   
   
  This God of the Sun is the Lord SHAMMASH, son of NANNA. He is seated upon a 
  throne of gold, wearing a crown of two horns, holding a sceptre aloft in his right hand 
  and a flame disk in his life, sending rays in every direction. He is the God of Light and of 
  life. His colour is Gold. His Essence is to be found in gold, and in all golden objects and 
  plants. He is sometimes called UDUU. His Gate is the Fourth you will pass in the rituals 
  that follow. His Step on the great Ladder of Lights is Gold. 
   
  This is his Seal, which you must engrave in gold, when the Sun is exalted in the heavens, 
  alone on a mountain top or some such place close to the Rays, but alone. Being finished, 
  it should be wrapped in a square of the finest silk and lain aside until such time as it is 
  needed. 
   
  The Number os SHAMMASH is Twenty and this is his Seal: 
   
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  The God of Mars is the mighty NERGAL. 
   
  He has the head of a man on the body of a lion, and bears a sword and a flail. He is the 
  God of War, and of the fortunes of War. He was sometimes though to be an agent of the 
  Ancient Ones, for he dwelt in CUTHA for a time. His colour is dark red. His essence is to 
  be found in Iron, and in all weapons made to spill the blood of men and of animals. His 
  Gate is the Fifth you will see as you pass the Zones in the rituals that follow. His Step on 
  the Ladder of Light is Red. 
   
  This is his Seal, which must be engraved on a plate of Iron, or on paper in blood, when 
  Mars is in exaltation in the heavens. It is best done at night, far from the habitations of 
  men and of animals, where you cannot be seen or heard. It must be wrapped first in heavy 
  cloth, then in fine silk, and hid safe away until such times as it is needed. But to take not 
  to use this Seal hastily, for it is a sharp Sword. 
   
  The Number of NERGAL is Eight and this is his Seal: 
   
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  The God of Jupiter is the Lord of Magicians, MARDUK KURIOS of the Double-headed 
  Axe. MARDUK was born of our Father, ENKI, to do battle against the forces of the 
  Ancient Ones, and he won a powerful fight, subduing the armies of Evil and putting the 
  Queen of the Ancient Ones beneath his foot. That Serpent is dead, but dreams. 
  MARDUK was bestowed Fifty Names and Powers by the Council of the Elder Gods, 
  which Powers he retains to this day. His colour is Purple. His Essence is in the material 
  tin, and in brass. His Gate is the Sixth that you will come upon as you follow the rituals 
  that follow. His Step on the Ladder of Lights in Purple. 
   
  This is his Seal, which you must engrave on a plate of tin or of brass, when Jupiter is 
  strong in the heavens, while making special invocation to ENKI Our Master. This shall 
  be wrought as the others, and wrapped in pure silk and lain away until the time for its use. 
  Know that MARDUK appears as a mighty warrior with a long beard and a flaming disk 
  in his hands. He carries a bow and a quiver of arrows, and treads about the heavens 
  keeping the Watch. Take care to summon his assistance in only the most terrible of 
  circumstances, for his might is powerful and his anger fierce. When thou hast need of the 
  power of the star Jupiter, call instead one of the appropriate Powers listed within these 
  pages, and they will surely come. 
   
  The Number of Marduk is Ten and this is his Seal: 
   
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  The God of Saturn is NINIB called ADAR, the Lord of Hunters and of Strength. He 
  appears with a crown of horns and a long sword, wearing a lion's skin. he is the final 
  Zonei before the terrible IGIGI. His colour is the darkest black. His Essence is to be 
  found in lead, in the burnt embers of the fire, and in things of death and of antiquity. The 
  horns of a stag are his symbol. His Gate is the Last you will come upon in the rites that 
  follow. His Step on the Ladder of Lights is Black. 
   
  This is his Seal, which you must engrave on a leaden plate or bowl, keeping it well 
  hidden from the eyes of the profane. It should be wrapped and put away as all the others, 
  until its use is desired. It should never be removed when the Sun is in the sky, but only 
  after the night has fallen and the earth grown black, for NINIB knows the best the ways 
  of the demons that prowl among the shadows, looking for sacrifice. he knows best the 
  territories of the Ancient Ones, the practices of their worshippers, and the locations of the 
  Gates. His realm is the realm of the Night of Time. 
   
  His Number is Four, as the quarters of the Earth, and the following is his Seal: 
   
  
   
   
   
   
    
    
  THE BOOK OF ENTRANCE, AND OF THE WALKING 
   
   
  THE BOOK OF ENTRANCE 
   
  THIS is the Book of Entrance to the Seven Zones above the Earth, which Zones were 
  known to the Chaldeans, and to the ancient races that preceded them among the lost 
  temples of UR. Know that these Zones are governed by the celestial spirits, and that 
  passage may be had by the Priest through those lands that border on the Unzoned Wastes 
  beyond. Know that, when Walking thus through the Sea of Spheres, he should leave his 
  Watcher behind that It may guard his body and his property, lest he be slain unawares 
  and must wander throughout eternity among the dark spaces between Stars, or else be 
  devoured by the wrathful IGIGI that dwell beyond. 
   
  Know that thou must Walk the Steps of the Ladder of Lights, each in its place and one at 
  a time, and that thou must enter by the Gates in the lawful manner, as is put down in the 
  Covenant; else thou art surely lost. 
   
  Know that thou must keep purified for the space of one moon for the Entrance to the first 
  Step, one moon between the First and the Second Step, and again between the Second 
  and the Third, and so on in like manner. Thou must abstain from spilling thy seed in any 
  manner for like period of time, but thou mayest worship at the Temple of ISHTAR, 
  
   
   
  provided thou lose not thine Essence. And this is a great secret. 
   
  Thou must needs call upon thy God in the dawn light and upon thy Goddess in the light 
  of dusk, every day of the moon of purification. Thou must summon thy Watcher and 
  instruct it perfectly in its duties, providing it with a time and a place whereby it may serve 
  thee and surround thee with a flaming sword, in every direction. 
   
  Thy clothing for the Walking should be fair, clean and simple, but appropriate to each 
  Step. And thou should have with thee the Seal of the particular Step whereupon thou 
  Walkest, which is the Seal of the Star appertaining thereunto. 
   
  Thou must needs prepare an alter to face the North, having upon it the statues of thine 
  deities, or some such suitable Images, an offering bowl, and a brazier. Upon the earth 
  should be inscribed the Gate appropriate to the Walking. If above thee is the Sky, so 
  much the better. If there be a roof above thine head, it must be free from all hangings. 
  Not even a lamp should be suspended over thee, save in Operations of Calling, which is 
  discussed elsewhere (if the Gods grant me the time!). The only light shall be from the 
  four lamps upon the ground, at each of the four Gates of the Earth: of the North, one 
  lamp; pf the East, one lamp; of the South, one lamp; and of the West, one lamp. The oil 
  should be pure, with no odour, or else sweet-smelling. The perfumes in the brazier should 
  also be sweet-smelling, or especially appropriate to the Star where thou wouldst desire 
  Entrance, after the fashion of thy country. 
   
  The Seven Gates here follow: 
   
   
   
  THIS IS THE FIRST GATE THE GATE OF NANNA, CALLED SIN:  
   
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
  THIS IS THE SECOND GATE, OF NEBO:  
   
   
   
   
   
  THIS IS THE THIRD GATE, OF INANNA CALLED ISHTAR:  
   
   
   
   
   
  THIS IS THE FOURTH GATE, OF SHAMMASH, CALLED UDDU:  
   
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  THIS IS THE FIFTH GATE, OF NERGAL:  
   
   
   
   
   
  THIS IS THE SIXTH GATE, OF LORD MARDUK:  
   
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  THIS IS THE SEVENTH GATE, OF NINIB, CALLED ADAR:  
   
   
   
   
  And the Ritual of the Walking must follow the formulae herein described: 
   
  First, thou must observe the moon of purification. In this time, thou mayest not eat meat 
  for the space of seven days preceding the last day of the moon, and for the space of three 
  days preceding the last dat of the moon thou mayest not eat anything whatsoever, save to 
  drink sweet water. On the last three days, thou must invoke, in addition to thy God and 
  
   
   
  Goddess, the Three Great Elder Ones, ANU, ENLIL, ENKI, by their proper invocations. 
  And the Number of ANU is Sixty, the Perfect Number, for he is Father of the Heavens. 
  And the Number of ENLIL is Fifty, and he is the Father of the Wind. And the Number of 
  ENKI is Forty a most excellent Number, and he is our Father, of all who would tread 
  these forgotten paths, and wander into Lands unknown, among the Wastes, amid frightful 
  monsters of the Azonei. 
   
  Second, on the Night of the Walking, which must be the thirteenth night of the moon, 
  having begun on the previous thirteenth night, thou must approach the Gate with awe and 
  respect. Thy Temple is exorcised. Thou must light the Fire and conjure it, but the 
  invocation of the God of Fire, and pour incense thereon. Thou must make offering to the 
  Deities on the altar. 
   
  Third, thou must light the four lamps from the flaming brazier, reciting the invocation 
  proper to each of these Watchtowers in its proper place, summoning the respective Star. 
   
  Fourth, thou must recite the invocation of the Watcher, thrusting the Sword into the 
  Earth at Its station, not touching it until it is the appointed time for Its departure. 
   
  Fifth, thou must take the Seal of the Star in thy right hand, and whisper its Name softly 
  upon it. 
   
  Sixth, thou must recite the Incantation of the Walking, loudly, and in a clear voice, as 
  thou walkest about the Gate in a circular fashion, beginning at the North and walking to 
  the East, then to the South, and to the West, the Number of turns being equal to the 
  special Number of the Star. 
   
  Seventh, thou must needs arrive back at the centre of the Gate, before thine altar, at 
  which time thou must fall to the ground, looking neither to the right no to the left at what 
  may be moving there, for these Operations attract many kinds of wandering demon and 
  ghost to the Gates, but in the air above the altar whereupon thou wilt presently see the 
  Gate opening for thee and the Spirit-Messenger of the Sphere greeting thee in a clear 
  voice, and giving thee a Name, which thou must remember, for that is the Name of thy 
  Passing the Gate, which thou must use each time thou passeth thereby. The same Spirit-
  messenger will meet thee and, if thou know not thy Name, he will forbid thee entrance 
  and thou wilt fall to the Earth immediately. 
   
   
   
  When the First Gate has been entered and the Name received, thou wilt fall back to Earth 
  amid thine Temple. That which has been moving about thy Gate on the ground will have 
  gone. Recite thine thanksgiving to the Gods upon thine altar, strike the Sword of the 
  Watcher that It may depart, and give the incantation of INANNA which say how she 
  conquered the realm of the Underworld and vanquisheth KUTULU. All Idimmu will 
  vanish thereby and thou wilt be thus free to depart the Gate and extinguish the Fire. 
   
  
   
   
  Thou mayest not call upon NANNA till thou hast passed the Gate of NANNA. Thou 
  mayest not call NEBO until his Gate hast thou passed. Similarly for the rest of the Gates. 
  When thou hast ascended to the limit of the Ladder of Lights, thou wilt have knowledge 
  and power over the Spheres, and wilt be able to summon them thereby in times of need. 
  This will not give thee power over the ABSU, however, this power being obtained 
  differently by the Ritual of Descent. This Ritual thou wilt undertake in the fifteenth day 
  after the thirteenth of the month when thou hast summoned the Gate of MARDUK to 
  open. For MARDUK slew the Fiends, and INANNA, the Goddess of the Fifteen, 
  conquered the Netherworld, where some of theirs still dwell. This is a most perilous Rite, 
  and may be undertaken by any man who as the formulae, whether he has passes the 
  previous Gates or not, save that it is best advised to have passed through MARDUK Gate 
  before venturing forth into the Pit. For this reason, few have ever opened the Gate of 
  ADAR, and spoken to the Horned One who resideth there and giveth all manner of 
  wisdom regarding the operations of necromancy, and of the spells that hasten unto death. 
  Only when thou hast shown thy power over the Maskim and the Rabishu, mayest thou 
  venture forth to the Land of the IGIGI, and for that reason was this Covenant made, that 
  none shall safely Walk through the sunken valleys of the Dead before having ascended to 
  MARDUK, nor shall they breach the Gates that lie beyond ADAR until they have seen 
  the Signs of the Mad God and felt the fury of the hellish Queen. 
   
  And against the Ancient Ones, there is only defence. Only a madman, indeed, such as I 
  am called!, can hope to have power over Them that dwell in the Outer Spaces, for their 
  power is unknown, and the number of the hordes uncounted, and each day they breed 
  more horrors than a man's mind can conceive, the sight of which he can hardly bear. 
  There was a time when the Gate to the Outside was open too long and I witnessed the 
  horror that struck, of which words cannot speak, and of which writing can only confuse. 
  The Ancient One that had escaped into the Inner World was forced back through the Gate 
  by a magician of great power, but only at a great loss to the villages and flocks of the 
  Island. Many sheep were slain after an unnatural fashion, and many devoured, an many 
  Bedou rendered senseless; for the mind perceives what it is shown, but the sight of the 
  Ancient Ones is a blasphemy to the ordinary senses of a man, for that come from a world 
  that is not straight, but crooked, and their existence is of forms unnatural and painful to 
  the eye and to the mind, whereby the spirit is threatened and wrenches loose from the 
  body in flight. And for that reason, the fearful utukku xul take possession of the body and 
  dwell therein until the Priest banish them back to whence they came, and the normal 
  spirit may return to its erstwhile neighbourhood. 
   
  And there are all the ALLU, frightening dog-faced demons that are the Messengers of the 
  Gods of Prey, and that chew on the very bones of man. And there are many another, of 
  which this is not the rightful place wherein they may be mentioned, save to warn the 
  Priest against the ambitious striving against the Ancient Ones of the Outside, until 
  mastery is acquired over the powers that reside Within. Only when ADAR has been 
  obtained, may the Priest consider himself a master of the planes of the Spheres, and able 
  to wrestle with the Old Gods. Once Death Herself has been stared in the Eye, can the 
  Priest then summon and control the denizens of Death's darkly curtained halls. Then can 
  he hope to open the Gate without fear and without that loathing of the spirit that slays the 
  
   
   
  man. 
   
  Then cane he hope to have power over the demons that plague the mind and the body, 
  pulling at the hair and grasping at the hands, and the screaming vile Names into the airs 
  of the Night. 
   
  For what comes on the Wind can only be slain by he who knows the Wind; and what 
  comes on the seas can only be slain by he who knows the Waters. This is it written, in the 
  Ancient Covenant. 
    
    
    
  THE INCANTATIONS OF THE GATES 
   
  THE INVOCATION OF THE NANNA GATE 
   
  Spirit of the Moon, Remember! 
  NANNA, Father of the Astral Gods, Remember! 
  In the Name of the Covenant sworn between Thee and the Race of Men, 
  I call to Thee! Hearken, and Remember! 
  From the Gates of the Earth, I call Thee! From the Four Gates of the Land KI, I pray to 
  Thee! 
  O Lord, Hero of the Gods, who in heaven and upon the earth is exalted! 
  Lord NANNA, of the Race of ANU, hear me! 
  Lord NANNA, called SIN, hear me! 
  Lord NANNA, Father of the Gods of UR, hear me! 
  Lord NANNA, God of the Shining Crown of Night, hear me! 
  Maker of Kings, Progenitor of the Land, Giver of the Gilded Sceptre, 
  Hear me and Remember! 
  Mighty Father, Whose thought is beyond the comprehension of gods and men, 
  Hear me and Remember! 
  Gate of the Great Gates of the Spheres, open unto me! 
  Master of the IGIGI, swing open Thy Gate! 
  Master of the ANNUNAKI, open the Gate to the Stars! 
  IA NAMRASIT! IA SIN! IA NANNA! 
  BASTAMAAGANASTA IA KIA KANPA! 
  MAGABATHI-YA NANNA KANPA! 
  MASHRITA NANNA ZIA KANPA! 
  IA MAG! IA GAMAG! IA ZAGASTHENA KIA! 
  ASHTAG KARELLIOSH! 
   
  
   
   
   
   
  THE INVOCATION OF THE NEBO GATE 
   
  Spirit of the Swift Planet, Remember! 
  NEBO, Custodian of the Gods, Remember! 
  NEBO, Father of the Sacred Writing, Remember! 
  In the Name of the Covenant sworn between Thee and the Race of Men, 
  I call to Thee! Hearken, and Remember! 
  From the Gate of the Great God NANNA, I call to Thee! 
  By the Name which I was given on the Lunar Sphere, I call to Thee! 
  Lord NEBO, who does not know of Thy Wisdom? 
  Lord NEBO, who does not know of Thy Magick? 
  Lord NEBO, what spirit, on earth or in heavens, is not conjured by Thy mystic Writing? 
  Lord NEBO, what spirit, on earth or in the heavens, is not compelled by the Magick of 
  Thy spells? 
  NEBO KURIOS! Lord of the Subtle Arts, Open the Gate to the Sphere of Thy Spirit! 
  NEBO KURIOS! Master of the Chemical Science, Open the Gate to the Sphere of Thy 
  Workings! 
  Gate of the Swift Planet, MERKURIOS, Open unto me! 
  IA ATHZOTHTU! IA ANGAKU! IA ZI NEBO! 
  MARZAS ZI FORNIAS KANPA! 
  LAZHAKAS SHIN TALAS KANPA! 
  NEBOS ATHANATOS KANPA! 
  IA GAASH! IA SAASH! IA KAKOLOMANI-YASH! 
  IA MAAKALLI! 
   
   
   
  THE INVOCATION OF THE ISHTAR GATE 
   
  Spirit of Venus, Remember! 
  ISHTAR, Mistress of the Gods, Remember! 
  ISHTAR, Queen of the Land of the Rising of the Sun, Remember! 
  Lady of Ladies, Goddess of Goddesses, ISHTAR, Queen of all People, Remember! 
  O Bright Rising, Torch of the Heaven and of the Earth, Remember! 
  O Destroyer of the Hostile Hordes, Remember! 
  Lioness, Queen of the Battle, Hearken and Remember! 
  From the Gate of the Great God NEBO, I call Thee! 
  By the Name which I was given on the Sphere of NEBO, I call to Thee! 
  Lady, Queen of Harlots and of Soldiers, I call to Thee! 
  Lady, Mistress of Battle and of Love, I pray Thee, Remember! 
  In the Name of the Covenant, sworn between Thee and the Race of Men, 
  I call to Thee! Hearken and Remember! 
  Suppressor of the Mountains! 
  Supporter of arms! 
  
   
   
  Deity of Men! Goddess of Women! Where Thou gazest, the Dead live! 
  ISHTAR, Queen of Night, Open Thy Gate to me! 
  ISHTAR, Lady of the Battle, Open wide Thy Gate! 
  ISHTAR, Sword of the People, Open Thy Gate to me! 
  ISHTAR, Lady of the Gift of Love, Open wide Thy Gate! 
  Gate of the Gentle Planet, LIBAT, Open unto me! 
  IA GUSHE-YA! IA INANNA! IA ERNINNI-YA! 
  ASHTA PA MABACHA CHA KUR ENNI-YA! 
  RABBMI LO-YAK ZI ISHTARI KANPA! 
  INANNA ZI AMMA KANPA! BI ZAMMA KANPA! 
  IA IA IA BE-YI RAZULUKI! 
   
   
   
  THE INVOCATION OF THE SHAMMASH GATE 
   
  Spirit of the Sun, Remember! 
  SHAMMASH, Lord of the Fiery Disk, Remember! 
  In the Name of the Covenant sworn between Thee and Race of Men, 
  I call to Thee! Hearken and Remember! 
  From the Gate of the Beloved ISHTAR, the Sphere of LIBAT, I call to Thee! 
  Illuminator of Darkness, Destroyer of Evil, Lamp of Wisdom, I call to Thee! 
  SHAMMASH, Bringer of Light, I call to Thee! KUTULU is burned by Thy Might! 
  AZAG-THOTH is fallen off His Throne before Thee! ISHNIGARRAB is scorched black 
  by Thy rays! 
  Spirit of the Burning Disk, Remember! 
  Spirit of the Never-Ending Light, Remember! 
  Spirit of the Rending of the Veils of the Night, Dispeller of Darkness, Remember! 
  Spirit of the Opening of the Day, Open wide Thy Gate! 
  Spirit Who rises between the Mountains with splendour, Open Thy Gate to me! 
  By the Name which I was given on the Sphere of ISHTAR, I ask Thy Gate to open! 
  Gate of the Sun, Open to me! 
  Gate of the Golden Sceptre, Open to me! 
  Gate of the Life-Giving Power, Open! Open! 
  IA UDDU-YA! IA RUSSULUXI! 
  SAGGTAMARANIA! IA! IA! ATZARACHI-YA! 
  ATZARELECHI-YU! BARTALAKATAMANI-YA KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR UDDU-YA KANPA! ZI DINGIR USHTU-YA KANPA! 
  ZI SHTA! ZI DARAKU! ZI BELURDUK! 
  KANPA! IA SHTA KANPA! IA! 
   
