A Wiccan Bible - Exploring the Mysteries of the Craft from Birth to Summerland

Liber ab Clementia (Book of Humanity)^331

With the decline of war, he became a god of ag-

riculture and fishing, helping fishermen and farm-

ers to battle against the odds they faced. Doves

are his symbols, friends, and messengers.

Hadad—Male—Mediterranean/Middle East

(Also known as Baal-Hadad [Lord Thunder],

Reshef [Ancient Syrian], Rimmon [Babylonian/

Old Testament], Teshub [Hittite])

Father: El

Mother: Elat

Wife: Shala

‘Thunder’—Syrian god of thunderstorms

and the rain they bring. He has many names in

the Middle East and Mediterranean area. Per-

haps most notably Rimmon who appears in the

Old Testament and is later identified by au-

thors (maybe first by Milton) as a fallen angel.

Hades—Male—Mediterranean

(Also known as Clymenus, Eubuleus,

Polydegmon)

Father: Cronus

Mother: Rhea

Lover: Leuce, Minth, Persephone

Plant associations: Common Aspen, Frankin-

cense, Hibiscus, Nettle (greater), Oak, Olive,

Red Poppy, White Poppy

‘Unseen’—Greek god whose name is syn-

onymous with the Underworld. He forms a sa-

cred Triad with his brothers Zeus (land/upper

world), and Poseidon (the seas and oceans)

Incense Recipe

2 parts Frankincense

1 part Hibiscus flowers

1 part Poppy flowers

Enough Hades or Frankincense essential oil

to bind

Oil Recipe

12 drops Frankincense essential oil

12 drops tincture of Hibiscus

6 drops tincture of Poppy flower

1/4 ounce base oil

Hai, Mo Li—Male—Central Asia

Mo Li Hai is the Chinese Buddhism guard-

ian of the West. His statue is often included at

the west point of Buddhist temples. In the

modern practice of Feng Shui, his statue is

placed in the west most part of a home to pro-

tect from negative influences coming from that

direction. In Wiccan ritual, he is one of the

names for the Four Quarters, the other three

being Hung, Shou, and Chung.

Haket—Female—Africa

Egyptian goddess who brought life to the

creations of clay by her husband’s hands, thus

creating the first of humanity.

Hakini—Female—Near East

Hindu goddess associated with the Aja

chakra (third eye). Sometimes described as an

aspect of Shakti. See also Dakini, Rakini,

Lakini, Kakini, and Sakini.

Halirrhothius—Male—Mediterranean

Father: Poseidon

Greek god who raped Alcippe. He met his

death at the hands of her father, Ares.

Hanuman—Male—Near East

Father: Kasari

Mother: Angana

Animal association: Monkey

Plant associations: Benzoin, Mace, Sandal-

wood (white), Vervain

Hindu god of knowledge who takes the

form of a monkey. His father is sometimes

cited as Vayu.

Incense Recipe

2 parts Sandalwood (yellow/white) powder

2 parts Benzoin powder

1 part Vervain

Enough Hanuman or nutmeg essential oil to bind

Oil Recipe

9 drops Sandalwood essential oil

6 drops Benzoin essential oil

6 drops Nutmeg or tincture of Mace

1/2 ounce base oil

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