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Can you explain to me more about how egyptian deities can merge?

Anything I can give you about syncretization is gonna be almost entirely UPG and from my own experiences. The most I can really give you from a historical standpoint is that many NTRW were able to merge in antiquity and create a third entity (such as Amun, Ra, and Amun-Ra all being separate entities). I’m not entirely sure why the Egyptians decided to have this element in their religious practices, but suffice to say it’s there.

As to how this works? That’s all going to come from first hand experiences on the astral.

Bodies and people aren’t really physical in nature over there (in most of the planes I frequent). You can have a solid looking body, but that body can often contain many other layers and “stuff” that you might not see on the surface. Due to how things are over there, you can store people, worlds, and all sorts of things inside of you. So it’s very easy for you to take another entity (or entities) into yourself, to have a merged form of both of you that exists for however long you stay merged together. It’s also possible to cleave parts of yourself off, and that those cleaved parts can become their own sentient, individual beings. It’s also possible for two entities to create a third entity through similar cleaving means.

Think of it like playdough or taffy. You can easily cut the taffy into pieces… but you can just as easily moosh them back together into one big piece of taffy. It’s often like that Over There as well. People can split and merge and come apart and come together… all the time. And it’s largely because things aren’t as physical in nature over there like it is here on earth.

Hopefully that sorta answers the question >.>;;;;

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Do you have any good resources about syncretism of the gods? The idea that Hethert is a Netjer, and Nut is a Netjer, but Hethert-Nut is also a Netjer confuses me. Do they just smush together into one person? Are all three of them in existence at the same time? The logistics of it are confusing to me and I can't find any good posts on it or anything.

yo allthoseotherworlds

I don’t have any formal posts on syncretization yet. I’ve been mulling on writing one, but I haven’t actually done it yet. The best source that comes to mind is probably going to be my syncretization tag.

Technically, they would smoosh together into a singular being, yes. But not necessarily permanently. When your body is not physical, it’s really easy to suck people into you, pull people out of you, and merge and un-merge whenever you want.

Where I come from Over There, this is easiest for people who are heavily bonded together. Bonding essentially takes two people (or more) and makes them one. It’s like sharing a blood stream, if you will. And when you’re this connected, it’s really easy to share brain waves, thoughts, sensations, etc. It’s entirely possible to jump into your bond mate, and look through their eyes, hear what they’re thinking, etc. So from that frame of reference, I personally believe that the NTRW are all this way- connected and close. And I think that’s why they can merge together and pull apart without a lot of problems. I also think this is why ma’at is super important- because if one of the NTRW falls out of balance, it will slowly drag the entire pantheon out of balance because that’s how bonds work.

So when you merge together for a while, sometimes you’re just one mixed being, and the other two people that merged together are contained within the merged being. Other times, you’ll give a part of yourself to another entity, and they will consume that piece, and you’ll be yourself, with a merged entity standing in front of you. And sometimes you’ll each take a part of yourself, and merge it together, and there will be three beings standing there- the two original beings, with the one merged being.

Sooooo it can be all of the above. And when you’re done with the merging, you can either A. suck it back up inside of the people who merged together until you need to merge again, leaving you with only the two original un-merged people. or B. you can let the merged entity live long enough that they can become their own sentient being that can sustain itself on its own, leaving you with the two original people and the merged being. Orrrr you could technically merge together and two people would become one… until you wanted to separate again, if you ever wanted to separate.

I know that satsekhem has equated syncretization to Power Rangers and their Megazord, and in a way it is like that. Various separate entities come together to become a bigger, more potent being, and when they are done, they can pull apart. Its just that in the Unseen, you can be in the Megazord and out of the Megazord all at the same time. And technically you could let the Megazord gain enough potency to live outside of you for forever if you wanted.