   
   
  THE INVOCATION OF THE NERGAL GATE 
   
  Spirit of the Red Planet, Remember! 
  
   
   
  NERGAL, God of War, Remember! 
  NERGAL, Vanquisher of Enemies, Commander of Hosts, Remember! 
  NERGAL, Slayer of Lions and of Men, Remember! 
  In the Name of the Covenant sworn between Thee and the Race of Men, 
  I call to Thee! Hearken and Remember! 
  From the Great Gate of the Lord SHAMMASH, the Sphere of the Sun, 
  I call to Thee! 
  NERGAL, God of the Sacrifice of Blood, Remember! 
  NERGAL, Lord of the Offerings of Battle, Ravager of the Enemy's Towns, 
  Devourer of the flesh of Man, Remember! 
  NERGAL, Wielder of the Mighty Sword, Remember! 
  NERGAL, Lord of Arms and Armies, Remember! 
  Spirit of the Glow of the Battlefield, Open wide Thy Gate! 
  Spirit of the Entrance Unto Death, Open Thy Gate to me! 
  Spirit of the Sailing Lance, the Thrusting Sword, the Flying Rock, 
  Open the Gate to Thy Sphere to One who has no fear! 
  Gate of the Red Planet, Open! 
  Gate of the God of War, Swing Wide! 
  Gate of the God of Victory got in Battle, Open to me! 
  Gate of the Lord of Protection, Open! 
  Gate of the Lord of the ARRA and the AGGA, Open! 
  By the Name which I was given on the Sphere of SHAMMASH, I ask Thee, Open! 
  IA NERGAL-YA! IA ZI ANNGA KANPA! 
  IA NNGA! IA NNGR-YA! IA! NNGYA! IA ZI DINGIR NEENYA KANPA! 
  IA KANTALAMAKKYA TARRA! KANPA! 
   
   
   
  THE INVOCATION OF THE MARDUK GATE 
   
  Spirit of the Great Planet, Remember! 
  MARDUK, God of Victory Over the Dark Angels, Remember! 
  MARDUK, Lord of All the Lands, Remember! 
  MARDUK, Son of ENKI, Master of Magicians, Remember! 
  MARDUK, Vanquisher of the Ancient Ones, Remember! 
  MARDUK, Who gives the Stars their Powers, Remember! 
  MARDUK, Who assigns the Wanderers their Places, Remember! 
  Lord of the Worlds, and of The Spaces Between, Remember! 
  First among the Astral Gods, Hearken and Remember! 
  In the Name of the Covenant sworn between Thee and the Race of Men 
  I call to Thee! Hearken and Remember! 
  From the Gate of the Mighty NERGAL, the Sphere of the Red Planet, 
  I call to Thee! Hearken and Remember! 
  MARDUK, Lord of the Fifty Powers, Open Thy Gates to me! 
  MARDUK, God of Fifty Names, Open Thy Gates to Thy Servant! 
  By the Name which I was given on the Sphere of NERGAL, I call to Thee to Open! 
  
   
   
  Gate of the Great God, Open! 
  Gate of the God of the Double-Headed Axe, Open! 
  Gate of the Lord of the World Between the Worlds, Open! 
  Gate of the Conqueror of the Monsters from the Sea, Open! 
  Gate of the Golden City of SAGALLA, Open! 
  IA DAG! IA GAT! IA MARGOLQBABBONNESH! 
  IA MARRUTUKKU! IA TUKU! SUHRIM SUHGURIM! 
  ZAHRIM ZAHGURIM! AXXANNGABANNAXAXAGANNABABILLUKUKU! 
   
   
   
  THE INVOCATION OF THE NINIB GATE 
   
  Spirit of the Wanderer of the Wastes, Remember! 
  Spirit of the Planet of Time, Remember! 
  Spirit of the Plane of he Hunter, Remember! 
  NINIB, Lord of the Dark Ways, Remember! 
  NINIB, Lord of the Secret Passages, Remember! 
  NINIB, Knower of the Secrets of All Things, Remember! 
  NINIB, Knower of the Ways of the Ancient Ones, Remember! 
  NINIB, Horned One of Silence, Remember! 
  NINIB, Watcher of the Ways of the IGIGI, Remember! 
  NINIB, Knower of the Pathways of the Dead, Remember! 
  In the Name of the Covenant sworn between Thee and the Race of Men, 
  I call to Thee! Hearken and Remember! 
  From the Mighty Gate of the Lord of Gods, MARDUK, Sphere of the Great Planet, 
  I call to Thee! Hearken and Remember! 
  NINIB, Dark Wandered of the Forgotten Lands, Hearken and Remember! 
  NINIB, Gatekeeper of the Astral Gods, Open Thy Gate to me! 
  NINIB, Master of the Chase and the Long Journey, Open Thy Gate to me! 
  Gate of the Double-Horned Elder God, Open! 
  Gate of the Last City of the Skies, Open! 
  Gate of the Secret of All Time, Open! 
  Gate of the Master of Magickal Power, Open! 
  Gate of the Lord of All Sorcery, Open! 
  Gate of the Vanquisher of all Evil Spells, Hearken and Open! 
  By the Name which I was given on the Sphere of MARDUK, Master of Magicians, 
  I call Thee to Open! 
  IA DUK! IA ANDARRA! IA ZI BATTU BA ALLU! 
  BALLAGU BEL DIRRIGU BAAGGA KA KANPA! 
  BEL ZI EXA EXA! 
  AZZAGBAT! BAZZAGBARRONIOSH! 
  ZELIG! 
    
  
   
   
    
    
  THE CONJURATION OF THE FIRE GOD 
  Spirit of the Fire, Remember! 
  GIBIL, Spirit of the Fire, Remember! 
  GIRRA, Spirit of the Flames, Remember! 
  O God of Fire, Mighty Son of ANU, Most terrifying among Thy Brothers, Rise! 
  O God of the Furnace, God of Destruction, Remember! 
  Rise Up, O God of Fire, GIBIL in Thy Majesty, and devour my enemies! 
  Rise up, O God of Fire, GIRRA in Thy Power, and burn the sorcerers who 
  persecute me! 
  GIBIL GASHRU UMANA YANDURU 
  TUSHTE YESH SHIR ILLANI U MA YALKI! 
  GISHBAR IA ZI IA 
  IA ZI DINGIR GIRRA KANPA! 
  Rise up, Son of the Flaming Disk of ANU! 
  Rise up, Offspring of the Golden Weapon of MARDUK! 
  It is not I , but ENKI, Master of the Magicians, who summons Thee! 
  It is not I, but MARDUK, Slayer of the Serpent, who calls Thee here now! 
  Burn the Evil and the Evildoer! 
  Burn the Sorcerer and the Sorceress! 
  Singe them! Burn them! Destroy them! 
  Consume their powers! 
  Carry them away! 
  Rise up, GISHBAR BA GIBBIL BA GIRRA ZI AGA KANPA! 
  Spirit of the God of Fire, Thou art Conjured! 
  KAKKAMMANUNU! 
    
    
    
  THE CONJURATION OF THE WATCHER 
   
  THIS is the Book of the Conjuration of the Watcher, for formulae as I received them 
  from the Scribe of ENKI, Our Master and Lord of All Magick. Great care must be taken 
  that this untamed Spirit does not rise up against the Priest, and for that reason a 
  preliminary sacrifice must be made in a clean and new bowl with the appropriate sigils 
  inscribed thereupon, being the three grey carven signs of the Rock of my initiation, which 
  
   
   
  are: 
   
   
   
   
   
  They must be engraved upon the bowl with a fine stylus, or painted thereon with dark 
  ink. The sacrifice must be new bread, pine resin, and the grass Olieribos. These must be 
  burned in the new bowl, and the Sword of the Watcher, with his Sigil engraved 
  thereupon, at hand, for he will inhabit such at the time of the Calling of the Watcher and 
  will depart when he is given license to depart. 
   
  The Watcher comes from a Race different from that of Men and yet different from that of 
  the Gods, and it is said that he was with KINGU and his hordes at the time of the War 
  between the Worlds, but was dissatisfied and did cleave unto the Armies of Lord 
  MARDUK. 
   
  Wherefore it is wise to conjure It in the Names of the Three Great Watchers Who existed 
  before the Confrontation from whose borne the Watcher and His Race ultimately derive, 
  and those Three are ANU, ENLIL, and Master ENKI of the Magick Waters. And for this 
  reason They are sometimes called the Three Watchers, MASS SSARATI and the 
  Watcher MASS SSARATU, or KIA MASS SSARATU. 
   
  And the Watcher appears sometimes as a great and fierce Dog, who prowls about the 
  Gate or the Circle, frightening away the idimmu who forever lurk about the barriers, 
  waiting for sacrifice. And the Watcher aloft the Sword of Flames, and even the Elder 
  Gods are awed thereby. And sometimes the Watcher appears as a Man in A long Robe, 
  shaven, with eyes that never lose their stare. And the Lord of the Watchers dwells, it is 
  said, among the Wastes of the IGIGI, and only Watches and never raises the Sword or 
  fights the idimmi, save when the Covenant is invoked by none less than the Elder Gods in 
  their Council, like unto the Seven Glorious APHKHALLU. 
   
  And sometimes the Watcher appears as the Enemy, ready to devour the Priest who has 
  erred in the incantations, or omitted the sacrifice, or acted in defiance of the Covenant, 
  for which acts the very Elder Gods cannot forbid that silent Race from exacting its toll. 
  And it is said that some of that Race lie waiting for the Ancient Ones to once more rule 
  
   
   
  the Cosmos, that they may be given the right hand of honour, and that such as these are 
  lawless. This is what is said.  
   
   
  THE PRELIMINARY INVOCATION 
   
  When the time has come to summon the Watcher the first time, the place of thy calling 
  must be clean, and a double circle of flour drawn about thee. And there should be no 
  altar, but only the new Bowl with the three carven signs on it. And the Conjuration of the 
  Fire should be made, and the sacrifices heaped thereupon, into the burning bowl. And the 
  Bowl is now called AGA MASS SSARATU, and to be used for no other purpose, save to 
  invoke the Watcher. 
   
  And the bowl must be lain between the Circles, facing the Northeast. 
  And thy vestments should be black, and thy cap black. 
  And the Sword must be at hand, but not yet in the ground. 
  And it must be the Darkest Hour of the Night. 
  And there must be no light, save for the AGA MASS SSARATU. 
  And the Conjuration of the Three must be made, thus: 
   
  ISS MASS SSARATI SHA MUSHI LIPSHURU RUXISHA LIMNUTI! 
  IZIZANIMMA ILANI RABUTI SHIMA YA DABABI! 
  DINA DINA ALAKTI LIMDA! 
  ALSI KU NUSHI ILANI MUSHITI! 
  IA MASS SSARATI ISS MASS SSARATI BA IDS MASS SSARATU! 
   
  And this special Conjuration may be made at any time the Priest feels he is in danger, 
  whether his life or his spirit, and the Three Watchers and the One Watcher will rush to his 
  aid. 
   
  This being said, at the words IDS MASS SSARATU the Sword must be thrust into the 
  ground behind the AGA MASS SSARATU with force. And the Watcher will appear for 
  the instructions to be made by the Priest. 
   
   
   
  THE NORMAL INVOCATION OF THE WATCHER 
   
  This Invocation is to be made during the course of any Ceremony when it is necessary to 
  summon the Watcher to preside over the outer precincts of the Circle or Gate. The Sword 
  is to be thrust into the ground as before, in the Northeast section, but the AGA MASS 
  SSARATU is not necessary LEST THOU HAST NOT MADE SACRIFICE TO THINE 
  WATCHER IN THE SPACE OF ONE MOON in which case it is necessary to sacrifice 
  to It anew whether in that Ceremony or at some other, earlier. 
   
  
   
   
  Raise the Copper Dagger of INANNA of the Calling, and declaim the Invocation in a 
  clear voice, be it loud or soft:  
   
  IA MASS SSARATU! 
  I conjure Thee by the Fire of GIRRA 
  The Veils of Sunken Varloorni, 
  And by the Lights of SHAMMASH. 
  I call Thee here, before me, in visible shadow 
  In beholdable Form, to Watch and Protect this Sacred Circle, this Holy Gate of (N.) 
  May He of the Name Unspeakable, the Number Unknowable, 
  Whom no man hath seen at any time, 
  Whom no geometer measureth, 
  Whom no wizard hath ever called 
  CALL THEE HERE NOW! 
  Rise up, by ANU I summon Thee! 
  Rise up, by ENLIL I summon Thee! 
  Rise up, by ENKI I summon Thee! 
  Cease to be the Sleeper of EGURRA. 
  Cease to lie unwaking beneath the Mountains of KUR. 
  Rise up, from the pits of ancient holocausts! 
  Rise up, from the old Abyss of NARR MARRATU! 
  Come, by ANU! 
  Come, by ENLIL! 
  Come, by ENKI! 
  In the Name of the Covenant, Come and Rise up before me! 
   
  IA MASS SSARATU! IA MASS SSARATU! IA MASS SSARATU ZI KIA KANPA! 
  BARRGOLOMOLONETH KIA! 
  SHTAH! 
   
  At this point, the Watcher will surely come and stand outside the Gate or Circle until 
  such time as he is given the license to depart by striking of the Priest's left hand on the 
  hilt of the Sword, while pronouncing the formula BARRA MASS SSARATU! BARRA! 
   
  Thou mayest not depart thine sacred precincts until the Watcher has been given this 
  license, else he will devour thee. Such are the laws. 
   
  And he care not what he Watches, only that he obey the Priest. 
    
    
    
  
   
   
  THE  BOOK MAKLU OF THE BURNING OF EVIL 
  SPIRITS  
  HERE are the Banishments, the Burnings, and the Bindings handed down to us by ENKI, 
  the Master. They are to be performed over the AGA MASS SSARATU by the Priest, 
  with the appropriate images as described herein. The incantations must be recited after 
  the Watcher has been summoned, and he will do the deeds set down for him by the 
  incantations. When he returns, he is to be dismissed as set down previously. Know that, 
  when images are used, they must be burned utterly, and the ashes buried in safe ground 
  where none may find them, else to touch them would mean death. 
   
  Know that the Evil Spirits are principally Seven, for the Seven Maskim who tear away 
  the heart of a man and mock his Gods. And their Magick is very strong, and they are the 
  Lords over the shadows and over the depths of the Seas, and reigned once, it is said, over 
  MAGAN, whence they came. The banishings, or exorcisms, are to be pronounced in a 
  clear voice without trembling, without shaking. The arms should be held over the head in 
  the attitude of a Priest of SHAMMASH, and the eyes must behold the Spirit of the God 
  SHAMMASH, even though it be the time of the Sleeping of SHAMMASH behind the 
  Mountains of the Scorpion. 
   
  No word must be changed. These must not be shown to any but the properly instructed. 
  To show them to anyone Other is to ask the curse of NINNGHIZHIDA on yourself and 
  upon your generations. 
   
  The Book MAKLU of the Burnings: 
   
   
   
  THE EXORCISM OF THE CROWN OF ANU 
   
  The Priest, in time of peril, shall put on the spotless white crown of ANU with the Eight-
  rayed Seal and stand in the prescribed manner with the Tablets of Calling on his breast 
  and the copper Dagger of INANNA in his right hand, aloft. 
   
  For, it is said, if a man builds a fire, does he no build it in a Pit, that he might not be 
  harmed thereby? Thus is it true of the UDUGGU we call, for they are like Fire and every 
  caution must be used lest they consume the magician and his entire generation. 
   
  Thus, the Exorcism of ANU 
   
  I have put the Starry Crown of Heaven, the potent Disk of ANU on my head 
  That a kindly Spirit and a kindly Watcher 
  Like the God that hath made me 
  May stand at my head always 
  To life me to favour with the Elder Gods 
  
   
   
  UDUGGHUL 
  ALLACHUL 
  MALLACHUL 
  MASQIMCHUL 
  DINGIRCHUL 
  No Evil Spirit 
  No Evil Demon 
  No Evil God 
  No Evil Fiend 
  No Hag Demon 
  No Filth-Eating Demon 
  No Thieving Demon 
  No Shadow of the Night 
  No Shell of the Night 
  No Mistress of the Demon 
  No Offspring of the Demon 
  No Evil Spell 
  No Enchantment 
  No Sorcery 
  NO EVIL IN THE WORLD OR UNDER IT 
  OVER THE WORLD OR INSIDE THE WORLD 
  MAY SEIZE ME HERE! 
  BARRA ANTE MALDA! 
  BARRA ANGE GE YENE! 
  ZI DINGIR ANNA KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR KIA KANPA! 
  GAGGAMANNU! 
   
   
   
  A CONJURATION AGAINST THE SEVEN LIERS-IN-WAIT 
   
  They are Seven 
  They are Seven 
  In the depths of the ocean, they are Seven 
  In the shining heavens, they are Seven 
  They proceed from the ocean depths 
  They proceed from the hidden retreat 
  They are neither male nor female 
  These which stretch themselves out like chains 
  They have no spouse 
  They beget not children 
  They are strangers to charity 
  They ignore prayers 
  They scoff at wishes 
  They are vermin that come forth from the Mountains of MASHU 
  
   
   
  Enemies of Our Master ENKI 
  They are the vengeance of the Ancient Ones 
  Raising up difficulties 
  Obtaining power through wickedness 
  The Enemies! The Enemies! The Seven Enemies! 
  They are Seven! 
  They are Seven! 
  They are Seven times Seven! 
  Spirit of the Sky, Remember! Spirit of the Earth, Remember! 
   
   
   
  THE EXORCISM BARRA EDINNAZU FOR SPIRITS WHO ATTACK THE 
  CIRCLE 
   
  ZI ANNA KANPA! 
  ZI KIA KANPA! 
  GALLU BARRA! 
  NAMTAR BARRA! 
  ASHAK BARRA! 
  GIGIM BARRA! 
  ALAL BARRA! 
  TELAL BARRA! 
  MASQIM BARRA! 
  UTUQ BARRA! 
  IDPA BARRA! 
  LALARTU BARRA! 
  LALLASSU BARRA! 
  AKHKHARU BARRA! 
  URUKKU BARRA! 
  KIELGALAL BARRA! 
  LILITU BARRA! 
  UTUQ XUL EDIN NA ZU! 
  ALLA XUL EDIN NA ZU! 
  GIGIM XUL EDIN NA ZU! 
  MULLA XUL EDIN NA ZU! 
  DINGIRXUL EDIN NA ZU! 
  MASQIM XUL EDIN NA ZU! 
  BARRA! 
  EDINNAZU! 
  ZI ANNA KANPA! ZI KIA KANPA! 
   
   
   
  THE EXORCISM ZI DINGIR 
   
  
   
   
  (To be used against any kind of malefick) 
   
  ZI DINGIR NNGI E NE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINGI E NE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR ENNUL E NE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINNUL E NE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR ENN KURKUR E NE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINN KURKUR E NE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR N DA SHURRIM MA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINNDA SHURRIM MA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR ENDUL AAZAG GA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINNDUL AAZAG GA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR ENUHDDIL LA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINN UHDDIL LA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR ENMESHIR RAA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINNME SHIR RAA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR ENAA MAA A DINGIR ENLIL LAAGE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINNA MAA A DINGIR NINNLIL LAAGE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR SSISGI GISH MA SAGBA DAA NI IDDA ENNUBALLEMA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR BHABBHAR L'GAL DEKUD DINGIR RI ENNEGE KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR NINNI DUGGAANI DINGIR A NNUNNA IA AN SAGGNNUUNGA 
  GATHA GAN ENE KANPA! 
   
   
   
  THE EXORCISM AGAINST AZAG-THOTH AND HIS EMISSARIES 
   
  (An image must be made of a throne-chair, and put into the flames of the AGA MASS 
  SSARATU while chanting the following exorcism.) 
   
