#SetDeity

[suthex]

The Great God Set

[duriasis]

Set/Seth/Suetekh

Egyptian God of the Desert, Storms, Disorder, Violence, War, Chaos, Fire, Trickery, Envy, Storms and Foreigners

Set, also known as Seth and Suetekh was the brother of Osiris, Isis and Horus the Elder, uncle to Horuc the Younger, and Brother-Husband to Nephthys. His other consort was the goddess Tawaret, a hippo-headed deity who presided over fertility and childbirth. He is one of the first five gods created by the union of Geb (Earth) and Nut (Sky) after the creation of the world. His name is usually translated as "Instigator of confusion" and "Destroyer" and he was associated with Disorder, Foreign Lands and People, and the color red. He is sometimes depicted as a red-haired beast with a forked tail and cloven hooves or a shaggy red dog-like beast known as a sha (or, to modern-day scholars, as the Set Animal) which some scholars claim was modeled on the Saluki breed while others maintain was a purely mythological creature. Imagined speciffically to represent Set whose other symbols were The Griffin, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, and Tortoise (Though he was primarily associated with the serpent). Other Names He was often called were "Lord of the Desert" and "Ruler of the South" as he was originally a god of Upper Egypt (the south) and the barren lands beyond Egypts borders.

Colours: Red, Black and Gold

|Symbolism of Set - Historical & Personal| Jackels Donkey Dog Pig Scorpion Turtles Snakes Nehes Crocodile Was-Scepter Storms Red Sand

|Epithets| aA hmhmt = He with the great roar aA pHty = He with great strength; two-fold strength (Budge) aA pHty m HAt wiA =He with great power at the tip of the barque aHAwy = Warrior bwt =detest, abomination dSr faA =He with red hair Hry ib xt = He who is in the middle of fire Htp Hr awn = He who is pleased with cheating ii m nSni r sn.f =Who comes with rage of the storm at his brother imy snkt= Who is in the dark mkHA hpw = He who neglects the law mrS inm = He with light red skin mry stX = beloved of Set/Sutekh (till XIXth Dyn Kings called themselves, as a beneficial god, and one whose favor was sought after by the living and  by the dead) (Budge) nbD = The destructive onenb DSrt = Lord of the Desert nfr n ra = Beautiful child of Ra nSni = Rage of the storm sdA n.f pt = Before he the sky trembles   sxr aApp = Who overthrows Apep TAy = The Male wDa = he who is judged (epithet of Seth) wd nSni = Who creates rage wd Snn = Who inflicts illness/ pain wh(i)-sp.f =Unsuccessful wr HkAw = Great of magic 𓅨𓂋𓎛𓂓𓏥𓀭  , 𓅨𓎛𓂓𓂓𓂓𓃫 (Ritner) wr Sfyt = He of great respect wsr xpS.f = He with the mighty arm xAst.f= he of the foreign land, desert xfty n Hr(w) = The enemy of Horu/Horus XAXAt(i) = The storm

|Offerings| Biscuits, Wheat Bread, Barley, Flat Bread, Millet, Oat, Sour Dough, Small Cakes, Wheat, Beer, Barley Beer, Honey Mead, Almond Milk, Milk, Cream, Water, Red Wine, Beef, Chicken, Duck, MeatFat, Fish, Goat, Hen, Lamb, Mutton, Sheep, Wild Game, Almonds, Blackeye Pea, Fava Bean, Corn Nut, Fruit Seeds, Lima Bean, Lotus Seed, Lima Bean, Pistachio, Walnut, Red Fruit/Veggies, Goat Cheese, Grain Cereal, Honey, Coriander, Red Salt, Acacia, Cherry, Red Wood, Red Flowers, Nightshade, Red Gems, Bloodstone, NO PORK/SEASALT

Invocation: Oh he with the great roar Who is upon the rage of the storm Who created the storms He of great power to destroy his enemies Destroyer of the damned one (Apep) Protect me as you do Ra from Apep Oh great red one Who are great of magic Before he the sky trembles

