Onoskelis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
(English translation: "she with the ass's legs") was a female demon with a beautiful form mentioned in the Testament of Solomon. The name is usually associated with the hobgoblin, Empusa, who was able to assume various shapes, however in this case, she is a satyra (female satyr).
"Her body was that of a woman with a fair complexion, but her legs were those of a mule" - TSol 4:2
When Solomon asked her what her purpose was she stated,
"I am a spirit which has been made into a body. I recline in a den on the earth. I make my home in caves. However, I have a many-sided character. Sometimes I strangle men; sometimes I pervert them from their true natures. Most of the time, my habitats are cliffs, caves, and ravines. Frequently, I also associate with men who think of me as a woman, especially with whose skin is honey-colored, for we are of the same constellation. It is also true that they worship my star secretly and openly. They do not know that they deceive themselves and excite me to be an evil doer all the more. For they want to obtain gold by remembering (me), but I grant little to those who seriously worship me." - TSol 4:4-7
She describes her creation as,
"from an unexpected voice which is called a voice of the echo of a black heaven, emitted in matter." - TSol 4:8
She travels by the full moon and Solomon commanded her to spin hemp to construct the ropes used for the Temple. She travels stealthily and kills indescriminately. She is a half hermit, barely daring to protrude her head out of her caves.
"In the Days of the Orange Sun, all Stars are Green with Desire."
Not as old as this saying, I am old enough
to know that no stars are green.
But the Sun is orange;
the Moon is silver;
the Dusk, purple.
And, not rhyming with any other words, these
colours (in a language of their own)
Rhyme with each other.
With green, they share the secret sisterhood of being two in one:
Red and Yellow, Black and White, Blue and Red (Yellow and Blue).
Rub your closed eyes and tell me, which two am I?
to know that no stars are green.
But the Sun is orange;
the Moon is silver;
the Dusk, purple.
And, not rhyming with any other words, these
colours (in a language of their own)
Rhyme with each other.
With green, they share the secret sisterhood of being two in one:
Red and Yellow, Black and White, Blue and Red (Yellow and Blue).
Rub your closed eyes and tell me, which two am I?
Do I already know the answer to this question?
Is this about some distant tragedy?
Anything to learn from this?
Is this about some distant tragedy?
Anything to learn from this?
Name every sorrow, but trust all joy.
Nor say, nor read what has been said.
Sometimes the only interest lies
along the way, or underfoot.
Nor say, nor read what has been said.
Sometimes the only interest lies
along the way, or underfoot.
Can action be taken, connection made, a sum?
Say it aloud, if you would remember.
But never say an ordinary thing,
nor an extraordinary thing.
Sing your feelings,
Sweat your prayers.
Dance like all of creation is watching
and dancing with you.
Say it aloud, if you would remember.
But never say an ordinary thing,
nor an extraordinary thing.
Sing your feelings,
Sweat your prayers.
Dance like all of creation is watching
and dancing with you.
There will be no miracle. Nothing strange
like a silver sun, a purple cow,
an odd duck.
You will ride a horse of a different colour.
But the stars will smile upon you, and wish you well.
The wind will rise at dawn. There may be shade.
And sweet water, dripping,
somewhere
wearing the stone away.
like a silver sun, a purple cow,
an odd duck.
You will ride a horse of a different colour.
But the stars will smile upon you, and wish you well.
The wind will rise at dawn. There may be shade.
And sweet water, dripping,
somewhere
wearing the stone away.
Underlying all this truth, a chain of circumstance;
a crown of green stars, set in iron, will guard
your head. Your eyes will be opened;
your hand and heart will tie the right knots.
a crown of green stars, set in iron, will guard
your head. Your eyes will be opened;
your hand and heart will tie the right knots.
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Apr 9 2015 by Najwalaylah
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Apr 9 2015 by Najwalaylah
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