So, um, I don’t know if that actually clarified anything. My brain is really soupy today, so I don’t feel like I’m making a lot of sense. Hopefully the tag will help if this just made things worse >.>;;;;;;;;

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Set Epithets

my favorites from the LAGG

The Lord of Heaven

He who supports the sky for all the gods

Before whom the sky trembles

The Lord of the Wind

The Storm

The master physician of Upper Egypt

The Lord of the Oasis

The beautiful child of Ra

The Lord of Life

He with great magic

He who doesn’t care about the law

He who is pleased with cheating

He with great strength

He with great power at the tip of the barque

He who was fighting in the womb

Whose arm is powerful

He who loves fighting

The Lord of Power and Strength

He who grips with full malice

He who rushes to inflict harm

He with the outstretched stride

He with great shape

He who holds his head high

The Red

He with red hair

He who arises with an arrow

Who fells the enemies at the bow of the barque of Ra

Who overthrows a/p/e/p

He who laps up the decayed

He who is in the fire

The Very Popular

He of great reputation

He with hidden/secret forms

Who is in the dark

The comrade of darkness

Who acts with violence

The offender

He with the great roar

The thief of the dawn

Who creates turmoil

Who causes the dispute to arise

Who prepares sorrow

Who inflicts his pain

Who orders the riot

Who roars words

Who hates society

The lord of the storm

The Enraged One

Who is pleased with riot

Whose enemy is heart-weary

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seth slaying the snake

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Soooo…. could Set be considered God of the RNG? Can I petition him to help in times of videogame crisis? 

….literally only half joking tho

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☀️Subtle Ra Worship🦅

Greatly inspired by @khaire-traveler's wonderful subtle worship series, which can be found here.

Sunbathe

Watch sunrises and sunsets

Use natural light to light up your space/do tasks in

Have sun, light, ram, boat, falcon, hawk, scarab beetle, or sky imagery around

Say good morning or goodnight to him

Go on walks on sunny days

Destroy depictions of A/p/e/p this can be as simple as drawing it on a piece of paper and tearing it up

Get involved with your government (vote, go to local meetings, protest, write/call a leader, etc.)

Learn about and uphold Ma'at

Help out or mentor others, especially children

Create something related to him or his attributes

Light a candle or incense that reminds you of him (safely)

Try to start each day fresh

Freely express your emotions in healthy ways

Stand up for yourself; assert your boundaries

Tidy up your space and keep it clean

Use a planner or otherwise organize your day

Take charge/leadership roles in parts of your life

Donate to food banks, medical debt forgiving organizations, wildlife organizations and other causes you think help life

Learn about Egypt, especially its pharaohs

Do things to help local wildlife like hanging up suet feeders, building bat boxes, etc.

Spend time out in nature, particularly on sunny days

Carry a picture of him in your wallet, pocket, phone case, etc. or as a phone or computer wallpaper

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of him, or you think he'd like

Reflect at the end of the day (or whatever time period that works well for you) on what went well and what you'd like to work on

Pick and/or press flowers (only from areas you're allowed to)

Do something hard or challenging, especially if you've been putting it off, or it needs to get done

Make a collage/mood board/Pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with him, especially if some of the images are your own

Invest in your future; set up a savings account, work on getting more exercise, find or spend time working on a hobby that brings you joy, etc.

Practice truthfulness and keep your promises

Keep a self-growth journal; write down things relating to self-improvement, how you're feeling, goals you're working towards, etc.

Learn about plants and animals, especially those that are native to your area or Egypt

Practice good sun safety; wear sunscreen, sunglasses, drink plenty of water etc.

Take care of a plant, animal, or other person

Spend time with friends and family (blood or chosen)

Wear a piece of jewelry or other clothing item that reminds you of him

Eat in season produce

Educate yourself on your rights (legally); keep up to date on new bills and laws

Plant seeds, especially the fruit or vegetables you've eaten; give it new life

Recycle; reuse things that don't need to be immediately disposed of

I may add more to this list in the future. Suggestions are always appreciated.

Link to the Kemetic Subtle Worship Masterpost

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Kemetic Subtle Deity Worship Masterpost

These are arranged alphabetically. Any post not made by me is marked as such. This list includes foreign deities who were worshipped in Egypt.

Amun

Anat

Anpu

Anuket

Aset

Astarte

Atum

Bast (made by @pupilofbast)

Bes

Djehuty

Hetheru

Heqet

Khepri

Khnum

Khonsu

Mehen

Mut

Nefertum

Neith

Ptah

Ra

Renenutet

Resheph

Satet

Sekhmet

Seshat

Shesmetet

Sobek

Sutekh

Tatenen

Taweret

Wepwawet

Wesir

This list will be updated as more posts are made!

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🧮Subtle Djehuty Worship📝

Greatly inspired by @khaire-traveler's wonderful subtle worship series, which can be found here.