Prayer to Set: I am the storm of above and below He who makes the dark sky glow The lord of strength and of great power I who make the mighty cower Hear me as I make the sky quake As I guard the world from a beastly snake Hear he who does not stay still For it's my role I will fulfill

[desertandstorm]

Mini Set guide

Historical Info  Names: Set, Sutekh, Seth, Seteh Epithets: Lord of the Desert, Ruler of the South,  Pantheon: Kemetic/ Egyptian Condensed list of domains: The red land (upper Egypt), deserts, chaos, war, foreigners, storms Symbols: The Was (war) sceptor, ankh, sha animal Offering ideas: things in red, iron, weapons, desert iconography (cacti, sand, etc...), lettuce Fun fact: in the early early days of Egypt, Set was seen as a deity residing over love. That’s right our good pal Set was invoked for love spells and put on amulets to help with love.

UPG

Set in my experience is a very upfront entity, that is if he wants something it’ll be known. When he first tried to contact me (and really the only time he’s contacted me) it wasn’t with the usual “oh if you see lots of x it means y” no it was tinnitus that physically hurt and the x-box turning on and off on its own. Yes, that could be taken as sooo many other things, but I have my reasons for interpreting them that way. 

Snacks! I swear these are the most common offerings I feel compelled to give. Every time I have a cookie or some baked rolls, there’s always that pull to drop some off at his alter. 

Even though he’s a very upfront entity, he isn’t really the most involved if that makes sense. Again this is my personal relationship, but anyways, I’ve been worshiping him for roughly 2 years now (April 21, 2018) and honestly there hasn’t been any like “life changing” moments. It’s a common sight on social media platforms to see “well I did this and this with x and y said this to me and yadayadayada” and like worded statements, but the truth is that probably isn’t going to happen especially with Set. In Kemetic circles, him just disappearing for months is a bit notorious. 

He cares! He might not always answer every meditation session or hang out with you, but for all my sui/ci/dal breakdowns on his alter things changed for the better. 

Worship inspiration There is no right way to honor him, but these are small things I like to do

Offer historical offerings (see top of post)

Make him things- I’ve painted, sculpted, and tried experimental photography for Him lol

Dedicate new hobbies and ventures to Him

Collect trinkets while traveling

I have a travel alter I put stuff in

Just try new things in general 

Some physical fitness- if you can’t work out, just try some light stretching or maybe drink more water in His name

extra points for martial arts

Research Him (and share your findings)- the best way to beat misinformation is with the right info!

Don’t forget to pray/ talk to Him- This can go two ways: both we get caught up trying to get the “perfect” offering or trying to look good for the community, that we forget to actually talk and the fact Heka is very much centered around the belief that words hold power. When you dedicate praise and blessings and actually mean it, it’s basically the equivalent of offering something physical. 

[spookygator]

I realized Set would be the type for a mini skirt with a slit in it for mobility purposes, and a whole damn outfit idea came out of it so here we are. 

[bandakajuwes]

“Set: Aquél ante quien el cielo tiembla”

Últimamente he estado lo suficientemente ocupada como para dejar mi investigación hermética de un lado. Sin embargo, las obligaciones iniciáticas siguen en pie, y por lo tanto las interacciones entre el mundo iniciático y el iniciado también.  Este escrito no solo lo hago para que  personas de habla hipana puedan conocer un poco más de esta deidad (y por supuesto, apreciar su belleza), sino por una especie de “tributo” hacia la deidad misma, en la cual he llegado a reconocer un aliado ,que -a pesar de los eones del tiempo- me ha buscado y encontrado. 