  Boil! Boil! Burn! Burn! 
  UTUK XUL TA ARDATA! 
  Who art thou, whose son? 
  Who are thou, whose daughter? 
  What sorcery, what spells, has brought thee here? 
  May ENKI, the Master of Magicians, free me! 
  May ASHARILUDU, son of ENKI, free me! 
  May they bring to nought your vile sorceries! 
  I chain you! 
  I bind you! 
  I deliver you to GIRRA 
  Lord of the Flames 
  Who sears, burns, enchains 
  Of whom even mighty KUTULU has fear! 
  May GIRRA, the Ever-burning One gives strenght to my arms!  
  
   
   
  May GIBIL, the Lord of Fire, givepower to my Magick! 
  Injustice, murder, freezing of the loins, 
  Rending of the bowels, devouring of the flesh, and madness 
  In all ways hast thou persecuted me! 
  Mad God of CHAOS! 
  May GIRRA free me! 
  AZAG-THOTH TA ARDATA! IA MARDUK! IA MARDUK! IA ASALLUXI! 
  You have chosen me for a corpse. 
  You have delivered me to the Skull. 
  You have sent Phantoms to haunt me. 
  You have send vampires to haunt me. 
  To the wandering Ghosts of the Wastes, have you delivered me. 
  To the Phantoms of the fallen ruins, have you delivered me. 
  To the deserts, the wastes, the forbidden lands, you have handed me over. 
  Open Thy Mouth In Sorceries Against Me No More! 
  I have handed thine image over 
  Into the flames of GIBIL! 
  Burn, Mad Fiend! 
  Boil, Mad God! 
  May the Burning GIRRA untie thy knots! 
  May the Flames of GIBIL untie your cord! 
  May the Law of the Burning seize your throat! 
  May the Law of the Burning avenge me! 
   
  It is not I, but MARDUK, son of ENKI, Masters in Magick, that commands Thee! 
   
  KAKKAMMU! KANPA! 
   
   
   
  INCANTATION AGAINST THE ANCIENT ONES 
   
  (To be recited each year, when the Bear hangs from its Tail in the Heavens) 
   
  Destructive Storms and Evil Winds are they 
  An evil blast, herald of the baneful storm 
  An evil blast, forerunner of the baneful storm 
  They are mighty children, Ancient Ones 
  Heralds of Pestilence 
  Throne-bearers of NINNKIGAL 
  They are the flood which rusheth through the Land 
   
  Seven Gods of the Broad Heavens 
  Seven Gods of the Broad Earth 
  Seven Ancient Ones are They 
  Seven Gods of Might 
  
   
   
  Seven Evil Gods 
  Seven Evil Demons 
  Seven Demons of Oppression 
  Seven in Heaven 
  Seven on Earth 
   
  UTUG XUL 
  ALA XUL 
  GIDIM XUL 
  MULLA XUL 
  DINGIR XUL 
  MASQIM XUL 
  ZI ANNA KANPA! 
  ZI KIA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR ENLIL LA LUGAL KURKUR RA GE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NINLIL LA NIN KURKUR RA GE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NINIB IBILA ESHARRA GE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NINNI NIN KURKUR RA GE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR A NUNNA DINGIR GALGALLA E NE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR ANNA KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR KIA KANPA! 
   
  BABABARARARA ANTE MALDADA! 
  BABABARARARA ANTE GEGE ENENE! 
   
   
   
  INCANTATION OF PROTECTION AGAINST THE WORKERS OF THE 
  ANCIENT ONES 
   
  SHAMMASH SHA KASHSHAPIYA KASSHAP TIYA 
  EPISHYA MUSHTEPISH TIYA! 
  Kima Tinur khuturshuna l'rim! 
  Lichulu Lizubu u Littaattuku! 
  E Pishtashunu Kima meh naadu ina tikhi likhtu! 
   
  SHUNU LIMUTUMA ANAKU LU'UBLUYI! 
  SHUNU LINISHUMA ANAKU LU'UDNIN! 
  SHUNU LI'IKTISHUMA ANAKU LUUPPATARI! 
  Tirrama shaluti Sha Kashshapti Sha Ruchi ye 
  Ipushu 
  Shupi yi arkhish Uppu yush! 
  ZI DINGIR GAL KESHSHEBA KANPA! 
   
  (This to be recited Seven times in the Circle of Flour before the AGA MASS SSARATU 
  when it is found that the worshippers of TIAMAT are raising Powers against thee or thy 
  
   
   
  neighbourhood. Or, it may said when the Great Bear is suspended from his Tail in the 
  Heavens, which is the Time the baneful worshippers gather for their Rites, and by which 
  they mark their calendar. The mercy of ANU be upon thee!) 
   
   
   
  THE EXORCISM AGAINST THE POSSESSING SPIRIT 
   
  (This to be said when the body of possessed is distant, or when secrecy must be 
  maintained. To be performed within thy Circle, before the Watcher.) 
   
  The wicked God 
  The wicked Demon 
  The Demon of the Desert 
  The Demon of the Mountain 
  The Demon of the Sea 
  The Demon of the Marsh 
  The wicked Genius 
  The Enormous Larvae 
  The wicked Winds 
  The Demon that seizeth the body 
  The Demon that rendeth the body 
  SPIRIT OF THE SKY, REMEMBER! 
  SPIRIT OF THE EARTH, REMEMBER! 
   
  The Demon that seizeth man 
  The Demon that seizeth man 
  The GIGIM who worketh Evil 
  The Spawn of the wicked Demon 
  SPIRIT OF THE SKY, REMEMBER! 
  SPIRIT OF THE EARTH, REMEMBER! 
   
  He who forges images 
  He who casts spells 
  The Evil Angel 
  The Evil Eye 
  The Evil Mouth 
  The Evil Tongue 
  The Evil Lip 
  The Most Perfect Sorcery 
  SPIRIT OF THE SKY, REMEMBER! 
  SPIRIT OF THE EARTH, REMEMBER! 
   
  NINNKIGAL, Spouse of NINNAZU 
  May she cause him to turn his face toward the Place where she is! 
  May the wicked Demons depart! 
  
   
   
  May they seize one another! 
  May they feed on one another's bones! 
  SPIRIT OF THE SKY, REMEMBER! 
  SPIRIT OF THE EARTH, REMEMBER! 
   
   
   
  THE EXORCISM ANNAKIA 
   
  (A conjuration of Heaven and Earth and All Between against the Possessing Spirit, to be 
  recited seven times over the body of the possessed person till the spirit issueth forth from 
  his nose and mouth in the form of liquid and fire, like unto green oils. Then the person 
  shall be whole, and shall sacrifice to INANNA at her Temple. And this must not be 
  omitted, lest the spirit return to what INANNA has cast off.) 
   
  ZI DINGIR ANNA KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR KIA KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR URUKI KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NEBO KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR ISHTAR KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR SHAMMASH UDDU KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NERGAL KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR MARDUK KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NINIB ADDAR KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR IGIGI KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR ANNUNNAKIA KANPA 
  ZI DINGIR ENLIL LA LUGAL KURKURRAGE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NENLIL LA NINKURKURRAGE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NINIB IBBILA ESHARRAGE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR NINNINI KURKURRAGE GIGSHI INN BHABBHARAGE KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR ANNUNNA DINGIR GALGALLAENEGE KANPA! 
  KAKAMMU! 
   
   
   
  THE BINDING OF THE EVIL SORCERERS 
   
  (When thou art haunted by the spells of the worshippers of the Ancient Ones, make 
  images of them, one male and one female, and burn them in the flames of the AGA MASS 
  SSARATU, while pronouncing the following Incantation of the Binding:) 
   
  I invoke you, Gods of the Night 
  Together with you I call to the Night, to the Covered Woman 
  I call in the Evening, at Midnight, and in the Morning 
  Because they have enchanted me 
  The sorcerer and the sorceress have bound me 
  
   
   
  My God and my Goddess cry over me. 
  I am plagued with pain because of illness. 
  I stand upright, I cannot lie down 
  Neither during the night nor during the day. 
  They have stuffed my mouth with cords! 
  They have closes my mouth with grass! 
  They have made the water of my drink scarce. 
  My joy is sorrow, and my merriment is grief. 
  Arise! Great Gods! Hear my waiting! 
  Obtain justice! Take notice of my Ways! 
  I have an image of the sorcerer and the sorceress, 
  Of my enchanter and enchantress. 
  May the Three Watches of the Night dissolve their evil sorceries! 
  May their mouths be wax, their tongues honey. 
  The word of my doom which they have spoken, 
  May they melt like wax! 
  The spell that they worked, may it pour away like honey. 
  Their knot it broken! 
  Their work destroyed! 
  All their speech fills the deserts and the wastes 
  According to the Decree which the Gods of the Night have issued. 
  It is finished. 
   
   
   
  ANOTHER BINDING OF THE SORCERERS 
   
  (Take a cord with ten knots. As you recite each line of the incantation, untie one knot. 
  When this is finished, throw the cord into the flames and give thanks to the Gods) 
   
  My images have you given over to the dead; turn back! 
  My images have you seen with the dead; turn back! 
  My images have you thrown to the side of the dead; turn back! 
  My images have you thrown to the ground of the dead; turn back! 
  My images have you buried in the coffin with the dead; turn back! 
  My images have you given over to the destruction; turn back! 
  My images have you enclosed with walls; turn back! 
  My images have you struck down on doorsteps; turn back! 
  My images have you locked into the gate of wall; turn back! 
  My images have you given over to the God of Fire; turn back! 
   
   
   
  A MOST EXCELLENT CHARM AGAINST THE HORDES OF DEMONS 
  THAT ASSAIL IN THE NIGHT 
   
  
   
   
  (May be chanted while walking around the circumference of the Circle, and sprinkling 
  the vicinity with sweet water, using a pine cone or golden brush. An image of a Fish may 
  be at hand, and the incantation pronounced clearly, every word, either whispered softly, 
  or shouted loudly.) 
   
  ISA YA! ISA YA! RI EGA! RI EGA! 
  BI ESHA BI ESHA! XIYILQA! XIYILQA! 
  DUPPIRA ATLAKA ISA YA U RI EGA 
  LIMUTTIKUNU KIMA QUTRI LITILLI SHAMI YE 
  INA ZUMRI YA ISA YA 
  INA ZUMRI YA RI EGA 
  INA ZUMRI YA BI ESHA 
  INA ZUMRI YA XIYILQA 
  INA ZUMRI YA DUPPIRA 
  INA ZUMRI YA ATLAKA 
  INA ZUMRI YA LA TATARA 
  INA ZUMRI YA LA TETIXXI YE 
  INA ZUMRI YA LA TAQARRUBA 
  INA ZUMRI YA LA TASANIQA 
  NI YISH SHAMMASH KABTU LU TAMATUNU 
  NI YISH ENKI BEL GIMRI LU TAMATUNU 
  NI YISH MARDUK MASHMASH ILANI LU TAMATUNU 
  NI YISH GISHBAR QAMIKUNU LU TAMATUNU 
  INA ZUMRI YA LU YU TAPPARRASAMA! 
   
   
   
  THE CONJURATION OF THE MOUNTAINS OF MASHU 
   
  (A spell to cause consternation in the Enemy, and confuse his thoughts. It is also a 
  binding, that the evil sorcerer may not see his spells work their desired ends, but melt 
  away like honey or wax. These Mountains are called SHADU, and are the hiding places 
  of the Serpents of KUR. A spell to cause ultimate destruction.) 
   
  SHADU YU LIKTUMKUNUSHI 
  SHADU YU LIKLAKUNUSHI 
  SHADU YU LINI YIX KUNUSHI 
  SHADU YU LI YIXSI KUNUSHI 
  SHADU YU LITE KUNUSHI 
  SHADU YU LINI KUNUSHI 
  SHADU YU LINIR KUNUSHI 
  SHADU YU LIKATTIN KUNUSHI 
  SHADU YU DANNU ELIKUNU LIMQUT 
  INA ZUMRI YA LU YU TAPPARRASAMA! 
    
  
   
   
    
    
  THE BOOK OF CALLING 
  THIS is the Book of the Ceremonies of Calling, handed down since the time the Elder 
  Gods walked the Earth, Conquerors of the Ancient Ones. 
  This is the Book of NINNGHIZHIDDA, Horned Serpent, the Lady of the Magick Wand. 
  This is the Book of NINAXAKUDDU, The Queen, Mistress of the Incantations. 
  This is the Book of ASALLUXI, the King, the Lord of Magick. 
  This is the Book of AZAG, the Enchanter. 
  This is the Book of EGURA, the Dark Waters of ABSU, Realm of ERESHKIGAL, 
  Queen of Death. 
  This is the Book of the Ministers of Knowledge, FIRIK and PIRIK, the Demon of the 
  Snake-Entwined Magick Wand and the Demon of the Thunderbolt, Protectors of the 
  Arcane Faith, the Most Secret Knowledge, to be hidden from those not of us, from the 
  uninitiated. 
  This is the Book of ASARU, the Eye on the Throne. 
  This is the book of USHUMGALLUM, Mighty Dragon, born of HUBUR, of the Battle 
  Against the Elder Gods. 
  This is the Book of ENDUKUGGA and NINDUKUGGA, Male and Female Monsters of 
  the Abyss, of the Claws like Daggers and the Wings of Darkness. 
  This is further the Book of NAMMTAR, Chief among the Magicians of ERESHKIGAL. 
  This is the Book of the Seven Demons of the Ignited Spheres, of the Seven Demons of 
  the Flame. 
  This is the Book of the Priest, who governeth the Works of Fire! 
   
   
   
  Know, first, that the Power of the Conquerors is the Power of the Magick, and that the 
  stricken gods will ever tempt thee away from the Legions of the Mighty, and that you 
  will feel the subtle fluids of thy body moving to the breath of TIAMAT and the Blood of 
  KINGU who races in your veins. Be ever watchful, therefore, not to open this Gate, or, if 
  thou must needs, put a time for its closing before the rising of the Sun, and seal it at that 
  time; for to leave it open is to be the agent of CHAOS. 
   
  Know, secondly, that the Power of Magick is the Power of Our Master ENKI, Lord of 
  the Seas, and Master of Magick, Father of MARDUK, Fashioner of the Magick Name, 
  the Magick Number, the Magick Word, the Magick Shape. So, therefore, the Priest who 
  governeth the works of Fire, and of the God of Fire, GISHBAR called GIBIL, must 
  firstly sprinkle with the Water of the Seas of ENKI, as a testament to his Lordship and a 
  sign of the Covenant that exists between him and thee. 
   
  Know, thirdly, that by the Power of the Elder Gods and the submission of the Ancient 
  
   
   
  Ones, thou mayest procure every type of honour, dignity, wealth and happiness, but that 
  these are to be shunned as the Purveyors of Death, for the most radiant jewels are to be 
  found buried deep in the Earth, and the Tomb of Man is the Splendour of 
  ERESHKIGAL, the joy of KUTULU, the food of AZAG-THOTH. 
   
  Therefore, thine obligation is as of the Gatekeep of the Inside, agent of MARDUK, 
  servant of ENKI, for the Gods are forgetful, and very far away, and it was to the Priests 
  of the Flame that Covenant was given to seal the Gates between this World and the 
  Other, and to keep Watch thereby, through this Night of Time, and the Circle of Magick 
  is the Barrier, the Temple, and the Gate between the Worlds. 
   
  Know, fourthly, that it is become the obligation of the Priests of the Flame and the 
  Sword, and of all Magick, to bring their Power to the Underworld and keep it chained 
  thereby, for the Underworld is surely the Gate Forgotten, by which the Ancient Ones ever 
  seek Entrance to the Land of the Living, And the Ministers of ABSU are clearly walking 
  the Earth, riding on the Air, and upon the Earth, and sailing silently through the Water, 
  and roaring in the Fire, and all these Spirits must be brought to subjection to the Person of 
  the Priest of Magick, before any else. Or the Priest becomes prey to the Eye of Death of 
  the Seven ANNUNNAKI, Lord of the Underworld, Ministers of the Queen of Hell. 
   
  Know, fifthly, that the worshippers of TIAMAT are abroad in the world, and will give 
  fight to the Magician. Lo, they have worshipped the Serpent from Ancient Times, and 
  have always been with us. And they are to be known by their seeming human appearance 
  which has the mark of the Beast upon them, as they change easily into the Shapes of 
  animals and haunt the Nights of Men and by their odour, which comes of burning 
  incenses unlawful to the worship of the Elder Ones. And their Books are the Books of 
  CHAOS and the flames, and are the Books of the Shadows and the Shells. And they 
  worship the heaving earth and the ripping sky and the rampant flame and the flooding 
  waters; and they are the raisers of the legions of maskim, the Liers-In-Wait. And they do 
  not know what it is they do, but they do it at the demands of the Serpent, at whose Name 
  even ERESHKIGAL gives fright, and the dread KUTULU strains at his bonds: 
  MUMMU TIAMAT Queen of the Ancient Ones!  
   
   
  Know, sixthly, that thou shalt not seek the operations of this Magick save by the rules 
  and governments set down herein, for to do other is to take the most awful risk, for 
  thyself and for all mankind. Therefore, heed these words carefully, and change not the 
  words of the incantations, whether thou understand them, or understand them not, for 
  they are the words of the Pacts made of Old, and before Time. So, say them softly if the 
  formula is "softly", or shout them aloud if the formula is "aloud", but change not one 
  measure lest thou call something Else, and it be your final hour. 
   
  Know, seventhly, of the Things thou art to expect in the commission of this Most sacred 
  Magick. Study the symbols well, and do not be afraid of any awful spectre that shall 
  
   
   
  invade thine operation, or haunt thine habitat by day or by night. Only charge them with 
  them the words of the Covenant and they will do as you ask, of thou be strong. And if 
  thou performest these operations often, thou shalt see things becoming dark; and the 
  Wanderers in their Spheres shall no more be seen by thee; and the Stars in their places 
  will lose their Light, and the Moon, NANNA, by whom thou also workest, shall become 
  black and extinguished, 
   
  AND ARATAGAR SHALL BE NO MORE, AND THE EARTH SHALL 
  ABIDE NOT 
   
  And around thee shall appear the Flame, like Lightning flashing in all directions, and all 
  things will appear amid thunders, and from the Cavities of the Earth will leap forth the 
  ANNUNNAKI, Dog-Faced, and thou shalt bring them down. 
    
  And the Sign of your Race is this: 
   
   
   
   
  Which thou shalt wear at all times, as the Sign of the Covenant between thee and the 
  Elder Gods. And the Sign of the Elder Ones is this: 
   
   
   
   
  Which thou shalt wear at all times, as the sign of the Power of the Magick of ENKI. And 
  I have told thee all this before, but I tell thee again, for the Priest, being furnished with 
  every kind of Armour, and armed, he is similar to the Goddess. 
  
   
   
   
  The Place of Calling shall be high in the Mountains, most preferably; or near the Sea; or 
  in some secluded area far from the thoughts of Man; or in the desert; or atop an ancient 
  temple. And it shall be clean, and free from the unwanted. Thus, the Place, once chosen, 
  shall be purified by supplications to thine particular God and Goddess, and by burning 
  offerings of pine and cedar. And a round load shall be brought, and salt. And, having 
  offered it to the personal deities, the Priest shall pronounce, solemnly, the following 
  exorcism that the Place of Calling be cleansed and all Evil that the Place of Calling be 
  cleansed and all Evil banished thereby; and the Priest shall not change one word or letter 
  of this exorcism, but recite it faithfully as it is put down: 
  ENU SHUB 
  AM GIG ABSU 
  KISH EGIGGA 
  GAR SHAG DA SISIE AMARDA YA 
  DINGIR UD KALAMA SINIKU 
  DINGIR NINAB GUYU NEXRRANIKU 
  GA YA SHU SHAGMUKU TU! 
  And they Bread burned in the bronze brazier of Calling: and the Salt scattered about the 
  room, sixty times. 
   
  And a Circle shall be drawn on the ground, in the midst whereof you shall stand while 
  reciting the conjurations set forth, taking especial care not to venture forth from the 
  boundaries of the Circle, the holy MANDAL of Calling, lest thou be consumed by the 
  invisible monsters from the EGURRA of ERESHKIGAL, as was the Priest ABDUL 
  BEN-MARTU in a public square in Jerusalem. 
   
  And the Circle shall be drawn in lime, or barley, or white flour. Or dug in the ground 
  with the Dagger of INANNA of Calling. Or embroidered in the most precious silk, or 
  expensive cloth. 
   
  And the colours thereof shall be only black and white, and no other. 
   
