Liber ab Clementia (Book of Humanity)^405
Incense Recipe
6 parts Sandalwood (yellow)
3 parts Gum Arabic
3 parts Benzoin
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Jasmine flowers
1 part Bay
1 pinch Mandrake (optional)Incense extra step: This recipe is wonderful as
presented. But if you want to make the abso-
lutely most heavenly incense you have ever
burned, grind the above ingredients into a fine
powder. It will be very sticky due to the large
amounts of resin. Add this to a simmering pot
of water along with a few dates or two and a
few raisins. Simmer over low heat for an
evening, adding water as necessary to keep it
from boiling away. Then allow to cool and pour
into a glass container. Set the mixture aside
uncovered and allow it to evaporate until only
dry solids remain. Depending on how much
you are making and how much water you use,
the drying process can take some time, but the
results are worth it. Once it has dried, remove
the solids and scrape the bowl of all the resins,
grind into what will be a resin laden powder,
allow to mellow for a couple of days, then burn
over charcoal.Oil Recipe
8 drops Sandalwood oil
3 drops Frankincense oil
3 drops Bay oil
3 drops Benzoin oil
3 drops Jasmine Absolute
1/2 ounce Sunflower (best) or Palm oilVisvakarma—Male—Near East
Animal association: Horse
Hindu craftsman of the gods. Created the
disc of Vishnu, the lance of Karttikeya, the tri-
dent of Shiva, and other magickal tools and
weapons. Built the cities Lanka and Amaravati.Vivasvana—Male—Near East
Father: Kashyapa
Mother: Aditi
Vivasvana is one of the Adityas. The Hindu
month Jyaistha (May 22–June 21) is sacred to
Vivasvana. See Adityas.Vivienne—Female—Central Europe
(Also known as Nimue)
Father: Dylan
Mother: Lady of the Lake
Lover: Myrddin (Merlin)
Her father is sometimes cited as Dynes,
stemming from some of the mixed legends of
King Arthur and the folk who filled his story.Voles—Male—Central/Northern Europe
(Also known as Veles)
Animal associations: Cattle, Horse, and to
some degree all horned animals.
Slavic god and patron of cattle, horses, and
horned animals. In the trade and production
of those animals, he became a god of com-
merce and trade. Associated with fair exchange
of value, he was said to bring prosperity only
when both participants of a deal were honest.
To demonstrate that honesty, deals were of-
ten sworn on his name.Volcanus—Male—Mediterranean
(Also known as Vulcan)
Animal associations: Elephant, Lion
Plant associations: Aloe, Frankincense, Hibis-
cus, Nettle (greater), Red Poppy
Roman god of working metal and the fire
that makes such works possible. The month of
September is sacred to Volcanus.Vulturnus—Male—Mediterranean
Roman personification and god of the East
Wind. The other three are Aquilo, Auster, and
Favonius.Wekwek—Male—North America
Tuleyone falcon who stole fire from the sun
and then set Earth on fire. This story is re-
peated in many tribes as an explanation of thez WB Chap 17.p65 405 7/11/2003, 6:05 PM