Write letters to people even if you don't send them, they could be to him

Keep a notebook of your writings

Study especially for fun/out of curiosity

Doodle, especially him and his symbols

Read books you like

Learn a new language particularly those related to Egypt and it's history

Do some subtle heka or other magic

Develop a coded language and write prayers, devotions, etc. to him in this (only if you feel it's safe)

Have ibis, baboon, papyrus, or moon imagry

Carry a picture of him in your wallet, pocket, phone case, etc. or as a phone or computer wallpaper

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of him or you think he'd like

Learn about and work to uphold Ma'at

Make a collage/moodboard/pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with him, especially if some of the images are your own

Learn about healthy conflict resolution skills; try to implement these in your next conflict

Learn about and practice emotional regulation

Make a list of your personal goals; work towards achieving them one step at a time

Write down quotes you hear and enjoy

Invest in your studies both formal and informal; do homework, check out books from the library, save up to go to school, etc.

Donate to educational or medical focused nonprofits

Learn about different types of divination especially those that are less well known (bibliomancy, augury, pyromancy, etc.)

Greet him in the evening as the moon rises

Observe the phases of the moon, and learn what each one means

Keep a dream journal; try to interpret your dreams

Take your medications, if any; take medications as needed

Help others with their studies (form a study group, help a child with their homework, etc.)

Take care of your body physically to the best of your ability (shower, eat well, get a good amount of sleep, etc.)

Practice compromising with others and making compromises (within reason)

Keep a journal of your thoughts and different events

Use a planner or otherwise organize your day

Practice truthfulness and keep your promises

Take a walk in the moonlight (safely)

Invest in your future; set up a savings account, work on getting more exercise, find or spend time working on a hobby that brings you joy, etc.

Make your own paper or ink to write with; experiment with different papers, inks, and writing implements

Be curious about the world around you and the way things work; encourage yourself to question things

Doing activities in line with the lunar calendar

Assert your boundaries clearly; learn what your boundaries are

Sharpen your mind; play memory or mentally stimulating games

Work on communication skills; practice healthy forms of communication

Go to a museum

Learn about/research health conditions that you or your loved ones have; get a better understanding of these things

Learn about your healthcare options and medical rights (HIPPA in the US)

Donate blood

I may add more to this list in the future. Suggestions are always appreciated.

Link to the Kemetic Subtle Worship Masterpost

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Subtle Bast Worship

Inspired by @wanderingskemetic and @khaire-traveler whose posts can respectively be found here and here!

Learn about cats. Anatomy, behavior (Especially their body language! Respect their boundaries), care, their origins, how people around the world see them, etc.

Keep your home clean. Particularly when you are disinfecting and killing the germs that would otherwise make you sick/allergic

Decorate your home! Make it feel welcoming for yourself and others

Play music, especially music that makes you want to move around

Place and enforce your boundaries. Recognize you deserve to be respected too

Sit outside on a clear day (Within reason. Wear sunscreen and don't overheat)

Dedicate your perfumes and scented lotions to her

Give yourself time to relax and rest. No shame in a cat nap

Show your appreciation to mothers of the world

Love your family and friends fiercely, unapologetically

Be compassionate but unwavering in your conviction to Ma'at. Basically be nice and do what's right for your community and yourself

Wear cat jewelry, accessories, patterns— whichever fits your style!

Wear gold jewelry

Keep your cats happy and healthy if you own any. Also support shelters in any capacity you can!

Look into what sort of health issues can occur surrounding the home and/or childbirth both for humans and cats. Raise awareness to keep other people and their cats safe and educated

Celebrate the good times! Spend time with your loved ones, go out for food, dance in your room, play music, drink (If you can or want to. Also keep it within reason, I know her festivals went crazy but you should be taking care of your body too!). Or you can even quietly acknowledge your joys in a less boisterous manner if you wish

Cozy up as it gets cold. Really indulge in it, your home is your space to be able to feel this comfortable and safe

Use comforting scents in your home. Floral, fresh laundry, sweets, warm spices. and it can be incense, candles, oils, or anything else (Please research what is safe for pets. Tea tree oil, lily flowers, and eucalyptus are lethal to cats)

When you drink your tea or hot drink of choice, quietly dedicate the enjoyment to Her

Tap into your playful side. Don't be embarrassed to enjoy things openly just because of your age!