  And the Frontlet of Calling, and the Standards of Calling, shall all be of fine cloth, and in 
  the colours of NINIB and INANNA, that is, of Black and White, for NINIB knows the 
  Outer Regions and the ways of the Ancient Ones, and INANNA subdued the Underworld 
  and vanquished the Queen thereof 
   
  And the Crown of Calling shall bear the Eight-Rayed Star of the Elder Gods, and may be 
  of beaten copper, set in with precious stones. 
   
  And thou shalt bear with thee a Rod of lapis lazuli, the Five-Rayed Star about thy neck, 
  the Frontlet, the Girdle, the Amulet of UR about thine Arm, and a pure and unspotted 
  Robe. 
   
  
   
   
  And these things shall be worn for the Operations of Calling only, and at other times shall 
  be put away and hid, so that no eye may see them, save your own. As for the worship of 
  the Gods, it is after the fashion of your country, but the Priests of Old were naked in their 
  rites. 
   
  And thou shalt put down the Circle. And thou shalt invoke thy God and thy Goddess, but 
  their Images must be removed from the altar and put away, unless thou call the Powers of 
  MARDUK, in which case an Image of MARDUK should be set thereupon, and no other. 
  And the perfumes must be burnt in the brazier this Book. And the Watcher summoned, 
  after Its fashion. And the Four Gates invoked, being the Four Watchtowers that stand 
  about thee and the circumference of the MANDAL and witness the Rites, and Watch the 
  Outside, that the Ancient Ones may not trouble thee. 
   
  And the Invocations of the Four Gates is after this fashion, which thou recite loudly, in a 
  clear voice: 
   
   
  OF THE INVOCATION OF THE FOUR GATES FROM THE WORLD 
  BETWEEN THE SPHERES 
   
  Invocation of the North Gate 
   
  Thee I invoke, Silver Hunter from the Sacred City of UR! 
  Thee I call forth to guard this North Place of the Most Holy Mandal against the vicious 
  warriors of Flame from the Principalities of DRA! 
  Be thou most vigilant against the UTUKKI of TIAMAT 
  The Oppressors of ISHNIGARRAB 
  The Throne of AZAG-THOTH! 
  Draw Thy bow before the fiends of ABSU 
  Loose Thy arrow at the hordes of Dark Angels that beset the beloved of ARRA on all 
  sides and in all places. 
  Be watchful, Lord of the North Ways. 
  Remember us, King of our Homeland, Victor of Every War and Conqueror over Every 
  Adversary. 
  See our Lights and hear our Heralds, and do not forsake us. 
  Spirit of the North, Remember! 
   
   
   
  Invocation of the Eastern Gate 
   
  Thee I invoke, Mistress of the Rising Star. 
  Queen of Magick, of the Mountains of MASHU! 
  Thee I call forth this day to guard this Most Holy mandal against the Seven Ensnarers, 
  the Seven Liers-In-Wait, the evil Maskim, the Evil Lords! 
  
   
   
  Thee I Summon, Queen of the Eastern Ways, that thou mayest protect me from the Eye 
  of Death, and the evil rays of the ENDUKUGGA and NINDUKUGGA! 
  Be watchful, Queen of the Eastern Ways, and Remember! 
  Spirit of the East, Remember! 
   
   
   
  Invocation of the Southern Gate 
   
  Thee I invoke, Angel, Guardian against the URULU Dread City of Death, Gate of No 
  Return! 
  Do Thou stand at my side! 
  In the Names of the most Mighty Hosts of MARDUK and ENKI, Lords of the Elder 
  Race, the ARRA, do Thou stand firm behind me! 
  Against PAZUZU and HUMWAVA, Fiends of the Southwest Winds, do Thou stand 
  form! 
  Against the Lords of the Abominations, do Thou stand form! 
  Be Thou the Eyes behind me, 
  The Sword behind me, 
  The Spear behind me, 
  The Armour behind me. 
  Be watchful, Spirit of the Southern Ways, and Remember! 
  Spirit of the South, Remember! 
   
   
   
  The Invocation of the Western Gate 
   
  Thee I invoke, Spirit of the Land of MER MARTU! 
  Thee I invoke, Angel of the Sunset! 
  From the Unknown God, protect me! 
  From the Unknown Demon, protect me! 
  From the Unknown Enemy, protect me! 
  From the Unknown Sorcery, protect me! 
  From the Waters of KUTULU, protect me! 
  From the Wrath of ERESHKIGAL, protect me! 
  From the Swords of KINGU, protect me! 
  From the Baneful Look, the Baneful Word, the Baneful Name, the Baneful Number, the 
  Baneful Shape, protect me! 
  Be watchful, Spirit of the Western Ways, and Remember! 
   
  Spirit of the West Gate, Remember! 
   
   
   
  The Invocation of the Four Gates 
  
   
   
   
  MER SIDI! 
  MER KURRA! 
  MER URULU! 
  MER MARTU! 
  ZI DINGIR ANNA KANPA! 
  ZI DINGIR KIA KANPA! 
  UTUK XUL, TA ARDATA! 
  KUTULU, TA ATTALAKLA! 
  AZAG-THOTH, TA KALLA! 
  IA ANU! IA ENLIL! IA NNGI! 
  ZABAO! 
   
   
  Here follows several particular invocations, for summoning various Powers and Spirits. 
  There may be Words of Necromantic Art, by which it is desirous to speak with the 
  Phantom of someone dead, and perhaps dwelling in ABSU, and thereby a servant of 
  ERESHKIGAL, in which case the Preliminary Invocation that follows is to be used, 
  which is the Invocation used by the Queen of Life, INANNA, at the time of her Descent 
  into that Kingdom of Woe. It is no less then the Opening of the Gate of Ganzir, that leads 
  to the Seven Steps into the frightful Pit. Therefore, do not be alarmed at the sights and 
  sounds that will issue forth from that Opening, for they will be the wails and laments of 
  the Shades that are chained therein, and the shrieking of the Mad God on the Throne of 
  Darkness. 
   
   
  PRELIMINARY INVOCATION OF THE OPERATION OF CALLING OF 
  THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD WHO DWELL IN CUTHA, OF THE LOST. 
   
  BAAD ANGARRU! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA! 
  Thee I invoke, Serpent of the Deep! 
  Thee I invoke, NINNGHIZHIDDA, Horned Serpent of the Deep! 
  Thee I invoke, Plumed Serpent of the Deep! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA! 
  Open! 
  Open the Gate that I may enter! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA, Spirit of the Deep, Watcher of the Gate, Remember! 
  In the Name of our Father, ENKI, before the Flight, Lord and Master of Magicians, Open 
  the Gate that I may enter! 
  Open, lest I attack the Gate! 
  Open, lest I break down its bars! 
  Open, lest I attack the Walls! 
  Open, lest I leap over It by force! 
  
   
   
  Open the Gate, lest I cause the Dead to rise and devour the Living! 
  Open the Gate, lest I give the Dead power over the Living! 
  Open the Gate, lest I make the Dead to outnumber the Living! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA, Spirit of the Deep, Watcher of the Gate, Open! 
  May the Dead rise and smell the incense! 
   
   
   
  And when the Spirit of the on called appears, do not be frightened at his Shape of 
  condition, but say to him these words 
   
  UUG UDUUG UUGGA GISHTUGBI 
   
  and he will put on a comely appearance, and will answer truthfully all the questions you 
  shall put to him, which he has writ to answer. 
  And it must be remembered that, after the questions have been answered to satisfaction, 
  the Spirit is to be sent back to whence it came and not detained any longer, and no 
  attempt must be made to free the Spirit, for that is in violation of the Covenant, and will 
  bring upon thee and thy generations a most potent curse, wherefore it is unlawful to move 
  the bones of the Dead or to disinter the bones of the Dead. And the Spirit may be sent 
  back by means of these words 
   
  BARRA UUG UDUUG UUGGA! 
   
  and he will immediately disappear and return to his resting place. If he does not go at 
  once, simply recite again those words, and he will do so. 
  The following is the Great Conjuration of All the Powers, to be used only in extreme 
  necessity, or to silence a rebellious spirit who plagues thee, or who causeth consternation 
  about the MANDAL for reasons unknown to thee, perhaps as agent for the Ancient Ones. 
  In such a case, it is urgent to send back the Spirit before it gains Power by dwelling in the 
  Upper World, for as long as one of these is present upon the Earth, it gains in strength 
  and Power until it is almost impossible to control them, as they are unto Gods. 
   
  This is the Conjuration, which thou recite forcefully: 
   
  THE GREAT CONJURATION OF ALL THE POWERS 
   
  SPIRIT OF THE SKY, REMEMBER! 
  SPIRIT OF THE EARTH, REMEMBER! 
   
  Spirits, Lords of the Earth, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Earth, Remember! 
  
   
   
  Spirits, Lords of the Air Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Air, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of the Fire, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Fire, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of the Water, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Water, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of the Stars, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Stars, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of all hostilities, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of all hostilities, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of all peacefulness, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies all peacefulness, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of the Veil of Shadows, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Veil of Shadows, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of the Light of Life, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Light of Life, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of the Infernal Regions, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Infernal Regions, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of the Lords of MARDUK, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Lords of MARDUK, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of SIN, Who maketh his ship cross the River, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of SIN, Who maketh his ship cross the skies, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of SHAMMASH, King of the Elder Ones, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of SHAMMASH GULA, Queen of the Elder Ones, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of TSHKU, Lord of the ANNUNAKI, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of the Goddess ZIKU, Mother of ENKI, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of NINNASU, Our Father of the Numerous Waters, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of NINNUAH, Daughter of ENKI, Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords of NINNGHIZHIDDA, Who upheaves the face of the Earth, Remember! 
  Spirits, Ladies of NINNISI ANA, Queen of Heaven Remember! 
  Spirits, Lords and Ladies of the Fire, GIBIL, Ruler Supreme on the Face of the Earth, 
  Remember! 
  Spirits of the Seven Doors of the World, Remember! 
  Spirits of the Seven Locks of the World, Remember! 
  Spirit KHUSBI KURK, Wife of NAMMTAR, Remember! 
  Spirit KHITIM KURUKU, Daughter of the Ocean, Remember! 
   
  SPIRIT OF THE SKY, REMEMBER! 
  SPIRIT OF THE EARTH, REMEMBER! 
   
  AMANU! 
  AMANU! 
  AMANU! 
   
  Here endeth the Great Conjuration. 
   
  
   
   
   
   
  THE CONJURATION OF IA ADU EN I 
   
  (A great Mystical Conjuration) 
   
  IA IA IA! 
  ADU EN I BA NINIB 
  NINIB BA FIRIK 
  FIRIK BA PIRIK 
  PIRIK BA AGGA BA ES 
  AGGA BA ES BA AKKA BAR! 
  AKKA BAR BA AKKA BA ES 
  AKKA BA ES BA AKKA BAR 
  AKKA BAR BA AGGA BA ES 
  AGGA BA ES BA PIRIK 
  PIRIK BA FIRIK 
  FIRIK BE NINIB 
  NINIB BA ADU EN I 
  IAIAIAIA! 
  KUR BUR IA! 
  EDIN BA EGA 
  ERIM BA EGURA 
  E! E! E! 
  IA IA IA! 
  EKHI IAK SAKKAK 
  EKHI AZAG-THOTH 
  EKHI ASARU 
  EKHI CUTHALU 
  IA! IA! IA! 
   
   
   
  WHAT SPIRITS MAY BE USEFUL 
  In the Ceremonies of Calling, any type of Spirit may be summoned and detained until It 
  has answered your questions or provided you with whatever you desire. The Spirits of the 
  Dead may be invoked. The Spirits of the Unborn may be invoked. The Spirits of the 
  Seven Spheres may be invoked. The Spirits of the Flame may be invoked. In all, there 
  may be One Thousand-and-One Spirits that are of principal importance, and these you 
  will come to know in the course of your experiments. There are many others, but some 
  have no power, and will only confuse. 
   
  The best Spirits to summon in the early Rites are the Fifty Spirits of the Names of Lord 
  MARDUK who give excellent attendance and who are careful Watchers of the Outside. 
  They should not be detained any longer than is necessary, and some are indeed violent 
  
   
   
  and impatient natures, and their task is to be given in as short a time as possible, and then 
  they are to be released. 
   
  After these, the Spirits of the seven Spheres may be invoked to advantage, after the Priest 
  has already trod their Ways after the manner of the Walking. After the Priest has gained 
  Entrance to the gate of NANNA, he may summon the Spirits of that Realm, but not 
  before. These things you will learn in the course of your journey, and it is not necessary 
  to put it all down here, save for a few noble formulae concerning the works of the Sphere 
  of LIBAT, of ISHTAR, the Queen. 
   
  These are Works of the gentle passions, which seek to engender affection between man 
  and woman. And they may best be done in a Circle of white, the Priest being properly 
  cleansed and in a clean robe. 
   
   
   
  Preliminary Purification Invocation 
   
  Bright One of the Heavens, wise ISHTAR 
  Mistress of the Gods, whose "yes" is truly "yes" 
  Proud One among the Gods, whose command is supreme 
  Mistress of Heaven and of Earth, who rules in all places 
  ISHTAR, at your Name all heads are bowed down 
  I . . . son of . . . have bowed down before you 
  May my body be purified like lapis lazuli! 
  May my face be bright like alabaster! 
  Like shining silver and reddish gold may I not be dull! 
   
   
   
  To Win the Love of a Woman 
   
  (chant the following three times over an apple or a pomegranate; give the fruit to the 
  woman to drink of the juices, and she will surely come to you.) 
   
  MUNUS SIGSIGGA AG BARA YE 
  INNIN AGGISH XASHXUR GISHNU URMA 
  SHAZIGA BARA YE 
  ZIGASHUBBA NA AGSISHAMAZIGA 
  NAMZA YE INNIN DURRE ESH AKKI 
  UGU AGBA ANDAGUB! 
   
   
   
  To Recover Potency 
  
   
   
   
  (Tie thee knots in a harp string; entwine around both right and left hands, and chant the 
  following incantation seven times, and potency will return.) 
   
  LILLIK IM LINU USH KIRI 
  LISHTAKSSIR ERPETUMMA TIKU LITTUK 
  NI YISH LIBBI IA LU AMESH ID GINMESH 
  ISHARI LU SAYAN SAYAMMI YE 
  LA URRADA ULTU MUXXISHA! 
    
   
   
   
  THE CROWN OF ANU OF CALLING 
   
   
   
   
  THE FRONTLET OF CALLING 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  THE COPPER DAGGER OF INANNA OF CALLING 
   
   
   
   
  THE SEAL OF THE NORTH GATE 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  THE SEAL OF THE EAST GATE 
   
   
   
   
  THE SEAL OF THE SOUTH GATE 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  THE SEAL OF THE WEST GATE 
   
   
   
   
  ONE TYPE OF MANDAL OF CALLING 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  ANOTHER TYPE 
   
   
   
    
    
  
   
   
  THE BOOK OF FIFTY NAMES 
   
  THE BOOK OF FIFTY NAMES OF MARDUK, DEFEATER OF THE ANCIENT 
  ONES 
   
  THIS is the Book of MARDUK, begotten of our Master ENKI, Lord of Magicians, who 
  did defeat TIAMAT, known as KUR, known as HUWAWA, in magick combat, who 
  defeated the Ancient Ones that the Elders may live and rule the Earth. 
   
  In the time before time, in the age before the heaven and the earth were put in their 
  places, in the age when the Ancient Ones were rulers of all that existed and did not exist, 
  there was nought but darkness. There was no Moon. There was no Sun. No planets were 
  they, and no stars. No grain, No tree, no plant grew. The Ancient Ones were Masters of 
  Spaces now unknown or forgotten, and all was CHAOS. 
   
  MARDUK was chosen of the Elders to fight KUR and wrest power from the Great 
  Sleeping Serpent who dwells beneath the Mountains of the Scorpion. MARDUK was 
  given a weapon, and a Sign, and Fifty Powers were given to him to fight the awful 
  TIAMAT, and each Power has its weapon and its Sign and these are the mightiest 
  possessions of the Elder Gods against the Ancient One who threatens Without, who 
  threatens from the Abyss, the Lord of Darkness, the Master of CHAOS, the Unborn, the 
  Uncreated, who still wishes ill upon the Race of Men, and upon the Elder Gods who 
  reside in the Stars. 
   
  The Gods forget. They are distant. They must be reminded. If they are not watchful, if the 
  gatekeepers do not watch the gates, if the gates are not kept always locked, bolted and 
  barred, then the One who is always ready, the Guardian of the Other side, IAK 
  SAKKAK, will enter and bring with him the hordes of the armies of the Ancient Ones, 
  IAK KINGU, IAK AZAG, IAK AZABUA, IAK HUWAWA, ISHNIGGARAB, IAK 
  XASTUR, and IAK KUTULU, the Dog Gods and the Dragon Gods, and the Sea 
  Monsters, and the Gods of the Deep. 
   
  Watch also the Days. The Day when the Great Bear hangs lowest in the sky, and the 
  quarters of the year measured thereof in the four directions measured thereof, for there 
  the Gates may be opened and care must needs be taken to ensure that the Gates remain 
  forever closed. They must be sealed with the Elder Sign accompanied by the rites and 
  incantations proper. 
   
  The Fifty Names here follow, with their Signs and Powers. They may be summoned after 
  the Priest has ascended to that step on the Ladder of Lights and gained entrance to that 
  Sacred City. The Signs should be engraved on parchment or sealed in clay and placed 
  upon the altar at the Calling. And in the perfumes should be of cedar, and strong, sweet-
  smelling resins. And the Calling be to the North. 
   