He visto y tratado de comprender la devoción de los creyentes de la religión del lugar de la tierra negra -del Kemet- el Kemetismo. La relación de los devotos con sus deidades patronales es de interés descomunal, pues no sólo se han roto las barreras de la cortesía -en la mayoría de los casos- sino que ha alcanzado estratos en los que el término “utilidad mutua” se queda corto. Mi primer acercamiento al Kemetismo surgió a través de la interacción de la deidad Sutekh, mejor conocido como “Set”. Set es, a menudo, una deidad catalogada como “trickster” debido a su naturaleza caótica y ,a menudo, juguetona. Pero la impronta de Set no se estanca en eso, sino que asiende a niveles de beneficio mutuo, de la deidad para con su devoto y viceversa. Sin embargo debemos destacar que al ser una entidad de naturaleza caótica o “trickster” la gente tiende a asustarse un poco, preguntándose a qué  se debe el persistente interés de una deidad de la índole hacia ellos, mortales aparentemente promedio. Usualmente dicha pregunta viene acompañada de sospechas sobre posibles desgracias, pues cuando uno estudia a otros autores  se podrá dar cuenta que el prejuicio principal del dios es su supuesta “maldad”. Pero conociendo la naturaleza “destructora” de Set, me he podido dar cuenta de que sabiendo aprovechar lo que él  tiene que ofrecer, se pueden realizar grandes cambios de vida.

Dichos cambios,  benéficos en su mayoría,  podrán ser radicales e intensos, pero están destinados al mejoramiento propio. Set vendrá como un fuerte huracán a destruir todo aquello que ya no sea necesario, y en caso de que el Señor de la gran fuerza decida quedarse -no por un corto tiempo- siempre es mejor saber trabajar bajo su mando.

Si algo he conocido con mis dioses patronos -con Tezcatlipoca, principalmente- es que ningún dios podrá ayudarte mientras no te perfecciones y te ayudes a ti mismo. Esto similarmente aplica a Set, pues siendo “aquél que se encuentra entre el fuego”, su carácter asciende de lo ignoto a lo expansible. Igual que un fuego la voluntad de Set obra con vesania, no se detiene hasta conseguir su objetivo, no se detiene hasta que ya no hay nada más que obtener. Su fuego no es un fuego común,  su fuego es el fuego que calienta el atanor del alquimista para lograr la Opus Magnum, su fuego es imparable -violento- y no se preocupa por la cantidad de leña que hay que quemar,  pues es consciente de su poder; su fuego es la voluntad que nos ayuda a obtener los deseos de nuestro corazón. Y es precisamente en el corazón de cada guerrero en el que siempre se encontrará Set, en su rugido de guerra, en sus ojos como la furia de su fuego, y en su corazón como la tormenta que avanza y que nos lleva a los lugares menos esperados. ¿Será acaso que la deidad prefiera gente ambiciosa que lucha por su sueños? Probablemente. La palabra “sueños” es de suma importancia, pues es inicialmente Set quién alienta al neófito a “depertar”, a dejar de seguir soñando y salir de casa a trabajar por lo que quiere. Set llegará a tu vida y romperá el orden, pero ¿acaso dicho orden y rutina esta haciendo algo beneficioso por ti o por tu entorno? En la mayoría de los casos las personas siguen rutinas monótonas y degradantes que en nada contribuyen tanto en el perfeccionamiento físico como espiritual/mental, y es -tristemente- dichas rutinas las que usualmente llegar a ocupar el lugar de “leyes” en nuestras vidas.

Nos regimos por una serie de leyes y programaciones que no forzosamente son buenas, y que en lugar de alentarnos a seguir adelante, nos limitan a nuestra zona de confort. Pero recordemos, Set es “el rompedor de leyes”, y considerando la clase de nocivas leyes por las muchas personas se rigen, ¿no es acaso ésto algo benéfico?  Set está ahí para ayudarte a crecer, a seguir adelante, para ayudarte a deshacerte de todas las cosas que ya no te hacen falta (sean traumas o programaciones  que te impiden adquirir la consciencia).