Be the best nurturer you can be. You may or may not be a parent nor take care of any kids, but maybe you have pets, a garden, work in the medical field, work in social services, work in spiritual healing, or you assist your community in a way that requires lots of care and quality attention. If nothing else, be a nurturer to yourself

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🌩️Subtle Sutekh Worship🏜️

Greatly inspired by @khaire-traveler's wonderful subtle worship series, which can be found here.

Learn self-defence, weapons included or not

Allow yourself to express your anger and frustration; sit with and feel your feelings

Collect rain water (you're welcome to use it for watering plants or the like)

Learn about and uphold Ma'at

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of him or you think he'd like

Make a collage/moodboard/pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with him, especially if some of the images are your own

Wear a piece of jewelry or other clothing item that reminds you of him

Light a candle or incense that reminds you of him (safely)

Carry a picture of him in your wallet, pocket, phone case, etc. or as a phone or computer wallpaper

Have desert, hippo, pig, donkey, crocodile, or sha animal imagery

Destroy depictions of A/p/e/p this can be as simple as drawing it on a piece of paper and tearing it up

Making a list of your personal strengths and things you're proud of

Practice standing up for yourself; speak your mind and assert your personal boundaries

Exercise a little, even if it's just stretching

Playing combat-based video games

Do something hard or challenging, especially if you've been putting it off, or it needs to get done

Fall asleep/meditate to the sound of rain/thunderstorms

Take a walk outside with a cloudy sky or during a rainstorm (safely)

Get involved with your government (vote, go to local meetings, protest, write/call a leader, etc.)

Take charge/leadership roles in parts of your life

Supporting local activists or online activism for causes you believe in; support human rights or humanitarian organizations

Collecting different souvenirs or other objects from different places

Practice speaking up when you disagree with someone

Become comfortable with change; take new risks, try new things, accept difficult changes

Stand up for yourself and people you care about

Try something you've been putting off; take a risk; if you're scared, do it scared

Find ways to express yourself, even if it's small

Practice embracing the chaos of life

Learn about healthy conflict resolution skills; try to implement these in your next conflict

Learn about desert habitats (especially the Sahara) and donate to organizations that help them

Donate to organizations that help immigrants

Learn a new language, particularly those of countries near yours

Work on becoming more comfortable with the idea of conflict; it is only natural that we sometimes disagree with people

Educate yourself on your rights (legally); keep up to date on new bills and laws

I may add more to this list in the future. Suggestions are always appreciated.

Link to the Kemetic Subtle Worship Masterpost

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been slowly reading through The Truth of Tao by Alex Anatole and An Introduction to Gaelic Polytheism by Marissa Hegarty

theyre both very nice! i swap between em as my adhd wills it

the books by Marissa are all SOOOOO long. i am SO happy with the sheer extense to them. i swear they are all like .... 500+ pages. im THRILLED as the little research fiend i am

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my practice has been bending in a very like ... gaelic polytheism on one side, taoism of a particular bend on the other side. fascinating how that works!

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Louise Glück, Poems 1962-2012

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i have GOT to get silicone chewelry again... wanna stim via chewing but have Nothing

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i like viewing the misce interdynamic stuff as like. biologically, beta/omega afab bodies dont look that different. biological *instinct* wise tho they are very different

fr me, omega is like. socially submissive, small group-oriented (pack, chosen or otherwise - does not Have to b a traditional family unit), "protect me!" type.

meanwhile beta is ... socially chaotic, self-oriented, "i can take care of myself" type. much more independent, free-willed, comes and goes as they please.

(+ to complete the trio, i think of alphas as socially dominant "let me protect you!" types, providers and guardians of larger groups of people or territories)

if u wanna hogwarts house it, id generally align hufflepuff or slytherin ideals to omegas, slytherin or ravenclaw or gryffindor to betas, and gryffindors or hufflepuffs to alphas

and in sortinghatchats terms:

alpha: lion or badger primaries

beta: bird or lion or snake primaries

omega: badger or snake primaries

^ obvi w more nuance from person to person, im doing very broad strokes here based purely on vibes and what i think the purest ideal of each would be. tbh i think its also interesting to look at from a cultural pov

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i rlly am just. omega coded, huh.

puurrrrrrrrrrs .... refreshing my blankets and rescenting my nest is sooooo comfy... yaaaayyyy