   
  
   
   
   
  The First Name is MARDUK 
   
  The Lord of Lords, master of Magicians. His Name should not be called except when no 
  other will do, and it is the most terrible responsibility to do so. The Word of His Calling 
  is DUGGA. This is his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Second Name is MARUKKA 
   
  Knows all things since the beginning of the World. Knows all secrets, be they human or 
  divine, and is very difficult to summon. The Priest should not summon him unless he is 
  clean of heart and spirit, for this Spirit shall know his innermost thoughts. This is his 
  Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Third Name is MARUTUKKU 
   
  Master of the Arts of Protection, chained the Mad God at the Battle. Sealed the Ancient 
  Ones in their Caves, behind the Gates. Possesses the ARRA star. This is his Seal: 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  The Fourth Name is BARASHAKUSHU 
   
  Worker of Miracles. The kindest of the Fifty, and the most beneficent. The Word used at 
  his Calling is BAALDURU. This is his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Fifth Name is LUGGALDIMMERANKIA 
   
  Put order into CHAOS. Made the Waters aright. Commander of Legions of Wind 
  Demons who fought the Ancient TIAMAT alongside MARDUK KURIOS. The Word 
  used at his Calling is BANUTUKKU. This is his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Sixth Name is NARILUGGALDIMMERANKIA 
   
  The Watcher of the IGIGI and the ANNUNAKI, Sub-Commander of the Wind Demons. 
  He will put to flight any maskim who haunt thee, and is the foe of the rabisu. None may 
  pass into the World Above or the World Below without his knowledge. His Word is 
  
   
   
  BANRABISHU. His Seal is thus: 
   
   
   
   
  The Seventh Name is ASARULUDU 
   
  Wielder of the Flaming Sword, oversees the Race of Watchers at the bidding of the Elder 
  Gods. He ensures the most perfect safety, especially in dangerous tasks undertaken at the 
  behest of the Astral Gods. His word is BANMASKIM and his Seal is thus: 
   
   
   
   
  The Eighth Name is NAMTILLAKU 
   
  A most secret and potent Lord, he hath knowledge to raise the dead and converse with the 
  spirits of the Abyss, unbeknownst to their Queen. No soul passes into Death but that he is 
  aware. His word is BANUTUKUKUTUKKU and his Seal is thus: 
   
   
   
   
  The Ninth Name is NAMRU 
  
   
   
   
  Dispenses wisdom and knowledge in all things. Giveth excellent counsel and teaches the 
  science of metals. His word is BAKAKALAMU and his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Tenth Name is ASARU 
   
  This Power has knowledge of all plants and trees, and can make marvellous fruits to grow 
  in the desert places, and no land is a waste to him. He is truly the Protector of the Bounty. 
  His Word is BAALPRIKU and his Seal follows: 
   
   
   
   
  The Eleventh Name is ASARUALIM 
   
  Possesses secret wisdom, and shines Light in the Darkened areas, forcing what lives there 
  to give good accounting of its existence and its knowledge. Giveth excellent counsel in 
  all things. His word is BARRMARATU and the Seal which thou engrave is thus: 
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
  The Twelfth Name is ASARUALIMMUNNA 
   
  This is the Power that presideth over armour of all kinds and is excellently 
  knowledgeable in military matters, being of the advance army of MARDUK at that 
  Battle. He can provide an army with its entire weaponry in three days. His Word is 
  BANATATU and the Seal is thus: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirteenth Name is TUTU 
   
  Silences the weeping and gives joy to the end and ill at heart. A most beneficent Name, 
  and Protector of the Household, his Word is DIRRIGUGIM and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Fourteenth Name is ZIUKKINNA 
   
  Giveth excellent knowledge concerning the movements of the stars and the meanings 
  thereof, of which the Chaldaens possessed this same knowledge in abundance. The Word 
  is GIBBILANNU and the Seal is this: 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  The Fifteenth Name is ZIKU 
   
  This Power bestoweth Riches of all kinds, and can tell where treasury is hidden. Knower 
  of the Secrets of the Earth. His Word is GIGGIMAGANPA and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Sixteenth Name is AGAKU 
   
  This Power can give life to what is already dead, but for a short time only. He is the Lord 
  of the Amulet and the Talisman. His Word is MASHGARZANNA and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Seventeenth Name is TUKU 
   
  Lord of Baneful Magick, Vanquisher of the Ancient Ones by Magick, Giver of the Spell 
  to MARDUK KUROS, a most fierce enemy. His Word is MASHSHAMMASHTI and his 
  Seal follows: 
   
  
   
   
   
   
   
  The Eighteenth Name is SHAZU 
   
  Knows the thoughts of those at a distance, as well as those in the vicinity. Nothing is 
  buried in the ground, or thrown into the water, but this Power is aware. His Word is 
  MASHSHANANNA and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Nineteenth Name is ZISI 
   
  Reconciler of enemies, silencer of arguments, between two people or between two 
  nations, or even, it is said, between two worlds. The scent of Peace is indeed sweet to this 
  Power, whose Word is MASHINNANNA and whose seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twentieth Name is SUHRIM 
   
  Seeks out the worshippers of the Ancient Ones wherever they may be. The Priest who 
  
   
   
  sends him on an errand does so at a terrible risk, for SUHRIM kills easily, and without 
  thought. His Word is MASHSHANERGAL and his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-First Name is SUHGURIM 
   
  As SUHRIM above, the Foe who Cannot be Appeased. Discovers the Priest's Enemies 
  with ease, but must be cautioned not to slay them if the Priest does not desire it. The 
  Word is MASHSHADAR and the Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-Second Name is ZAHRIM 
   
  Slew ten thousand of the Hordes in the Battle. A Warrior among Warriors. Can destroy 
  an entire army if the Priest so desires. His Word is MASHSHAGARANNU and his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-Third Name is ZAHGURIM 
  
   
   
   
  As ZAHRIM, a most terrible opponent. It is said ZAHGURIM slays slowly, after a most 
  unnatural fashion. I do not know, for I have never summoned this Spirit. It is thy risk. 
  The Word is MASHTISHADDU and the Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-Fourth Name is ENBILULU 
   
  This Power can seek out water in the midst of a desert or on the tops of mountains. 
  Knows the Secrets of Water, and the running of rivers below the Earth. A most useful 
  Spirit. His Word is MASHSHANEBBU and his Seal thus: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-Fifth Name is EPADUN 
   
  This is the Lord of all Irrigation and can bring Water from a far place to your feet. 
  Possesses a most subtle geometry of the Earth and knowledge of all lands where Water 
  might be found in abundance. His Word is EYUNGINAKANPA and his Seal is this: 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-Sixth Name is ENBILULUGUGAL 
   
  The Power that presides over all growth, and all that grows. Gives knowledge of 
  cultivation, and can supply a starving city with food for thirteen moons in one moon. A 
  most noble Power. His Word is AGGHA and his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-Seventh Name is HEGAL 
   
  As the Power above, a Master of the arts of farming and agriculture. Bestows rich 
  harvests. Possesses the knowledge of the metals of the earth, and of the plough. His Word 
  is BURDISHU and his seal thus: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-Eighth Name is SIRSIR 
   
  The Destroyer of TIAMAT, hated of the Ancient Ones, Master over the Serpent, Foe of 
  KUTULU. A most powerful Lord. His Word is this APIRIKUBABADAZUZUKANPA 
  
   
   
  and his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Twenty-Ninth Name is MALAH 
   
  Trod the back of the Worm and cut it in twain. Lord of Bravery and Courage, and gives 
  these qualities to the Priest who desires it, or to others the Priest may decide. The Word is 
  BACHACHADUGGA and the Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirtieth Name is GIL 
   
  The Furnisher of Seed. Beloved of ISHTAR, his Power is mysterious and quite ancient. 
  Makes the barley to grow and the women to give birth. Makes potent the impotent. His 
  Word is AGGABAL and his Seal is thus: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirty-First Name is GILMA 
  
   
   
   
  Founder of cities, Possessor of the Knowledge of Architecture by which the fabled 
  temples of UR were built; the creator of all that is permanent and never moves. His Word 
  is AKKABAL and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirty-Second Name is AGILMA 
   
  Bringer of Rain. Maketh the gentle Rains to come, or casuseth great Storms and 
  Thunders, the like may destroy armies and cities and crops. His Word is 
  MASHSHAYEGURRA and his Seal is: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirty-Third Name is ZULUM 
   
  Knows where to plant and when to plant. Giveth excellent counsel in all manner of 
  business and commerce. Protects a man from evil tradesmen. His Word is ABBABAAL 
  and his Seal is this: 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  The Thirty-Fourth Name is MUMMU 
   
  The Power given to MARDUK to fashion the universe from the flesh of TIAMAT. 
  Giveth wisdom concerning the condition of the life before the creation, and the nature of 
  the structures of the Four Pillars whereupon the Heavens rest. His Word is 
  ALALALABAAAL and the Seal is: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirty-Fifth Name is ZULUMMAR 
   
  Giveth tremendous strength, as of ten men, to one man. Lifted the part of TIAMAT that 
  was to become the Sky from the part that was to become the Earth. His Word is 
  ANNDARABAAL and his Seal is: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirty-Sixth Name is LUGALABDUBUR 
   
  Destroyer of the Gods of TIAMAT. Vanquisher of Her Hordes. Chained KUTULU to the 
  
   
   
  Abyss. Fought AZAG-THOTH with skill. A great Defender and a great Attacker. His 
  Word is AGNIBAAL and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirty-Seventh Name is PAGALGUENNA 
   
  Possessor of Infinite Intelligence, and determines the nature of things not yet made, and 
  of spirits not yet created, and knows the strength of the Gods. His Word is 
  ARRABABAAL and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Thirty-Eighth Name is LUGALDURMAH 
   
  The Lord of the Lofty Places, Watcher of the Skies and all that travels therein. Naught 
  traverses the starry element, but that this Power is aware. His Word is 
  ARATAAGARBAL and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  
   
   
  The Thirty-Ninth Name is ARANUNNA 
   
  Giver of Wisdom, Counsellor to our Father, ENKI, Knower of the Magickal Covenant 
  and of the Laws and of the Nature of the Gates. His Word is ARAMANNGI and his Seal 
  is thusly: 
   
   
   
   
  The Fortieth Name is DUMUDUKU 
   
  Possessor of the Wand of Lapis Lazuli, Knower of the Secret Name and the Secret 
  Number. May not reveal these to thee, but may speak of other things equally marvellous. 
  His Word is ARATAGIGI and his Seal is: 
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-First Name is LUGALANNA 
   
  The Power of the Eldest of the Elder Ones, possesses the secret knowledge of the world 
  when the Ancient Ones and the Elder Ones and where One. Knows the Essence of the 
  Ancient Ones and where it might be found. His Word is BALDIKHU and his Seal is this: 
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-Second Nam is LUGALUGGA 
   
  Knows the Essence of all Spirits, of the Dead and the Unborn, and the Starry and the 
  Earthly, and the Spirits of the Air and the Spirits of the Wind as well. Which things he 
  may tell thee, and thou wilt grow in wisdom. His Word is ZIDUR and his Seal is thus: 
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-Third Name is IRKINGU 
   
  This is the Power that laid capture to the Commander of the forces of the Ancient Ones, 
  KINGU Mighty Demon, that MARDUK might lay hold of him and, with its blood, create 
  the Race of Men and seal the Covenant. His Word is BARERIMU and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-Fourth Name is KINMA 
   
  Judge and Lord of the Gods, at whose name they quake in fear. That the Gods may not 
  err, this Power was given to oversee their activities, should they be lawful and within the 
  nature of the Covenant, for the Gods are forgetful, and very far away. His Word is 
  
   
   
  ENGAIGAI and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-Fifth Name is ESIZKUR 
   
  This Spirit possesses the knowledge of the length of Life of any man, even unto the 
  plants and the demons and the gods. He measureth all things, and knoweth the Space 
  thereof. His Word is NENIGEGAI and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-Sixth Name is GIBIL 
   
  This Power has been given the Realm of the Fire and the Forge. He keepeth the sharp 
  point of the Sword and the Lance, and giveth understanding in the working of metals. He 
  also raises the Lightning that comes from the Earth, and maketh Swords to appear in the 
  Sky. His Word is BAALAGNITARRA and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-Seventh Name is ADDU 
  
   
   
   
  Raises storms that fill the entire heavens and causes the Stars to tremble and the very 
  Gates of the IGIGI to shake in their stead. Can fill the skies with his brightness, even in 
  the darkest hour of the night. His Word is KAKODAMMU and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-Eighth Name is ASHARRU 
   
  Knower of the Treacherous Ways. Gives intelligence of the Future and also of things 
  Past. Put the Gods in their courses, and determined their cycles. His Word is 
  BAXTANDABAL and this is his Seal: 
   
   
   
   
  The Forty-Ninth Name is NEBIRU 
   
  The Spirit of the Gate of MARDUK, Manages all things in their ways, and moves the 
  crossings of the stars after the fashion known to the Chaldeans. His word is DIRGIRGIRI 
  and his Seal is this: 
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
  The Fiftieth Name is NINNUAM 
   
  This is the Power of MARDUK as Lord of All That Is, Judger of Judgements, Decider of 
  Decisions, He Who Determines the Laws and the Reigns of Kings. He may not be called, 
  save at the destruction of a city or the death of a king. His Word is GASHDIG and his 
  Seal is this: 
   
   
   
  Here endeth the Book of the Fifty Names, which the Gods have granted me the strength 
  and the time in which to lay it down. This Book is not to be shown to the unclean or the 
  profane or the uninitiated, for to do so is to call the most awful curse of the Book upon 
  thee and upon thy generations. 
   
  Spirit of the Book, Remember! 
    
    
    
  THE MAGAN TEXT 
   
  THE verses here following come from the secret text of some of the priests of a cult 
  which is all that is left of the Old Faith that existed before Babylon was built, and it was 
  originally in their tongue, but I have put it into the Golden Speech of my country so that 
  you may understand it. I came upon this text in my early wanderings in the region of the 
  Seven Fabled Cities of UR, which are no more, and it tells of the War between the Gods 
  that took place in a time beyond the memory of man. And the horrors and ugliness that 
  the Priest will encounter in his Rites are herein described, and their reasons, and their 
  natures, and Essences. And the Number of the Lines is Sacred, and the Word are Sacred, 
  and are most potent charms against the Evil Ones. And surely some Magicians of the 
  country do write them on parchment or clay, or on pottery, or in the air, that they might 
  be efficacious thereby, and that the Gods will remember the words of the Covenant. 
   
  
   
   
  I copied these words down in my tongue and kept them faithfully these many years, and 
  my own copy will go with me to the place where I will go when my Spirit is torn from 
  the body. But heed these words well, and remember! For remembering is the most 
  important and most potent magick, being the Rememberance of Things Past and the 
  Rememberance of Things to Come, which is the same Memory. And do not show this 
  text to the uninitiated, for it hath caused madness, in men and in beasts. 
   
   
   
  The Text: 
  I 
   
  THE MAGAN TEXT 
   
  Hearken, and Remember! 
  In the Name of ANU, Remember! 
  In the Name of ENLIL, Remember! 
  In the Name of ENKI, Remember! 
  When on High the Heavens had not been named, 
  The Earth had not been named, 
  And Naught existed but the Seas of ABSU, 
  The Ancient One, 
  And MUMMU TIAMAT, the Ancient One 
  Who bore them all, 
  Their Waters as One Water. 
  At this time, before the ELDER GODS had been brought forth, 
  Uncalled by Name, 
  Their destinies unknown and undetermined, 
  Then it was that the Gods were formed within the Ancient Ones. 
  LLMU and LLAAMU were brought forth and called by Name, 
  And for Ages they grew in age and bearing. 
  ANSHAR and KISHAR were brought forth, 
  And brought forth ANU 
  Who begat NUDIMMUD, Our Master ENKI, 
  Who has no rival among the Gods. 
  Remember! 
  The Elder Ones came together 
  They disturbed TIAMAT, the Ancient One, as they surged back and forth. 
  Yea, they troubled the belly of TIAMAT 
  By their Rebellion in the abode of Heaven. 
  ABSU could not lessen their clamour 
  
   
   
  TIAMAT was speechless at their ways. 
  Their doings were loathsome unto the Ancient Ones. 
   
  ABSU rose up to slay the Elder Gods by stealth. 
  With magick charm and spell ABSU fought, 
  But was slain by the sorcery of the Elder Gods. 
  And it was their first victory. 
  His body was lain in an empty Space 
  In a crevice of the heavens 
  Hid 
  He was lain, 
  But his blood cried out to the Abode of Heaven. 
   
  TIAMAT 
  Enraged 
  Filled with an Evil Motion 
  Said 
  Let us make Monsters 
  That they may go out and do battle 
  Against these Sons of Iniquity 
  The murderous offspring who have destroyed 
  A God. 
  HUBUR arose, She who fashioneth all things, 
  And possessor of Magick like unto Our Master. 
  She added matchless weapons to the arsenals of the Ancient Ones, 
  She bore Monster-Serpents 
  Sharp of tooth, long of fang, 
  She filled their bodies with venom for blood 
  Roaring dragons she has clothed with Terror 
  Has crowned them with Halos, making them as Gods, 
  So that he who beholds them shall perish 
  And, that, with their bodies reared up 
  None might turn them back. 
  She summoned the Viper, the Dragon, and the Winged Bull, 
  The Great Lion, the Mad-God, and the Scorpion-Man. 
  Mighty rabid Demons, Feathered-Serpents, the Horse-Man, 
  Bearing weapons that spare no 
  Fearless in Battle, 
  Charmed with the spells of ancient sorcery, 
  . . . withal Eleven of this kind she brought forth 
  With KINGU as Leader of the Minions. 
   
  Remember! 
   
  ENKI 
  Our Master 
  
   
   
  Fearing defeat, summoned his Son 
  MARDUK 
  Summoned his Son 
  The Son of Magick 
  Told him the Secret Name 
  The Secret Number 
  The Secret Shape 
  Whereby he might do battle 
  With the Ancient Horde 
  And be victorious. 
   
  MARDUK KURIOS! 
  Brightest Star among the Stars 
  Strongest God among the Gods 
  Son of Magick and the Sword 
  Child of Wisdom and the Word 
  Knower of the Secret Name 
  Knower of the Secret Number 
  Knower of the Secret Shape 
  He armed himself with the Disc of Power 
  In chariots of Fire he went forth 
  With a shouting Voice he called the Spell 
  With a Blazing Flame he filled his Body 
  Dragons, Vipers, all fell down 
  Lions, Horse-Men, all were slain. 
  The Mighty creatures of HUBUR were slain 
  The Spells, the Charms, the Sorcery were broken. 
  Naught but TIAMAT remained. 
  The Great Serpent, the Enormous Worm 
  The Snake with iron teeth 
  The Snake with sharpened claw 
  The Snake with Eyes of Death, 
  She lunged at MARDUK 
  With a roar 
  With a curse 
  She lunged. 
  MARDUK struck with the Disc of Power 
  Blinded TIAMAT's Eyes of Death 
  The Monster heaved and raised its back 
  Struck forth in all directions 
  Spitting ancient words of Power 
  Screamed the ancient incantations 
  MARDUK struck again and blew 
  An Evil Wind into her body 
  Which filled the raging, wicked Serpent 
  MARDUK shot between her jaws 
  
   
   
  The Charmed arrow of ENKI's Magick 
  MARDUK struck again and severed 
  The head of TIAMAT from its body. 
   
  And all was silent. 
   
  Remember! 
   
  MARDUK 
  Victor 
  Took the Tablets of Destiny 
  Unbidden 
  Hung them around his neck. 
  Acclaimed of the Elder Gods was he. 
  First among the Elder Ones was he. 
  He split the sundered TIAMAT in twain 
  And fashioned the heavens and the earth, 
  With a Gate to keep the Ancient Ones Without. 
  With a Gate whose Key is hid forever 
  Save to the Sons of MARDUK 
  Save to the Followers of Our Master 
  ENKI 
  First in Magick among the Gods. 
   
  From the Blood of KINGU he fashioned Man. 
  He constructed Watchtowers for the Elder Gods 
  Fixing their astral bodies as constellations 
  That they may watch the Gate of ABSU 
  The Gate of TIAMAT they watch 
  The Gate of KINGU they oversee 
  The Gate whose Guardian is IAK SAKKAK they bind. 
  All the Elder Powers resist 
  The Force of Ancient Artistry 
  The Magick Spell of the Oldest Ones 
  The Incantation of the Primal Power 
  The Mountain KUR, the Serpent God 
  The Mountain MASHU, that of Magick 
  The Dead KUTULU, Dead but Dreaming 
  TIAMAT, Dead but Dreaming 
  ABSU, KINGU, Dead but Dreaming 
  And shall their generation come again? 
   
  WE ARE THE LOST ONES 
  From a Time before Time 
  From a Land beyond the Stars 
  From the Age when ANU walked the earth 
  
   
   
  In company of Bright Angels. 
  We have survived the first War 
  Between the Powers of the Gods 
  And have seen the wrath of the Ancient Ones 
  Dark Angels 
  Vent upon the Earth 
  WE ARE FROM A RACE BEYOND THE WANDERERS OF NIGHT. 
  We have survived the Age when ABSU ruled the Earth 
  And the Power destroyed out generations. 
  We have survived on tops of mountains 
  And beneath the feet of mountains 
  And have spoken with the Scorpions 
  In allegiance and were betrayed. 
  And TIAMAT has promised us nevermore to attack 
  With water and with wind. 
  But the Gods are forgetful. 
  Beneath the Seas of NAR MATTARU 
  Beneath the Seas of the Earth, NAR MATTARU 
  Beneath the World lays sleeping 
  The God of Anger, Dead but Dreaming 
  The God of CUTHALU, Dead but Dreaming! 
  The Lord of KUR, calm but thunderous! 
  The One-Eyes Sword, cold but burning! 
   
  He who awakens Him calls the ancient 
  Vengeance of the Elder Ones 
  The Seven Glorious Gods 
  of the Seven Glorious Cities 
  Upon himself and upon the World 
  And old vengeance . . . 
   
  Know that our years are the years of War 
  And our days are measured as battles 
  And every hour is a Life 
  Lost to the Outside 
  Those from Without 
  Have builded up charnel houses 
  To nourish the fiends of TIAMAT 
  And the Blood of the weakest here 
  Is libation unto TIAMAT 
  Queen of the Ghouls 
  Wreaker of Pain 
  And to invoke her 
  The Red Water of Life 
  Need be split on a stone 
  The stone struck with a sword 
  
   
   
  That hath slain eleven men 
  Sacrifices to HUBUR 
  So that the Strike ringeth out 
  And call TIAMAT from Her slumber 
  From her sleep in the Caverns 
  Of the Earth. 
   
  And none may dare entreat further 
  For to invoke Death is to utter 
  The final prayer. 
   
   
   
  II 
   
  Of the Generations of the Ancient Ones 
   
  UTUKK XUL 
  The account of the generations 
  Of the Ancient Ones here rendered 
  Of the generations of the Ancient Ones 
  Here remembered. 
  Cold and Rain that erode all things 
  They are the Evil Spirits 
  In the creation of ANU spawned 
  Plague Gods 
  PAZUZU 
  And the Beloved Sons of ENG 
  The Offspring of NINNKIGAL 
  Rending in pieces on high Bringing destruction below 
  They are Children of the Underworld 
  Loudly roaring on high 
  Gibbering loathsomely below 
  They are the bitter venom of the Gods. 
  The great storms directed from heaven 
  Those are they 
  The Owl, Messenger of UGGI 
  Lord of Death 
  Those they are 
  THEY ARE THE CHILDREN 
  BORN OF EARTH 
  THAT IN THE CREATION 
  
   
   
  OF ANU WERE SPAWNED. 
   
