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Camphor, Eucalyptus, Fern, Frankincense,
Fennel, Gardenia, Ginger, Garlic, Heliotrope,
Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Hyacinth (wild), Juni-
per, Lime, Lotus, Lavender, Myrrh, Mistletoe
(American), Mugwort, Orris, Palmarosa, Red
Poppy (seed), Peppermint, Rosemary, Rue,
Sandalwood (white), Sage (diviner’s), Thyme,
Yarrow
Yoruba god (king who owns the Earth)
who migrated into Santeria to become an
Orisha of healing. In the mixing of Yoruba and
Christian tradition he became associated with
Saint Lazarus.
Baba, The—Female—Central Europe
‘Old woman’—Hungarian term used to de-
note a good Witch or a good fairy. Although
they stood in opposition to the Baba Yaga (bad
Witches), the Baba were eventually lumped in
with the Baba Yaga as nasty creatures.
Note: Not to be confused with the
Sumerian Bau who is sometimes called Mother
Baba or Baba.
Baba Yaga, The—Female—Central Europe
(Also known as Baba Jaga, Baba Yaga
Kostianaya Noga, Jezi-Baba)
Animal association: Snake
‘Bad Old Woman’—Hungarian and East
European term to denote a bad Witch. Stood
in opposition to the early view of Baba (good
Witch).
Babelah—Female—Middle East/Mediterranean
Babylonian and Hebrew goddess of
Babylon whose name is also connected by Is-
lam to magick.
Babi—Male—Africa
Animal association: Monkey (baboon)
Egyptian baboon god associated with war
and male virility. The modern Pagan commu-
nity celebrates his lore in the common pendant
depicting a phallus with a baboon/monkey
riding on it. The charm is said to bring on male
sexual virility and strength in conflict. In his role
in the judgement of souls, he dines on the souls
of those whose judgment was not favorable.
In the Underworld, his phallus is sometimes
seen as the mast of a sail boat/ferry that bring
new souls across the river to the Land of the
Dead.
Bacabs, The—Male—Central America
The Mayan personification of the four
principle directions. They are Cauac, Ix, Kan,
and Mulac.
Baiame—Male—Australia
Wife: Birrahgnooloo, Birra Nulu
Lover: Yhi
Australian Aborigine moon god and All
Father who was the personification of good
who stood in opposition with Dardawigal.
Bacchus—Male—Mediterranean
Animal associations: Boar, Dove, Elephant,
Panther
Plant associations: Beech, Broom, Fennel, Fig,
Ivy (common), Patchouli, Pine, Tamarisk,
Thistle, Vine (grape)
Roman god of wine. Greek equivalent
Dionysus. His major holiday, the Bacchanalia,
was celebrated with wild, intoxicated orgies
until the Roman Senate forbade the practice.
His cult then went underground, giving rise to
the secret societies of Bacchus reportedly alive
today.
Incense Recipe
2 parts Patchouli
1 part Thistle
1 part Gum Arabic
Enough Bacchus or a combination of red wine
and field honey to bind
Oil Recipe*
1/2 ounce Patchouli essential oil
1/2 ounce Grape seed oil
3 drops Wheat Germ
2 drops Pine essential oil
2 drops sweet wine
2 raisins
- See Wicca Spellcraft for Men for an alterna-
tive Recipe.
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