The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Hyena

HYENA, associated with the creation of the ring of invisibility, is a creature of significant mythological and symbolic importance. This entity is closely bound to the Set monster, a powerful and fearsome being in Egyptian mythology, often depicted as a symbol of chaos and associated with the devil Typhon. The hyena's connection to the desert environment extends beyond its mystical associations, as it is also linked to the howling of desert winds, evoking a sense of eerie and moaning souls. These descriptions suggest that HYENA is a creature of dual nature, blending practical elements like the creation of invisibility rings with deep, mythological and symbolic meanings rooted in ancient Egyptian lore. The hyena's howling and its association with the howling of desert winds, combined with the eerie moaning of souls, hint at a creature that occupies a liminal space between the material world and the spiritual realm, making it a potent symbol in both magical and mythological contexts.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

IchoraConcept

Ichora and the hyena are mentioned together, suggesting a shared concept of forces in invisible worlds

ManticoraConcept

(The Mantichora) shares similarities with the hyena, symbolizing spiritual forces and truths

God MarsConcept

God Mars is enthroned in the sign of Scorpio and associated with the hyena, representing evil and protecting the dead against grave robbers

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

HyenathroughIchorailluminatesUnicorn →
I. Hyena & Ichora

Ichora and the hyena are mentioned together, suggesting a shared concept of forces in invisible worlds

II. Ichora & Unicorn

Ichora, hyena, and unicorn are all composite in nature and share a concept of forces in invisible worlds

HyenathroughGod MarsilluminatesAss →
I. Hyena & God Mars

God Mars is enthroned in the sign of Scorpio and associated with the hyena, representing evil and protecting the dead against grave robbers

II. God Mars & Ass

God Mars is enthroned in the sign of Scorpio and associated with the ass, representing the deity of the ass symbol