  The highest walls 
  The thickest walls 
  The strongest walls 
  Like a flood they pass 
  From house to house 
  They ravage 
  No door can shut them out 
  No bolt can turn them back 
  Through the door like snakes they slide 
  Through the bolts like winds they blow 
  Pulling the wife from the embrace of the husband 
  Snatching the child from the loins of man 
  Banishing the man from his home, his land 
  THEY ARE THE BURNING PAIN 
  THAT PRESSETH ITSELF ON THE BACK OF MAN. 
   
  THEY ARE GHOULS 
  The spirit of the harlot that hath died in the streets 
  The spirit of the woman that hath died in childbirth 
  The spirit of the woman that hath dies, weeping with a babe at the breast 
  The spirit of an evil man 
  One that haunteth the streets 
  Or one that haunteth the bed. 
  They are Seven! 
  Seven are they! 
  Those Seven were born in the Mountains of MASHU 
  Called Magick 
  They dwell within the Caverns of the Earth 
  Amid the desolate places of the Earth they live 
  Amid the places between 
  The Places 
  Unknown in heaven and in earth 
  They are arrayed in terror 
  Among the Elder Gods there is no knowledge of them 
  They have no name 
  Not in heaven 
  Nor on earth 
  They ride over the Mountain of Sunset 
  And on the Mountain of Dawn they cry 
  Through the Caverns of the Earth they creep 
  Amid the desolate places of the Earth they lie 
  Nowhere are they known 
  Not in heaven 
  Nor in the Earth 
  
   
   
  Are they discovered 
  For their place is outside our place 
  And between the angles of the Earth 
  They lie in wait 
  Crouching for the Sacrifice 
  THEY ARE THEY CHILDREN OF THE UNDERWORLD. 
   
  Falling like rain from the sky 
  Issuing like mist from the earth 
  Doors do not stop them 
  Bolts do not stop them 
  They glide in at the doors like serpents 
  They enter by the windows like the wind 
  IDPA they are, entering by the head 
  NAMTAR they are, entering by the heart 
  UTUK they are, entering by the brow 
  ALAL they are, entering by the chest 
  GIGIM they are, seizing the bowels 
  TELAL they are, grasping the hand 
  URUKU they are, giant Larvae, feeding on the Blood 
  They are Seven! 
  Seven are They! 
  They seize all the towers 
  From UR to NIPPUR 
  Yet UR knows them not 
  Yet NIPPUR does not know them 
  They have brought down the mighty 
  Of all the mighty Cities of man 
  Yet man knows them not 
  Yes the Cities do not know them 
  They have struck down the forests of the East 
  And have flooded the Lands of the West 
  Yet the East knows them not 
  Yet the West does not know them 
  They are a hand grasping at the neck 
  Yet the neck does not know them 
  And man knows them not. 
  Their words are Unwrit 
  Their numbers are Unknown 
  Their shapes are all Shapes 
  Their habitations 
  The desolate places where their Rites are performed 
  Their habitations 
  The haunts of man where a sacrifice has been offered 
  Their habitations 
  The lands here 
  
   
   
  And cities here 
  And the lands between the lands 
  The cities between the cities 
  In spaces no man has ever walked 
  In KURNUDE 
  The country from whence no traveller returns 
  At EKURBAD 
  In the altar of the Temple of the Dead 
  And at GI UMUNA 
  At their Mother's breast 
  At the Foundations of CHAOS 
  In the ARALIYA of MUMMU-TIAMAT 
  And at the Gates 
  Of IAK SAKKAK! 
   
  SPIRIT OF THE AIR, REMEMBER! 
  SPIRIT OF THE EARTH, REMEMBER! 
   
   
   
  III 
   
  Of the Forgotten Generations of Man 
   
  And was not Man created from the blood of KINGU 
  Commander of the hordes of the Ancient Ones? 
  Does not man possess in his spirit 
  The sees of rebellion against the Elder Gods? 
  And the blood of Man is the Blood of Vengeance 
  And the blood of Man is the Spirit of Vengeance 
  And the Power of Man is the Power of the Ancient Ones 
  And this is the Covenant 
  For, lo! The Elder Gods possess the Sign 
  By which the Powers of the Ancient Ones are turned back 
  But Man possesses the Sign 
  And the Number 
  And the Shape 
  To summon the Blood of his Parents. 
  And this is the Covenant. 
  Created by the Elder Gods 
  From the Blood of the Ancient Ones 
  Man is the Key by which 
  The Gate if IAK SAKKAK may be flung wide 
  By which the Ancient Ones 
  Seek their Vengeance 
  Upon the face of the Earth 
  
   
   
  Against the Offspring of MARDUK. 
  For what is new 
  Came from that which is old 
  And what is old 
  Shall replace that which is new 
  And once again the Ancient Ones 
  Shall rule upon the face of the Earth! 
  And this is too the Covenant! 
   
   
   
  IV 
   
  Of the Sleep of ISHTAR 
   
  Yet ISHTAR 
  Queen of Heaven 
  Bright Light of Nights 
  Mistress of the Gods 
  Set her mind in that direction 
  From Above she set her mind, 
  To Below she set her mind 
  From the Heavens she set forth 
  To the Abyss 
  Out of the Gates of the Living 
  To enter the Gates of Death 
  Out of the Lands we know 
  Into the Lands we know not 
  To the Land of No Return 
  To the Land of Queen ERESHKIGAL 
  ISHTAR, Queen of Heavens, she set her mind 
  ISHTAR, Daughter of SIN, she set forth 
  To the Black Earth, the Land of CUTHA 
  She set forth 
  To the House of No Return she set her foot 
  Upon the Road whence None Return 
  She set her foot 
  To the Cave, forever unlit 
  Where bowls of clay are heaped upon the alter 
  Where bowls of dust are the food 
  Of residents clothed only in wings 
  To ABSU ISHTAR set forth. 
  
   
   
  Where sleeps the dread CUTHALU 
  ISHTAR set forth. 
   
  The Watcher 
  Stood fast. 
  The Watcher 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA 
  Stood fast. 
  And ISHTAR spoke unto him 
   
  NINNGHIZHIDDA! Serpent of the Deep! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA! Horned Serpent of the Deep! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA! Plumed Serpent of the Deep! 
  Open! 
  Open the Door that I may enter! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA, Spirit of the Deep, Watcher of the Gate, Remember! 
  In the Name of our Father before the Flight, ENKI, Lord and Master of Magicians 
  Open the Door that I may enter! 
  Open 
  Lest I attack the Door 
  Lest I break apart its bars 
  Lest I attack the Barrier 
  Lest I take its walls by force 
  Open the Door 
  Open Wide the Gate 
  Lest I cause the Dead to rise! 
  I will raise up the Dead! 
  I will cause the Dead to rise and devour the living! 
  Open the Door 
  Lest I cause the Dead to outnumber the Living! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA, Spirit of the Deep, Watcher of the Gate, Open! 
   
  NINNGHIZHIDDA 
  The Great Serpent 
  Coiled back on itself 
  And answered 
  ISHTAR 
  Lady 
  Queen among the Gods 
  I go before my Mistress 
  ERESHKIGAL 
  Before the Queen of Death 
  I will announce Thee. 
   
  And NINNGHIZHIDDA 
  Horned Serpent 
  
   
   
  Approached the Lady ERESHKIGAL 
  And said: 
  Behold, ISHTAR, Thy Sister 
  Queen among the Gods 
  Stands before the Gate! 
  Daughter of SIN, Mistress of ENKI 
  She waits. 
   
  And ERESHKIGAL was pale with fear. 
  The Dark Waters stirred. 
   
  Go, Watcher of the Gate. 
  Go, NINNGHIZHIDDA, Watcher of the Gate, 
  Open the Door to ISHTAR 
  And treat Her as it is written 
  In the Ancient Covenant. 
   
  And NINNGHIZHIDDA loosed the bolt from the hatch 
  And Darkness fell upon ISHTAR 
  The Dark Waters rose and carried the Goddess of Light 
  To the Realms of the Night. 
  And the Serpent spoke: 
  Enter 
  Queen of Heaven of the Great Above 
  That KUR may rejoice 
  That CUTHA may give praise 
  That KUTU may smile. 
  Enter 
  That KUTULU may be pleased at Thy presence 
   
  And ISHTAR entered. 
   
  And there are Seven gates and Seven Decrees. 
   
  At the First Gate 
   
  NINGHIZHIDDA removed the Crown 
  The Great Crown of Her head he took away 
  And ISHTAR asked 
  Why, Serpent, has thou removed my First Jewel? 
  And the Serpent answered 
  Thus is, the Covenant of Old, set down before Time, 
  The Rules of the Lady of KUTU. 
  Enter the First Gate. 
   
  And the Second Gate 
  
   
   
   
  NINNGHIZHIDDA removed the Wand 
  The Wand of Lapis Lazuli he took away 
  And ISHTAR asked 
  Why, NETI, has thou removed my Second Jewel? 
  And NETI answered 
  Thus it is, the Covenant of Old, set down before Time 
  The Decrees of the Lady of KUTU. 
  Enter the Second Gate. 
   
  At the Third Gate 
   
  NINNGHIZHIDDA removed the Jewels 
  The Jewels around her neck he took away 
  And ISHTAR asked 
  Why, Gatekeeper, has thou removed my Third Jewel? 
  And the Gatekeeper answered 
  Thus it is, the Covenant of Old, set down before Time, 
  The Decrees of the Lady of KUTU 
  Enter the Third Gate. 
   
  At the Fourth Gate 
   
  NINGHIZHIDDA removed the Jewels 
  The Jewels on her breast he took away 
  And ISHTAR asked 
  Why, Guardian of the Outer, has thou removed my Fourth Jewel? 
  And the Guardian answered 
  Thus it is, the Covenant of Old, set down before Time, 
  The Rules of the Lady of KUTU. 
  Enter the Fourth Gate. 
   
  At the Fifth Gate 
   
  NINNGHIZHIDDA removed the Jewels 
  The Belt of Jewels around her hips he took away 
  And ISHTAR asked 
  Why, Watcher of the Forbidden Entrance, hast thou removed my Fifth Jewel? 
  And the Watcher answered 
  Thus it is, the Covenant of Old, set down before Time, 
  The Rules of the Lady of KUTUK. 
  Enter the Fifth Gate. 
  At the Sixth Gate 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA removed the Jewels 
  The Jewels around her wrists 
  And the Jewels around her ankles he took away. 
  
   
   
  And ISHTAR asked 
  Why, NINNKIGAL, hast thou removed my Sixth Jewel? 
  And NINKIGAL answered 
  Thus it is, the ancient Covenant, set down before Time, 
  The Decrees of Lady of KUTU. 
  Enter the Sixth Gate. 
   
  At the Seventh Gate 
   
  NINNGHIZHIDDA removed the Jewels 
  The Jewelled Robes of ISHTAR he took away. 
  ISHTAR, without protection, without safety, 
  ISHTAR, without talisman or amulet, asked 
  Why, Messenger of the Ancient Ones, hast thou removed my Seventh Jewel? 
  And the Messenger of the Ancient Ones replied 
  Thus it is, the Covenant of Old, set down before Time, 
  The Rules of the Lady of KUTU. 
  Enter the Seventh Gate and behold the Nether World. 
   
   
   
  ISHTAR had descended to the Land of KUR 
  To the Depths of CUTHA she went down. 
  Having lost her Seven Talisman of the Upper Worlds 
  Having lost her Seven Powers of the Land of the Living 
  Without Food of Life or Water of Life 
  She appeared before ERESHKIGAL, Mistress of Death. 
  ERESHKIGAL screamed at Her presence. 
   
  ISHTAR raised up Her arm. 
  ERESHKIGAL summoned NAMMTAR 
  The Magician NAMMTAR 
  Saying these words she spoke to him 
  Go! Imprison her! 
  Bind her in Darkness! 
  Chain her in the Sea below the Seas! 
  Release against her the Seven ANNUNNAKI! 
  Release against her the Sixty Demons! 
  Against her eyes, the demons of the eyes! 
  Against her sides, the demons of the sides! 
  Against her heart, the demons of the heart! 
  Against her feet, the demons of the feet! 
  Against her head, the demons of the head! 
  Against her entire body, the demons the KUR! 
   
  And the demons tore at her, from every side. 
  
   
   
   
  And the ANNUNAKI, Dread Judges 
  Seven Lords of the Underworld 
  Drew Around Her 
  Faceless Gods of ABSU 
  They stared 
  Fixed her with the Eye of Death 
  Withe the Glance of Death 
  They killed her 
  And hung her like a corpse from a stake 
  The sixty demons tearing her limbs from her sides 
  Her eyes from her head 
  Her ears from her skull. 
   
  ERESHKIGAL rejoiced. 
  Blind AZAG-THOTH rejoiced 
  IAK SAKKAK rejoiced 
  ISHNIGGARRAB rejoiced 
  KUTULU rejoiced 
  The MASKIM gave praise to the Queen of Death 
  The GIGIM gave praise to ERESHKIGAL, Queen of Death. 
   
  And the Elder Ones were rent with fear. 
   
  Our Father ENKI 
  Lord of Magick 
  Receiving word by NINSHUBUR 
  ISHTAR's servant NINSHUBUR 
  He hears of ISHTAR's Sleep 
  In the House of Death 
  He hears how GANZIR has been 
  Opened 
  How the Face of Abyss 
  Opened wide its mouth 
  And swallowed the Queen of Heaven 
  Queen of the Rising of the Sun. 
  And ENKI summoned forth clay 
  And ENKI summoned forth wind 
  And from the clay and from the wind 
  ANKI fashioned two Elementals 
  He fashioned the KURGARRU, spirit of the Earth, 
  He fashioned the KALATURRU, spirit of the Seas, 
  To the KURGARRU he gave the Food of Life 
  To the KALATURRU he gave the Water of Life 
  And to these images he spoke aloud 
  Arise, KALATURRU, Spirit of the Seas 
  
   
   
  Arise, and set thy feet to that Gate GANZIR 
  To the Gate of the Underworld 
  The Land of No Return 
  Set thine eyes 
  The Seven Gates shall open for thee 
  No spell shall keep thee out 
  For my Number is upon you. 
  Take the bag of the Food of Life 
  Take the bag of the Water of Life 
  And ERESHKIGAL shall not raise her arm against you 
  ERESHKIGAL SHALL HAVE NO POWER OVER YOU. 
   
  Find the corpse of INANNA 
  Find the corpse of ISHTAR our Queen 
  And sprinkle the Food of Life, Sixty Times 
  And sprinkle the Water of Life, Sixty Times 
  Sixty Times the Food of Life and the Water of Life 
  Sprinkle upon her body 
  And truly 
  ISHTAR will rise. 
   
  With giant wings 
  And scales like serpents 
  The two elementals flew to that Gate 
  Invisible 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA saw them not 
  Invisible 
  They passes the Seven Watchers 
  With haste they entered the Palace of Death 
  And they beheld several terrible sights. 
   
  The demons of all the Abyss lay there 
  Dead but Dreaming, they clung to the walls 
  Of the House of Death 
  Faceless and terrible 
  The ANNUNAKI stared out 
  Blind and Mad AZAG-THOTH reared up 
  The Eye on the Throne opened 
  The Dark Waters stirred 
  The Gates of Lapis Lazuli glistened 
  In the darkness 
  Unseen Monsters 
  Spawned at the Dawn of Ages 
  Spawned in the Battle of MARDUK and TIAMAT 
  Spawned in HUBUR 
  With the Sign of HUBUR 
  
   
   
  Lead by KINGU . . . 
   
  With haste they fled 
  Through the Palace of Death 
  Stopping only at the corpse of ISHTAR 
   
  The Beautiful Queen 
  Mistress of the Gods 
  Lady of all the Harlots of UR 
  Bright Shining One of the Heavens 
  Beloved of ENKI 
  Lay hung and bleeding 
  From a thousand fatal wounds. 
   
  ERESHKIGAL 
  Sensing their presence 
  Cried out. 
   
  KUGAARU 
  Armed with Fire 
  Looked upon the Queen of Corpses 
  with the Ray of Fire 
   
  KALATURRU 
  Armed with Flame 
  Looked upon the Queen of the Graves 
  With the Rays of Flame. 
   
  And ERESHKIGAL 
  Mighty in CUTHA 
  Turned her face 
   
  Upon the corpse of INANNA 
  Sixty times they sprinkled 
  The Water of Life of ENKI 
  Upon the corpse of ISHTAR 
  Sixty times they sprinkled 
  The Food of Life of ENKI 
   
  Upon the corpse 
  Hung from a stake 
  They directed the Spirit of Life 
  INANNA AROSE. 
   
  The Dark Waters trembled and roiled. 
   
  
   
   
  AZAG-THOTH screamed upon his throne 
  CUTHALU lurched forth from his sleep 
  ISHNIGARRAB fled the Palace of Death 
  IAK SAKKAK trembled in fear and hate 
  The ANNUNNAKI fled their thrones 
  The Eye upon the Throne took flight 
  ERESHKIGAL roared and summoned NAMMTAR 
  The Magician NAMMRAR she called 
  But not for pursuit 
  But for protection. 
   
  INANNA ascended from the Underworld. 
   
  With the winged elementals she fled the Gates 
  Of GANZIR and NETI she fled 
  And verily 
  The Dead fled ahead of her. 
   
  When through the First Gate they fled 
  ISHTAR took back her jewelled robes. 
   
  When through the Second Gate they fled 
  ISHTAR took back her jewelled bracelets. 
   
  When through the Third Gate they fled 
  ISHTAR took back her jewelled belt. 
   
  When through the Fourth Gate they fled 
  ISHTAR took back her jewelled necklace. 
   
  When through the Fifth Gate they fled 
  ISHTAR took back her Belt of Jewels. 
   
  When through the Sixth Gate they fled 
  ISHTAR took back her Wand of Lapis 
   
  When through the Seventh Gate they fled 
  ISHTAR took back her jewelled crown. 
   
  And the Demons rose 
  And the Spirits of the Dead 
  And went with her out of the Gates 
  Looking neither right nor left 
  Walking in front and behind 
  They went with ISHTAR from the Gate of GANZIR 
  Out of the Netherworld they accompanied her 
  
   
   
  And ERESHKIGAL 
  Scorned Queen of the Abyss Wherein All Are Drowned Pronounced a Curse 
  Solemn and Powerful 
  Against the Queen of the Rising of the Sun 
  And NAMMTAR gave it form. 
   
  When the Lover of ISHTAR 
  Beloved of the Queen of Heaven 
  Goes down before me 
  Goes through the Gate of GANZIR 
  To the House of Death 
  When with him the wailing people come 
  The weeping woman and the wailing man 
  When DUMUZI is slain and buried 
  MAY THE DEAD RISE AND SMELL THE INCENSE! 
   
   
   
  V 
   
  Stoop not down, therefore, 
  Unto the Darkly Shining World 
  Where the ABSU lies in Dark Waters 
  And CUTHALU sleeps and dreams 
   
  Stoop not down, therefore, 
  For an Abyss lies beneath the World 
  Reached by a descending Ladder 
  That hath Seven Steps 
  Reached by a descending Pathway 
  That hath Seven Gates 
  And therein is established 
  The Throne 
  Of an Evil and Fatal Force. 
  For from the Cavities of the World 
  Leaps forth the Evil Demon 
  The Evil God 
  The Evil Genius 
  The Evil Ensnarer 
  The Evil Phantom 
  The Evil Devil 
  The Evil Larvae 
  
   
   
  Showing no true Signs 
  Unto mortal Man. 
  AND THE DEAD WILL RISE AND SMELL THE INCENSE!  
    
    
    
  THE URILIA TEXT 
   
  THE following is the Text of URILIA, the Book of the Worm. It contains the formulae 
  by which the wreakers of havoc perform their Rites. These are the prayers of the 
  ensnarers, the liers-in-wait, the blind fiends of Chaos, the most ancient evil. 
   
  These incantations are said by the hidden priests and creatures of these powers, defeated 
  by the Elders and the Seven Powers, led by MARDUK, supported by ENKI and the 
  whole Host of IGIGI; defeaters of the Old Serpent, the Ancient Worm, TIAMAT, the 
  ABYSS, also called KUTULU the Corpse-ENKI, yet who lies not dead, but dreaming; he 
  whom secret priests, initiated into the Black Rites, whose names are writ forever in the 
  Book of Chaos, can summon if they but know how. 
   
