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

Sacrifices

Sacrifices are part of the rituals performed by sorcerers to prepare philtres and beverages

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

WordsSubstance

Sorcerers use words to perform sacrifices, which imbue philtres with power

Philtres→Substance

Philtres are the result of preparing with sacrifices and words

PhildresSubstance

Philtres are the result of preparing with sacrifices and words

Marat→Person

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

ClarissaPerson

Clarissa experiences transformations due to the sacrifices and words used in the preparation of philtres and beverages

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

SacrificesthroughPhiltresilluminatesMagnetism →
I. Sacrifices & Philtres

Philtres are the result of preparing with sacrifices and words

II. Philtres & Magnetism

Magnetism is used in the preparation and effectiveness of philtres, connecting the two through their shared application in magical practices.

SacrificesthroughPhiltresilluminatesSorcerers →
I. Sacrifices & Philtres

Philtres are the result of preparing with sacrifices and words

II. Philtres & Sorcerers

Sorcerers are the creators and users of philtres, forming a direct and necessary link between the substance and the personnel involved in their creation. Sorcerers prepare philtres by performing sacrifices and using words

SacrificesthroughMaratilluminatesToxic_substances →
I. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

II. Marat & Toxic_substances

Both Marat and toxic substances are central to practices that involve harm. Marat, whose role appears to be that of an executioner, is involved in practices where toxic substances may have been employed as part of his work. These substances, along with Marat's actions, are associated with dangerous and potentially lethal magical or non-magical rituals or procedures. The descriptions indicate that Marat and toxic substances work in tandem, contributing to harmful outcomes in similar contexts. This interconnected relationship suggests a shared purpose in the execution of practices that are intended to be detrimental. Marat, an executioner, and toxic substances are closely bound in their involvement with harmful practices. Marat's role as an executioner suggests his use of lethal methods, which often involved toxic substances. These substances were likely employed to facilitate executions or potentially in other forms of state-sanctioned killings, marking both individuals as central to practices that were inherently dangerous and harmful. This connection demonstrates the toxic and violent nature of Marat's occupational activities, as well as the potentially lethal substances he might have used in his work.

SacrificesthroughMaratilluminatesExecutioner →
I. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

II. Marat & Executioner

Marat is an executioner, which is a position passed from father to son

SacrificesthroughMaratilluminatesAlmond →
I. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

II. Marat & Almond

MARAT, an individual associated with executioner roles, and almonds, commonly used in culinary applications, share a connection through their involvement in practices of a dangerously delicate nature. According to the descriptions provided, Marat, in his capacity as an executioner, may have employed almond-soaps as part of his work. This suggests that, beyond their typical nutritional or culinary uses, these almonds are imbued with a layer of significance when associated with Marat's role. The description notes that both Marat and almonds are involved in similar dangerous practices, indicating a convergence of their roles in contexts of extreme hazard or severity. This connection implies that almonds, in their particular form as soaps or in another guise within this context, are not used in their usual benign manner but are intricately woven into the more shadowy or dangerous practices associated with Marat’s profession.

SacrificesthroughMaratilluminatesTobacco →
I. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

II. Marat & Tobacco

Both Marat and tobacco are used in similar dangerous practices that involve the use of poisons and sacrifices. This statement suggests that these two entities, Marat and tobacco, are intertwined in practices that are considered hazardous and possibly ritualistic in nature. While the exact details of these practices are not fully specified within the surviving literature, it can be understood that Marat and tobacco share a common use in contexts that may involve harmful substances and ceremonial or sacrificial acts.

SacrificesthroughMaratilluminatesPrussic_acid →
I. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

II. Marat & Prussic_acid

Marat, an executioner known for his controversial and harmful practices, is reported to have utilized prussic acid, a highly toxic chemical also referred to as hydrogen cyanide, in his potions. This connection suggests that Marat employed prussic acid as a means to carry out executions or other harmful actions. PRUSSIC_ACID, due to its potent and rapid-acting toxicity, likely played a significant role in Marat’s methods, although the exact nature of Marat’s use of this substance remains unclear from the surviving literature. The descriptions collectively imply a dangerous and possibly unethical use of prussic acid by Marat in his position as an executioner, emphasizing the hazardous and sinister aspects of his practices. Marat, as an executioner, may have used prussic acid in his poisons

SacrificesthroughMaratilluminatesAerial_currents →
I. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

II. Marat & Aerial_currents

Both Marat and aerial currents are employed in perilous magical or professional practices, likely intertwined with his role as an executioner. Marat, in his capacity as an executioner, might have utilized or worked alongside aerial currents, engaging in activities that are dangerous and potentially fatal. These practices suggest a connection between Marat's work and the use of aerial currents in contexts that are both magical and execution-oriented, indicating that Marat likely employed similar or related techniques involving aerial currents in his professional duties. The use of aerial currents in such a context implies that these practices could be highly specialized and dangerous, potentially involving the manipulation of ethereal energies or forces for both magical and lethal purposes.

SacrificesthroughMaratilluminatesSacerdotal_rituals →
I. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

II. Marat & Sacerdotal_rituals

Sacerdotal rituals are associated with Marat's magical practices

SacrificesthroughMaratilluminatesAnger →
I. Sacrifices & Marat

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

II. Marat & Anger

Anger and envy were key in Marat's assassination, establishing a direct relationship between Marat and his emotions of anger and envy.