The Historical Merlin Illustration of Merlin from Tennyson's Idylls of the King, 1898. In legend Merlin was not only depicted as a wizard but also a bard - a poet and writer of songs. In the Dark Ages bards were accredited with the gift of prophecy. The Bodleian Library, Oxford, where The Red Book of Hergest is now preserved. Ambrosius Aurelius does have many things in common with the Merlin of later romance. Surviving writings concerning Britain in the Dark Ages are found mainly in Welsh manuscripts and in the Welsh language.
The Libri of Aleister Crowley Aleister Crowley (Oct. 12, 1875–Dec. 1, 1947) – however one judges him – was a fascinating man who lived an amazing life. He is best known as being an infamous occultist and the scribe of The Book of the Law, which introduced Thelema to the world. Crowley was an influential member in several occult organizations, including the Golden Dawn, the A∴A∴, and Ordo Templi Orientis. He was a prolific writer and poet, a world traveler, mountaineer, chess master, artist, yogi, social provocateur, drug addict and sexual libertine. The press loved to demonize him and dubbed Crowley “The wickedest man in the world.” — From “Aleister Crowley” on Thelemapedia See also: Θέλημα – Thelema There are so many documents on the site related to the Thelema of Aleister Crowley that it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start, so here are a few first steps Centres of Pestilence Commentaries on Liber AL vel Legis, The Book of the Law, by various authors Aleister Crowley Books Aleister Crowley books at Amazon
On a Rainy Day...Gregory Thielker's Paintings (Not Photos) - 8 Total Under the Unminding Sky We love Gregory Thielker's art, not only because we can't believe they're actually paintings and not photographs, but also because he can transport us into another time and place. When we look at his paintings, Thielker wants us to experience those moments when we're driving in our car on a cold and rainy day. He wants us to remember the thoughts that go through our heads, how on one hand we feel safe and warm but on the other we're trying to navigate through an uncertain environment. Gregory Thielker on his art: "My most recent paintings and drawings explore the sensation of seeing from a car while driving through the rain. The paintings themselves are compiled from hundreds of photographs taken while driving in rainstorms with the windshield wipers turned off. Route 7 Cash Only Mass Pike Toll McGrath Highway Coming to a Complete Stop Harrison Avenue Study Vortex Gregory Thielker
Scary Paranormal Stories Soft as a Rock - Design Magazine - Baekdal.com Rocks, stones and pebbles have been used as decorative objects since... well... the stone age actually. But, rocks are usually a bit hard to be around. They often look cool, but you wouldn't exactly hug one - until now! Stephanie Marin is the creator of these amazing looking stones, which is actually very soft and comfortable cushions. Made of 100% virgin wool no less - although I have absolutely no idea what makes wool "virgin"... was it never used before? Or is it from sheep that have never had sex? Update: See also Ronal Jordaan's Rock Cushions (much better looking than the ones above) Follow: 42Concepts
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Collection of Unique Wallet Designs | Toxel.com Today’s post features a collection of unique and creative wallet designs. Air Mail Envelope Wallet Made from a one single sheet of Tyvek, (no stitching or parts that can be ripped or torn). NES Controller Wallet Another reinvention of this gaming classic… [link] Crossword Wallet Measures 4”x4.5” folded. Dollar Bill Money Clip Same size and feel as the cash it holds. Duct Tape Wallet Made from Super Duct Tape (specifically engineered so that your wallet won’t lift, peel, or get sticky), these duct tape wallets are one part high fashion, one part weekend warrior, and another part sheer cool. Illuminating Wallet The “Walluminate” - a wallet that glows in the dark. Cassette Wallet Retro wallets hand-made from cassette tapes. Dollar Bill Wallet A small wallet to hold cards and money. Paper Wallet Make a paper wallet in two minutes.
Freemasonry @ Aleister Crowley Texts An Excerpt on the Reconstituted O.T.O. from his Confessions What follows is Crowley's own account of his motivations and methods in reconstructing the O.T.O. and its rituals. It is excerpted from The Confessions of Aleister Crowley, pp. 700-n-704. "WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?" The question then arose, "What truths should be communicated and by what means promulgated?" Another essential point was to reduce the unwieldly mass of material to a compact and coherent system. The eighteenth-century Rosicrucians, so-called in Austria, had already endeavoured to unite the various branches of Continental freemasonry and its superstructures; in the nineteenth century, principally owing to the energy and ability of a wealthy iron master named Karl Kellner, a reconstruction and consolidation of traditional truth had been attempted. The O.H.O. put the rituals of this Order at my disposal. The main objects of the instruction were two. It chooses to enter into relations with the solar system. {...}