  These words are not to be shown to any man, or the Curse of ENKI are upon thee! 
   
  Such are the Words: 
   
  IA 
  IA 
  IA 
  IO 
  IO 
  IO 
  I AM the God of Gods 
  I AM the Lord of Darkness, and Master of Magicians 
  I AM the Power and the Knowledge 
  I AM before all things. 
   
  I AM before ANU and the IGIGI 
  I AM before ANU and the ANNUNNAKI 
  I AM before the Seven SHURUPPAKI 
  I AM before all things. 
   
  I AM before ENKI and SHAMMASH 
  I AM before all things. 
  
   
   
   
  I AM before INANNA and ISHTAR 
  I AM before NANNA and UDDU 
  I AM before ENDUKUGGA and NINDUKUGGA 
  I AM before ERESHKIGAL 
  I AM before all things. 
  Before ME was made Nothing that was made. 
   
  I AM BEFORE all gods. 
  I AM before all days. 
  I AM before all men and legends of men. 
  I AM the ANCIENT ONE. 
   
  NO MAN may seek my resting place. 
  I receive the Sun at night and the Moon by day. 
  I AM the reciever of the sacrifice of the Wanderers. 
  The Mountains of the West cover me. 
  The Mountains of Magick cover me. 
   
  I AM THE ANCIENT OF DAYS. 
   
  I AM before ABSU. 
  I AM before NAR MARRATU. 
  I AM before ANU. 
  I AM before KIA. 
   
  I AM before all things. 
   
  IA! IA! IA! IA SAKKAKTH! IAK SAKKAKH! IA SHA XUL! 
  IA! IA! IA! UTUKKU XUL! 
  IA! IA ZIXUL! IA ZIXUL! 
  IA KINGU! IA AZBUL! IA AZABUA! IA XAZTUR! IA HUBBUR! 
  IA! IA! IA! 
  BAXABAXAXAXAXABAXAXAXAXA! 
  KAKHTAKHTAMON IAS! 
   
   
   
  II. THE ABOMINATIONS 
  The terrible offspring of the Ancient Ones may be summoned by the priest. These 
  offspring may be called and adjured to perform what tasks the priest may deem necessary 
  in his temple. They were begotten before all ages and dwelt in the blood of KINGU, and 
  MARDUK could not altogether shut them out. And they dwell in our country, and 
  alongside our generations, though they may not be seen. And this was taught by the 
  priests of Babylon, who charged that these formulae may never be revealed to anyone 
  
   
   
  who is not initiated into our ways, for to do so would be the most frightful error. 
   
  Though they dwell beyond the Gate, they may be summoned when MARDUK is not 
  watchful, and sleeps, on those days when he has no power, when the Great Bear hangs 
  from its tail, and on the four quarters of the year computed therefrom, and on the spaces 
  between these Angles. On these days, the Mother TIAMAT is restless, the corpse 
  KUTULU shakes beneath the Earth, and our Master ENKI is sore afraid. 
   
  Prepare, then the bowl of TIAMAT, the DUR of INDUR, the Lost Bowl, the Shattered 
  Bowl of the Sages, summoning thereby the FIRIK of GID, and the Lady SHAKUGUKU, 
  the Queen of the Cauldron. Recite the Conjuration IA ADU EN I over it, and build the 
  Fire therein, calling GBL when thou dost, after his manner and form. 
   
  When the Fire is built and conjured, then mayest thou raise thine Dagger, summoning the 
  assistance of NINKHARSAG, Queen of the Demons, and NINKASZI, the Horned 
  Queen, and NINNGHIZHIDDA, the Queen of the Magick Wand, after their manner and 
  form. And when thou hast accomplished this, and made the proper sacrifice, thou mayest 
  begin calling whichsoever of the offspring thou mayest, after opening the Gate. 
   
  DO NOT OPEN THE GATE, SAVE FOR AN ESPECIAL TIME THAT THOU STATE 
  AT THE TIME OF OPENING, AND IT MAY NOT STAY OPEN FOR A MOMENT 
  AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THE HOUR OF TIAMAT, ELSE ALL THE ABYSS 
  BREAK FORTH UPON THE EARTH, AND THE DEAD RISE TO EAT THE LIVING, 
  FOR IT IS WRIT: I WILL CAUSE THE DEAD TO RISE AND DEVOUR THE 
  LIVING, I WILL GIVE TO THE DEAD POWER OVER THE LIVING, THAT THEY 
  MAY OUTNUMBER THE LIVING. 
   
  After thou hast performed the necessary, called the Spirit, appointed his task, set the time 
  of the closing of the Gate and the return of the Spirit therein, thou must not leave the 
  place of Calling, but remain there until the return of the Spirit and the closing of the Gate. 
   
  The Lord of Abominations is HUMWAWA of the South Winds, whose face is a mass of 
  the entrails of the animals and men. His breath is the stench of dung, and has been. 
  HUMWAWA is the Dark Angel of all that is excreted, and of all that sours. And as all 
  things come to the time when they will decay, so also HUMWAWA is the Lord of the 
  Future of all that goes upon the earth, and any man's future years may be seen by gazing 
  into the very face of this Angel, taking care not to breathe the horrid perfume that is the 
  odour of death.. 
   
  And this is the Signature of HUMWAWA. 
   
  
   
   
   
   
  And is HUMWAWA appears to the priest, will not the dread PAZUZU also be there? 
  Lord of all fevers and plagues, grinning Dark Angel of the Four Wings, horned, with 
  rotting genitalia, from which he howl in pain through sharpened teeth over the lands of 
  the cities sacred to the APHKHALLU even in the height of the Sun as in the height of the 
  Moon; even with whirling sand and wind, as with empty stillness, and it is the able 
  magician indeed who can remove PAZUZU once he has laid hold of a man, for PAZUZU 
  lays hold unto death. 
   
  Know that HUMWAWA and PAZUZU are brothers. HUMAWAW is the eldest, who 
  rides upon a silent, whispering wind and claims the flocks for his own, by which sign you 
  shall know that PAZUZU will come. 
   
  And this is the Sigil of PAZUZU by which he is constrained to come: 
   
   
   
  
   
   
  Of all the Gods and Spirits of Abomination, there can be no use or gain to call upon 
  AZAG-THOTH, as he is Surely Mad. Rendered sightless in the Battle, he is Lord of 
  CHAOS, and the priest can find little use for him. He is also too powerful to control once 
  called, and gives violent struggle before sent back to the Gate, for which only a strong 
  and able magician may dare raise him. Thus, for that reason, his seal is not given. 
   
  Of all the Gods and Spirits of Abomination, KUTULU only cannot be summoned, for he 
  is the Sleeping Lord. The magician can not hope to have any power over him, but he may 
  be worshipped and for him the proper sacrifices may be made, so that he will spare thee 
  when he rises to the earth. And the times for the sacrifice are the same times as the 
  Sleeping of MARDUK, for this is when Great KUTULU moves. And he is the very Fire 
  of the Earth, and Power of All Magick. When he joins with the Abominations of the Sky, 
  TIAMAT will once more rule the earth! 
   
  And this is his Seal: 
   
   
   
  And there are Four Spirits of the Spaces, and they come upon the Wind, and they are 
  Things of the Wind, and of Fire. And the First comes from the North, and is called 
  USTUR, and has a Human Shape. And He is the Most Ancient of the Four, and a Great 
  Lord of the World. And the Second comes from the East, and is called SED and has the 
  Shape of a Bull, but with a human face, and is very mighty. And the Third comes from 
  the south, and is called LAMAS, and is of the Shape of a Lion, but with a human head, 
  and governs those things of the Flame and the Burning Wind. And the Fourth comes from 
  the West, and is called NATTIG, and is of the Shape of an Eagle, but with a human body, 
  having only the face and wings of an Eagle, with an Eagle's claws. And this Eagle comes 
  from the Sea and is a Great Mystery. 
   
  And from Nuzku upon Uru they come, and do not wait, and are always present,, and they 
  receive the Wanderers in their Seasons. And the Season of SED is that of the Great Night, 
  when the Bear is slain, and this is in the Month of AIRU. And the Season of LAMAS is 
  the Month of ABU, and that of NATTIG in ARAHSHAMMA and lastly that of USTUR 
  in SHABATU. Thus are the Four Spirits of the Four Spaces, and their Seasons; and they 
  dwell between the Sun's Spaces, and are not of them, but of the Stars, and, as it is said, of 
  the very IGIGI themselves although this is not altogether known. 
   
  
   
   
  And to summon these and other Demons, the herb AGLAOPHOTIS must be burnt in a 
  new bowl that must be the Evil Times, and at Night. 
   
  And the AKHKHARU may be summoned, which sucketh the blood from a Man, as it 
  desires to become a fashioning of Man, the Blood of KINGU, but the AKHKHARU will 
  never become Man. 
   
  And the AKHKHARU may be summoned, if its Sign be known, and it is thus: 
   
   
   
  And the LALASSU may be called, which haunteth the places of Man, seeking also to 
  become like Man, but these are not to be spoken to, lest the Priest become afflicted with 
  madness, and become unto a living LALASSU which must needs be slain and the Spirit 
  thereof exorcised, for it is Evil and causeth only terror, and no good can come of it. It is 
  like the LALARTU, and of the same Family as that, save the LALARTU was once living 
  and is caught between the Worlds, seeking Entrance into one or the other. And it must not 
  be permitted Entrance into This, for it is of a sickened constitution and will slay mothers 
  at birth, like unto LAMASHTA, the Queen of Sickness and Misery. 
   
  And the Signs by which these Things may be summoned are these, if the Priest have need 
  of them, but know that it is not lawful: 
   
  And this is the Seal of the LALASSU 
   
   
   
   
  And this is the Seal of the LALARTU: 
   
  
   
   
   
   
  And know that the MINU of ENKI is powerful against these, but against all Operations 
  of Demonic character, and some of these may be rendered fruitless thereby. Therefore it 
  must always be hid. 
   
  Know that GELAL and LILIT are quick to come at Calling, and invadeth the beds of 
  Man, robbing the Water of Life and the Food of Life in which to quicken the Dead, but 
  their labours are fruitless for they do not have the formulae. But the Priest has the 
  formulae, and the Food of Life and the Water of Life may be brought to call many, for 
  after the passage of one-tenth of a Moon the Elements are dead. 
   
  And GELAL invades the bed of a Woman, and LILIT that of a Man, and sometimes evil 
  beings are born of these hauntings, and as such must be slain, for the children of GELAL 
  are workers natural of the ANCIENT ONE, having His Spirit; and the children of LILIT 
  are likewise, but are born in secret places which may not be perceived by Man, and it is 
  not until the time of their maturity that such as these are given to walking in the places of 
  Men. 
   
  And GELAL rideth upon the Wind, but oftentimes LILIT cometh of the Water. Which is 
  why running Water must be used in the Rites, because of the cleanliness thereof. 
   
  And the Sign of GELAL is thus: 
   
   
   
   
  And the Sign of LILIT is thus: 
   
  
   
   
   
   
  And XASTUR is a foul demoness who slays Men in their Sleep, and devours that which 
  she will. And of her no more may be said, for it is unlawful; but know that the 
  worshippers of TIAMAT know her well, and that she is beloved of the Ancient Ones. 
   
  This is her Sign, by which you may know her: 
   
   
   
  And know further that the legions of these Evil Ones are uncountable and stretcheth forth 
  on all sides and into all places, though they cannot be seen, except at certain times and to 
  certain persons. And these times are as said before, and the persons unknown, for who 
  can know XASTUR? 
   
  But the Dead may be always summoned, and many times are willing to rise; but some are 
  stubborn and desire to remain Where they are, and do not rise, save for the efforts of the 
  Priest, who has power, as ISHTAR, both in this Place and in the Other. And the Dead 
  must be called in the Four Directions, and in the Four Spaces for, not knowing where It 
  is, the Priest must needs take especial care that he call everywhere, for the Spirit may be 
  in flight. 
   
  And a Dead God may be also summoned, and the formulae is that which follows. It must 
  be spoken clearly aloud, and not a word changed, else the Spirit of the God may devour 
  thee, as there is no Food and no Drink where they are. 
   
  And it must be called in a secret place, without windows, or with windows only in one 
  place, and that should be in the Northern Wall of the place, and the only light shall be of 
  one lamp, set on the altar, and the lamp need not be new, nor the altar, for it is a Rite of 
  
   
   
  Age and of the Ancient Ones, and they care not for newness. 
   
  And the altar should be of a large rock set in the earth, and a sacrifice acceptable unto the 
  nature of the God should be made. And at the time of the Calling, the waters of ABSU 
  will roil, and KUTULU will stir, but unless it be His time, he will not Rise. 
   
  And this is the Conjuration of the Dead God: 
   
   
  May NAMMTAR open my eyes that I may see . . . . . . . . . 
  May NAMMTAR open my ears that I may hear . . . . . . . . . 
  May NAMMTAR open my nose that I may sense His approach. 
  May NAMMTAR open my mouth that my voice will be heard to the far reaches of the 
  Earth. 
  May NAMMTAR strengthen my right hand that I shall be strong, to keep the Dead . . . . . 
  . . . . under my power, under my very power. 
  I conjure Thee, O Ancestor of the Gods! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of Darkness, by the Works of Darkness! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of Hatred, by the Words of Hatred! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of the Wastes, by the Rites of the Waste! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of Pain, by the Words of Pain! 
  I summon and call Thee forth, from Thy Abode in Darkness! 
  I evoke Thee from Thy resting-place in the bowels of the Earth! 
  I summon Thine eyes to behold the Brightness of my Wand, which is full of the Fire of 
  Life! 
   
  I conjure Thee, O Ancestor of the Gods! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of Darkness, by the Works of Darkness! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of Hatred, by the Works of Hatred! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of the Wastes, by the Rites of the Waste! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of Pain, by the Words of Pain! 
  By the Four Square Pillars of Earth that support the Sky, 
  May they stand fast against Them that desire to harm me! 
  I evoke Thee from Thy resting-place in the bowels of the Earth! 
  I summon Thee and Thine ears to hear the Word that is never spoken, except by Thy 
  Father, the Eldest of All Who Know Age 
  The Word that Binds and Commands is my Word! 
   
  IA! IA! IA! NNGI BANNA BARRA IA! 
  IARRUGISHGARRAGNARAB! 
   
  I conjure Thee, O Ancestor of the Gods! 
   
  I summon Thee, Creature of Darkness, by the Works of Darkness! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of Hatred, by the Works of Hatred! 
  I summon Thee, Creature of the Wastes, by the Rites of the Waste! 
  
   
   
  I summon Thee, Creature of Pain, by the Words of Pain! 
   
  I summon Thee, and call Thee forth, from Thy Abode in Darkness! 
  I evoke Thee from Thy resting-place in the Bowels of the Earth! 
   
  MAY THE DEAD RISE! 
   
  MAY THE DEAD RISE AND SMELL THE INCENSE! 
   
   
  And this shall be recited only once, and if the God do not appear, do not persist, but 
  finish the Rite quietly, for it means that It hath been summoned elsewhere, or is engaged 
  in some Work which it is better not to disturb. 
   
  And when thou hast set out bread for the dead to eat, remember to pour honey thereupon, 
  for it is pleasing to the Goddess Whom No One Worshippeth, Who wanders by night 
  through the streets amid the howling of the dogs and the wailing of the infants, for in Her 
  time a great Temple was built unto Her and sacrifices of infants made that She might save 
  the City from the Enemies who dwelt without. And the Number of infants thus slain is 
  countless and unknowable. And She did save that City, but it was taken soon thereafter 
  when the people no more offered up their children. And when the people made to offer 
  again, at the time of the attack, the Goddess turned her back and fled from her temple, 
  and it is no more. And the Name of the Goddess is no more known. And She maketh the 
  infants restless, and to cry, so the reason for the pouring of honey over the sacred bread, 
  for it is written: 
   
  Bread of the Cult of the Dead in its Place I eat 
  In the Court prepared 
  Water of the Cult of the Dead in its Place I drink 
  A Queen am I, Who has become estranged to the Cities 
  She that comes from the Lowlands in a sunken boat 
  Am I. 
   
  I AM THE VIRGIN GODDESS 
  HOSTILE TO MY CITY 
  A STRANGER IN MY STREETS. 
  MUSIGAMENNA URUMA BUR ME YENSULAMU 
  GIRME EN! 
  Oh, Spirit, who understand thee? Who comprehend Thee? 
   
   
  Now, there are Two Incantation to the Ancient Ones set down here, which are well 
  known to the Sorcerers of the Night, they who make images and burn them by the Moon 
  and by other Things. And they burn them by the Moon and by other Things. And they 
  
   
   
  burn unlawful grasses and herbs, and raise tremendous Evils, and their Words are never 
  written down, it is said. But there are. And they are Prayers of Emptiness and Darkness, 
  which rob the Spirit.  
  Hymn To the Ancient Ones 
   
  They are lying down, the Great Old Ones. 
  The bolts are fallen and the fastenings are placed. 
  The crowds are quiet and the people are quiet. 
  The Elder Gods of the Land 
  The Elder Goddesses of the Land 
  SHAMMASH 
  SIN 
  ADAD 
  ISHTAR 
  Have gone to sleep in heaven. 
  They are not pronouncing judgements. 
  They are no deciding decisions. 
  Veiled is the Night. 
  The Temple and the Most Holy Places are quiet and dark. 
  The Judge of Truth 
  The Father of the Fatherless 
  SHAMMASH 
  Has gone to his chamber. 
  O Ancient Ones! 
  Gods of the Night! 
  AZABUA! 
  IAK SAKKAK! 
  KUTULU! 
  NINNGHIZHIDDA! 
  O Bright One, GIBIL! 
  O Warrior, IRRA! 
  Seven Stars of Seven Powers! 
  Ever-Shining Star of the North! 
  SIRIUS! 
  DRACONIS! 
  CAPRICORNUS! 
  Stand by and accept 
  This sacrifice I offer 
  May it be acceptable 
  To the Most Ancient Gods! 
   
  IA MASHMASHTI! KAKAMMU SELAH! 
   
   
   
  Invocation of the Powers 
  
   
   
   
  Spirit of the Earth, Remember! 
  Spirit of the Seas, Remember! 
  In the Names of the Most Secret Spirits of NAR MARRATUK 
  The Sea below the seas 
  And of KUTULU 
  The Serpent who sleepeth Dead 
  From beyond the graves of the Kings 
  From beyond the tomb wherein INANNA 
  Daughter of the Gods 
  Gained Entrance to the Unholy Slumbers 
  Of the she-fiend of KUTHULETH 
   
  In SHURRUPAK, I summon thee to mine aid! 
  In UR, I summon thee to mine aid! 
  In NIPPURR, I summon thee to mine aid! 
  In ERIDU, I summon thee to mine aid! 
  In KULLAH, I summon thee to mine aid! 
  In LAAGASH, I summon thee to mine aid! 
  Rise up, O powers from the Sea below all seas 
  From the grave beyond all graves 
  From the Land of TIL 
  To SHIN 
  NEBO 
  ISHTAR 
  SHAMMASH 
  NERGAL 
  MARDUK 
  ADAR 
   
  House of the Water of Life 
  Pale ENNKIDU 
  Hear me! 
   
  Spirit of the Seas, Remember! 
   
  Spirit of the Graves, Remember! 
   
   
  And with these incantations, and with others, the sorcerers and the she-sorcerers call 
  many things that harm of the life of man. And they fashion images out of wax, and out of 
  flour and honey, and of all the metals, and burn them or otherwise destroy them, and 
  chant the civilisations. And they cause plagues, for they summon PAZUZU. And they 
  cause madness, for they call AZAGTHOTH. And these Spirits come upon the Wind, and 
  some upon the Earth, crawling. And no oil, no powder, suffices to save a man from this 
  
   
   
  inquity, save that exorcisms handed down and recited by the able Priest. And they work 
  by the Moon, and not by the Sun, and by older planets than the Chaldaens were aware. 
  And in cords, they tie knows, and each is a spell. And if these knots be found, they may 
  be untied, and the cords burnt, and the spell shall be broken, as it is written: 
   
  AND THEIR SORCERIES SHALL BE AS MOLTEN WAX, AND NO 
  MORE. 
   
