The Woman of Byblos

Weep with me, ye daughters of Ashtarte, and all ye lovers of Tamouz, Bid your heart melt and rise and run blood-tears, For He who […]

The Temple of the Lost

Get down and sit in dust, fair maiden Babylon. Sit dethroned on the ground, pretty Chaldea. Nevermore shall they call you ‘the tender dainty’ Grasp […]

The Gods of Old

‘Once upon a time,’ Finnan had told her, ‘there were gods all over the place. I mean, if you want to know how many gods […]

Setting Ishtar Free

That night, Daniel lay in his blanket, listening to the comforting sounds of horses around him, and the snores and breathing of his companions. This […]

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Aryeh Kaplan’s commentary on the Sefer Yetzirah contains an in-depth explanation of the mechanism of the Celestial Serpent, and its connection to the Villon (Vellum).