   
  And a man may cry out, what have I don't, and my generation that such evil shall befall 
  me? And it mean nothing, save that a man, being born, is of sadness, for he is of the 
  Blood of the Ancient Ones, but has the Spirit of the Elder Gods breathed into him. And 
  his body goes to the Ancient Ones, but his mind is turned towards the Elder Gods, and 
  this is the War which shall be always fought, unto the last generation of man; for the 
  World is unnatural. When the Great KUTULU rises up and greets the Stars, then the War 
  will be over, and the World be One. 
   
  Such is the Covenant of the Abominations and the End of this Text.  
    
    
    
  THE TESTIMONY OF THE MAD ARAB 
  (The Second Part)  
   
  UR! NIPPUR! 
  ERIDU! KULLAH! 
  KESH! LAGASH! 
  SHURUPPAL SELAH! 
   
  Day of Living, Rising Sun 
  Day of Plenty, gracious Sun 
  Day of Perfect, Grand Delight 
  Day of Fortune, Brilliant Night 
  O Shining Day! 
  O Laughing Day! 
  O Day of Life, and Love and Luck! 
  Seven Oldest, Wisest Ones! 
  Seven Sacred, Learned Ones! 
  
   
   
  Be my Guardians, polished Swords 
  Be my Watchful, patient Lords 
  Protect me from the Rabishu 
  O Shining, Splendorous APHKALLHU! 
   
  What God have I offended? What Goddess? What sacrifice have I failed to make? What 
  Unknown Evil have I committed, that my going out should be thus accompanied by the 
  fearful howlings of a hundred wolves? 
  May the heart of my God return to its place! 
  May the heart of my Goddess return to its place! 
  May the God I do not know be quieted toward me! 
  May the Goddess I do now know he quieted toward me! 
  May the heart of the Unknown God return to its place for me! 
  May the heart of the Unknown Goddess return to its place for me! 
   
   
  I have traveled on the Spheres, and the Spheres do not protect me. I have descended into 
  the Abyss, and the Abyss does not protect me. I have walked to the tops of mountains, 
  and the mountains do not protect me. I have walked the Seas, and the Seas do not protect 
  me. 
   
  The Lords of the Wind rush about me and are angered. The Lords of the Earth crawl 
  about my feet and are angered. The Spirits have forgotten me. 
   
  My time is shortened, and I must complete as much as I can before I am taken away by 
  the Voice that ever calls. The Moon's days are numbered upon the earth, and the Sun's 
  and I know not the meaning of these omens, but that they are. And the oracles are dried 
  up, and the stars spin in their places. And the heavens look to be uncontrolled, with no 
  order, and the spheres are crooked and wandering. 
   
  And the Sign of Zdaq is floating above my writing table, but I cannot read the runes any 
  longer, for that Sight is failing me. Is it always in this fashion? And the Sign is failing 
  me. Is it always in this fashion? And the Sign of Xastur rises up behind me, and of that I 
  know the meaning, but may not write, for I received the message Elsewhere. 
   
  I can hardly speak to recognise my own voice. 
   
  The Abyss yawns wide before me! A gate has been broken! 
  Know that the Seven Spheres must be entered in their times and in their seasons, one at a 
  time, and never the one before the other. Know that the Four beasts of the Spaces claim 
  the blood of the initiate, each in their own time and season. Know that TIAMAT seeks 
  ever to rise to the stars, and when the Upper is united to the Lower, then a new Age will 
  come of Earth, and the Serpent shall be made whole, and the Waters will be as One, when 
  on high the heavens had not been named. 
  
   
   
   
  Remember to protect the livestock of the village and thy family. The Elder Sign and the 
  Sign of the Race. But the Watcher, too, if They be slow. And no sacrifices are to be made 
  in that time, for the blood will be split for them that have come in, and will call them. 
   
  Remember to keep to the low ground, and not the high, for the Ancient Ones swing easily 
  to the tops of the temples and the mountains, whereby they may survey what they had 
  lost the last time. And sacrifices made on the tops of those temples are lost to Them. 
   
  Remember thy life is in running water, and not in still water, for the latter is the breeding 
  place of the LILITU, and her creatures are the offspring of Them, and do worship at 
  Their shrines, the places of which are unknown to thee. But where thou seest a standing 
  stone, there they will be, for such is their altar. 
   
  Remember to carve the signs exactly as I have told thee, changing not one mark lest the 
  amulet prove a curse against thee that wear it. Know that salt absorbs the evil effluvia of 
  the larvae, and is useful to cleanse the tools with. Do not speak first to the demon, but let 
  him speak first to thee. And is he speak, charge him to speak clearly, in a soft and 
  pleasing voice, and in thy tongue, for it will otherwise surely confuse thee and deafen 
  thee with its roar. And charge it to keep its stench that it may not make thee faint. 
   
  Remember not to make the sacrifice either too large or too small, for if it is too small, the 
  demon will not come or, if coming, will be angered with thee so that it will not speak, 
  even when charged, for that is the Covenant. And if it be too large, it will grow too large 
  and too fast and will become difficult to control. And one such demon was raised by that 
  Priest of Jerusalem, ABDUL BEN-MARTU, and was fed extensively on the sheep of the 
  flocks of Palestine, whereupon it grew to frightening proportion and eventually devoured 
  him. But that was madness, for Ben-Martu worshipped the Old Ones, which is unlawful, 
  as it is written. 
   
  Remember that the Essences of the Ancient Ones are in all things, but that the Essences 
  of the Elder Gods are in all things that live, and this will prove of value to thee when the 
  time comes. 
   
  Remember the ARRA, especially when dealing with Them of Fire, for They respect it, 
  and no other. 
   
  Remember to keep the Moon pure. 
   
  Beware of the Cults of Death, and these are the Cult of the Dog, the Cult of the Dragon, 
  and the Cult of the Goat; for they are worshippers of the Ancient Ones, and forever try to 
  let Them in, for they have a formulae of which it is unlawful to speak. And these cults are 
  not strong, save at their seasons, when the heavens open up to them and unto their race. 
  And there shall forever be War between us and the Race of Draconis, for the Race of 
  Draconis was ever powerful in ancient times, when the first temples were built in 
  MAGAN, and they drew down much strength from the stars, but now they are as 
  
   
   
  Wanderers of the Wastelands, and dwell in caves and in deserts, and in all lonely places 
  where they have set up stones. And these I have seen, in my journeys through those areas 
  where the ancient cults once flourished, and where now there is only sadness and 
  desolation. 
   
  And I have seen them in their Rites, and the awful Things they call forth from the Lands 
  beyond Time. I have seen the Signs carved upon their stones, their altars. I have seen the 
  Sign of PAZUZU, and ZALED, and those of XASTUR and AZAG-THOTH, and 
  similarly those of ISHNIGARRAB and the awful Offspring of the Goat, and the terrible 
  musicks of their Race. 
   
  I have seen the Blood split upon the Stone. I have seen that Stone struck with a Sword, 
  and have seen the Stone raise up and the Serpent crawl forth. And this power is surely 
  damned; but where does MARDUK tarry? And what of SHAMMASH? The Sleeping 
  Gods truly Sleep. 
   
  And what crime have I committed? What Unknown God have I transgressed? What 
  forbidden thing have I eaten? What forbidden thing have I drunk? My suffering! It is 
  Seven! It is Seven times Seven! O Gods! Do not cast thy servant down! 
   
  Remember the Scorpion Man who dwells in the Mountains. He was of old created by 
  TIAMAT to fight the Elder Gods, but was permitted to stay below the Mountains by 
  Them. But He has deceived us once, and may do so again. But call upon him if there be 
  something concerning the Outside that you would know, that I have not told thee. And 
  his sign is simple, and it is thus: 
   
    
   
   
   
  And merely, face the place where he is, and he will come and speak, but do not do this at 
  Dawn, for then the Sun rises and the Scorpion has no power, not from the Dawn till the 
  Dusk, during which time he is forced back beneath the Earth, for that is the letter of the 
  Covenant concerning him, for it is written: He shall not raise his head above the Sun. 
   
  And again: His is the dark times. 
   
  And again: He knows of the Gate, but not the Gate 
  
   
   
   
  And the Scorpion Man has another of his Race, female, that dwells with him there, but of 
  her it is not lawful to speak, and she must be banished with the exorcisms should she 
  appear to thee, for her touch is Death. 
   
  And of the Cult of the Dragon, what more can I say to thee? They worship when that Star 
  is highest in the heavens, and is of the Sphere of the IGIGI, as are the Stars of the Dog 
  and the Goat. And their worshippers have always been with us, though they are not of our 
  same Race, but of the Race of their Stars, of the Ancient Ones. And they keep not to our 
  laws, but murder quickly, and without thought. And their blood covers them. 
   
  They have summoned the Spirits of War and Plague openly upon our Race, and have 
  caused great numbers of our people and our animals die, after a most unnatural fashion. 
  And they are unfeeling towards pain, and fear not the Sword or the Flame, for they are 
  the authors of all Pain! They are the very creatures of Darkness and Sorrow, yet they 
  Sorrow not! Remember the smell! They can be told by their smell! And their many 
  unnatural sciences and arts, which cause wonderous things to happen, but which are 
  unlawful to our people. 
   
  And who is their Master? Of this I do not know, but I have heard them calling ENKI 
  which is surely a blasphemy, for ENKI is of our Race as it is writ in the Text of 
  MAGAN. But, perhaps, they called Another, whose Name I do not know. But surely it 
  was not ENKI. 
   
  And I have heard them calling all the Names of the Ancient Ones, proudly, at their Rites. 
  And I have seen the blood split upon the ground and the mad dancing and the terrible 
  cries as they yelled upon their Gods to appear and aid them in their mysteries. 
   
  And I have seen them turn the very Moon's rays into liquid, the which they poured upon 
  their stones for a purpose I could not divine. 
   
  And I have seen them turn into many strange kinds of beast as they gathered in their 
  appointed places, the Temples of Offal, whereupon horns grew from heads that had not 
  horns, and teeth from mouths that had not such teeth, and hands become as the talons of 
  eagles or the claws of dogs that roam the desert areas, mad and howling, like unto those 
  who even now call my name outside this room! 
   
  I cry laments, but no one hears me! I am overwhelmed with horror! I cannot see! Gods, 
  do not cast thy servant down! 
   
  Remember the Sword of the Watcher. Do not touch It until you want It to depart, for It 
  will depart at a touch and leave thee unprotected for the remainder of the Rite, and 
  although a Circle is a boundary which none can cross, thou wilt find thyself unprepared 
  to meet the incredible sights that will greet thee outside.  
  Remember also the sacrifices to the Watcher. They must be regular, for the Watcher is of 
  a different Race and cares not for thy life, save that he obey thy commands when the 
  
   
   
  sacrifices have been met. 
   
    
   
   
  And forgetting the Elder Sign will surely cause thee much grief. 
   
  And I have seen a Race of Man that worships a Giant Cow. And they come from 
  somewhere East, beyond the Mountains. And they are surely worshippers of an Ancient 
  One, but of its Name I am not certain, and do not write it down, for it is useless to thee 
  anyway. And in their Rites, they become as cows, and it is disgusting to see. But they are 
  Evil, and so I warn thee. 
   
  And I have seen Rites that can kill a man at a great distance. And Rites that can cause 
  sickness to a man, wherever he lives, by the use of a simple charm, which must be spoken 
  in its tongue and in no other, or so it is said. And this charm is as follows: 
  AZAG galra sagbi mu unna te 
  NAMTAR galra zibi mu unna te 
  UTUK XUL gubi mu unna te 
  ALA XUL gabi mu unna te 
  GIDIM XUL ibbi mu unna te 
  GALLA XUL kadbi mu unna te 
  DINGIR XUL girbi mu unna te 
  I minabi-ene tashbi aba aba-andibbi-esh! 
  And this they would chant over a doll of wax as it was burning in their wicked cauldrons. 
  And in these things they took great delight, and still do where they are to be found at their 
  
   
   
  shrines of loathsomeness. 
   
  And I have seen the lands of farmers ravaged by their evil spells, scorched black by flame 
  and burning embers that descend from the sky. And that is the Sign that they have been 
  there, where the earth is black and charred, and where nothing grows. 
   
  And when fire comes from the heavens, there wilt surely be panic among the people, and 
  the Priest must calm them an take this book, of which he must make a copy in his own, 
  and read the exorcisms therein that his people may not be harmed. For a sword will 
  appear in the sky at those times, a signal to the Ancient Ones that One of Theirs has 
  escaped and entered into this World. And it shall be an omen to thee that such a Spirit is 
  abroad in the land, and must be found. And thou mayest send thy Watcher to the search, 
  and it will be great destruction of cities, and fire will rain from the spheres, until the Elder 
  Gods see your plight and will quell the uprising of the Ancient Ones with powerful 
  Charms. But many will be lost to the Outside at that time. 
   
  Watch well the Stars. For when comets are to be seen in the neighbourhood of 
  CAPRICORNUS, His cults will rejoice and the spells will increase from their quarter. 
  And when comets are to be seen in DRACONIS, there is a great danger, for the Cults of 
  the Dragon do rise up at that time, and make many sacrifices, not only of animals, but of 
  men. 
   
  And when comets are to be seen in the neighborhood of the Star SIRIUS, then there will 
  be great difficulty in the house of kings, and brother will rise up against brother, and there 
  shall be war and famine. And in these things the worshippers of the Dog will rejoice, and 
  reap the spoils of these conflicts, and will grow fat. 
   
  If thou happenest upon such a Cult in the midst of their Rituals, do but hide well so that 
  they do not see thee, else they will surely kill thee and make of thee a sacrifice to their 
  Gods, and thy spirit will be in grave danger, and the howling of the wolves will be for 
  thee and the spirit which escapes from thee. This, if thou be lucky to die quickly, for 
  these Cults rejoice in the slow spilling of blood, whereby they derive much power and 
  strength in their Ceremonies. 
   
  Watch well, however, all that they do and all that they say, and write it down in a book 
  that no one will see, as I have done, for it will serve thee well at some future time when 
  thou wilt recognize them by their words or by their actions. And thou mayest procure 
  amulets against them, by which their spells are rendered useless and dull, by burning the 
  Name of their Gods upon parchment or silk in a cauldron of thine own devising. And thy 
  Watcher will carry the burnt spell to their altar and deposit it thereupon, and they will be 
  much afraid and cease their workings for awhile, and their stones will crack and their 
  Gods be sorely angry with their servants. 
   
  Write the book thou keepest well, and clearly, and when it is time for thee to go out, as it 
  is my time now, it will pass into the hands of those who may have the best use of it, and 
  who are faithful servants of the Elder Gods, and wilt swear eternal Warfare against the 
  
   
   
  rebellious demons who would destroy the civilisations of man. 
   
  And if thou knowest the names of they who would harm thee, write them upon figures of 
  wax, made in their image, upon which you will make the Curse and melt them in the 
  cauldron you have set up within the MANDAL of protection. And the Watcher will carry 
  the Curse to them for whom it was uttered. And they will die. 
   
  And if thou does not know of their names, nor of their persons, save that they seek to 
  harm thee, make a doll of wax like a man, with his limbs, but with no face. And upon the 
  face of the doll write the word KASHSHAPTI. Hold the doll over the flaming cauldron 
  while saying fiercely over it: 
   
  ATTI MANNU KASHSHAPTU SHA TUYUB TA ENNI! 
  and then drop the doll into the flame. From the smoke that rises from this action, you will 
  see the name of the sorcerer or sorceress written within it. And then you will be able to 
  send the Watcher to bring the Curse. And that person will die. 
   
  Or thou mayest call upon ISHTAR to protect thee from the spells of sorcery. And for this, 
  the MANDAL must be prepared as always, and a figure of ISHTAR be upon the altar, 
  and incantations made to summon Her assistance, like the following incantation that is 
  ancient, from the Priests of UR: 
   
   
  WHO ART THOU, O WITCH, THAT SEEKEST ME? 
  Thou hast taken the road 
  Thou hast come after me 
  Thou hast sought me continually for my destruction 
  Thou hast continually plotted an evil thing against me 
  Thou hast encompassed me 
  Thou hast sought me out 
  Thou hast gone forth and followed my steps 
   
  But I, by the command of the Queen ISHTAR 
  Am clothed in terror 
  Am armed in fiercesomeness 
  Am arrayed with might and the Sword 
  I make thee tremble 
  I make thee run afraid 
  I drive thee out 
  I spy thee out 
  I cause thy name to be known among men 
  I cause they house to be seen amoung men 
  I cause thy spells to be heard amoung men 
  I cause thy evil perfumes to be smelt amoung men 
   
  
   
   
  I unclothe thy wickedness and evil 
  And bring your sorceries to naught! 
   
  It is not I, but NANAKANISURRA 
  Mistress of Witches 
  And the Queen of heaven ISHTAR 
  Who command thee! 
  And if these worshippers and sorcerers still come at thee, as it is possible, for their power 
  comes from the Stars, and who knows the ways of the Stars?, thou must call upon the 
  Queen of Mysteries, NINDINUGGA, who wilt surely save thee. And thou must make 
  incantations with her Title, which is NINDINUGGA NIMSHIMSHARGAL 
  ENLILLARA. And it is enough merely to shout that Name aloud, Seven times, and she 
  will come to thine aid. 
   
  And remember that thou purify thy temple with the branches of cypress and of pine, and 
  no evil spirit which haunteth buildings will cause habitation to be set up therein, and no 
  larvae will breed, as they do in many unclean places. The larvae are enormous, twice as 
  large as a man, but do breed on his excretions, and even, it s said, upon his breath, and 
  grow to terrible height, and do not leave him until the Priest or some magician cut him off 
  with the copper dagger, saying the name of ISHTAR seven times seven times, aloud, in a 
  sharp voice. 
   
  The night has now grown silent. The howling of the wolves has grown quiet, and can 
  scarce be heard. Perhaps it was some other that they sought? Yet, can I tell in my bones 
  that this is not so? For the XASTUR sign has not left its station behind me, and has 
  grown larger, casting a shadow over these pages as I write. I have summoned my 
  Watcher, but It is troubled by some Things and does not respond to me well, as though 
  afflicted with some disease, and dazed. 
   
  My books have lost light, and settle upon their shelves like animals fallen asleep, or dead. 
  I am sickened by what voices I hear now, as though the voices of my family, left behind 
  me so many years ago, that is impossible to conceive that they are about. Did I not 
  understand of their untimely, unnatural death? Can the demons who wait Without take on 
  so viciously the human voices of my parents? My brother? My sister? 
  AVAUNT THEE! 
  That this Book were an amulet, a Seal of Protection! That my ink were the ink of Gods 
  and not of Men! But I must write hastily, and if thou cannot read nor understand this 
  writing, perhaps it is sign enough for thee of the strength and power of the demons that 
  be, in these times and in these places, and is surely a warning to thee to have a care and 
  not to invoke carelessly, but cautiously, and not, under any circumstances, seek carelessly 
  to open that Gate to the Outside, for thou can never know the Seasons of Times of the 
  Ancient Ones, even though thou can tell their Seasons upon the Earth by the rules I have 
  already instructed thee to compute; for their Times and Seasons Outside run uneven and 
  
   
   
  strange to our minds, for are they not the Computors of All Time? Did they not set Time 
  in its Place? It were not enough that the Elder Gods (have mercy on Thy servant!) set the 
  Wanderers to mark their spaces, for such spaces as existed were the work of the Ancient 
  Ones. Were no Sun to shine, were SHAMMASH never born, would not the years pass 
  by, as quickly? 
   
  Seek ever to keep the Outside Gate closed and sealed, by the instructions I have given 
  thee, by the Seals and the Names herein. 
   
  Seek ever to hold back the Powers of the Cults of the ancient Worship, that they might 
  not grow strong on their blood, and on their sacrifice. By their wounds shall ye know 
  them, and by their smell, for they are not born as men, but in some other fashion; by 
  some corruption of seed or spirit that has given them other properties than those we are 
  familiar with. And they like the Dark Places best; for their God is a Worm. 
   
  IA! SHADDUYA IA! BARRA! BARRA! IA KANPA! IA KANPA! 
  ISHNIGARRAB! IA! NNGI IA! IA! 
  The Stars grow dim in their places, and the Moon pales before me, as though a Veil were 
  blown across its flame. Dog-faces demons approach the circumference of my sanctuary. 
  Strange lines appear carved on my door and walls, and the light from the Windows grows 
  increasing dim. 
   
  A wind has risen. The Dark Waters stir. This is the Book of the Servant of the Gods . .  
    
    
  
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