Muchas personas a menudo describen a Set como una entidad destructiva, y es verdad cuando se le califica de tal modo siempre y cuando recordemos que toda destrucción viene seguida por un nacimiento. A caso, ¿es por esto por lo que la presencia del señor rojo resulta tan incómoda  para muchas personas? Set te forzará a examinar las cosas que te hacen sentir incómodo, te alentará a analizar tu sombra, a descubrir esa parte de tu ser que muchas veces reprimiste por miedo a ser rechazado o juzgado por una sociedad que a medundo resulta mediocre e hipócrita. Set te forzará a dejar de procrastinar, a romper las barreras que te impiden vivir la vida que sueñas pero que no te atreves a conseguir. Set es el enemigo de la inmutabilidad. Es la inmutabilidad y la indiferencia las cualidades que a menudo resultan más negativas e injustas tanto dentro de un individuo como tal, como dentro de un organismo. La pasividad resulta un desafío directo a la naturaleza volátil de Set. ¿Es acaso realmente vida aquella que se vive escondido? ¿pasivo?  Hacer las cosas que quieres resultar�� difícil,  pero es mas difícil mantenerte en un lugar en el que no puedes moverte.

Escrito realizado por Tezcatl S. Créditos a Paizo Publishing por la imagen

[parsley-sage-rosemary-n-thyme]

When I say these two could be best friends, I mean it.

Set: I'm really good at impressions

Loki: ok, prove it

Set: ok I'll do an impression of your parents

Set: *walks away*

[sunlitdivination]

Deity Dialogue » Set 🖤 for @melkatsudonn

Across the broad desert, both seeker and guide walk hand in hand. Set is a chimera of forms; sometimes a sleek black stallion, other times his original depiction, and in others still, varying creatures that suit his whim, but always—always dark, a picture of totality; the presence of all colors as they’ve ever been.

“Almost,” he whispers softly, sweetly. The sun above soaks your brow, the hot tongue of wind scalding beneath your billowing clothes and yet you press on. It is so close you can taste the salt of success on your tongue. There, in the distance the ivory city looming; the construction of your dreams. There he is with you, laughing. You can feel the strength of his wild joy.

At the crest of the high point, at the heart of the sands he says: “Soon.” The city seems no nearer and yet you nod, knowing it as truth. “Move steadily. The path is set—and I am always with you.”

You grin, mopping your brow. “Praise be unto the Storm,” you say, heart smiling.

The emotion is emotion shared; you feel love flow in a circuit between you. Loyalty is hot like fire in your blood, like a warsong, and now in the form of a proud bird he flies high into the pale horizon, always seeking your greatest good, leading you ever closer. Triumph, transcendence; a birth is coming. Your careful steps will make the path.

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[the-typhonian]

After describing some Old Kingdom finds, Petrie speaks of "the far later limestone stela of Set and Hathor (XLIII). The heads are covered with gold leaf, put on carelessly, and spreading irregularly 1/4 inch beyond the outline." _Naqada and Ballas_, page 5

[theheartroad]

The book is Egyptian Mythology by Geraldine Pinch.

[ofspeckledplumage]

Set: the Perfect God

SET: 

God of thunder, lord of storms: Did you hear the rain? The day your brother died- Did you grieve then? Later? Never? For you knew from the start- Chaos has a purpose. Even if it hurts. Order can stagnate, fester- And you clean away decay. New things grow only when the old is stripped away. You knew: Everyone needs a god. And everyone needs to face the storm. 

Were you unpopular then, great one? Well, you were named Thief of the Dawn, and Perhaps you have stolen yourself a new day. Your children come to you: Hearts asunder, your name on their tongue, Begging for a storm.

[sayhamira0]

Black Sayha Mira

[suthex]

[authentically-avalon]

Ahhh I was finally able to purchase Set's chair! Pretty sure all of the Egyptian is fake but I love it. Set is a little naked for now but I'm sure he won't mind.

[sunlitdivination]

Deity Dialogue » Set

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“Where interest tries and fails anew the world, it calls; alive in you—”

The skin of the bridge is granite, the avenue broad, flaring into a web of filigree as the slabs raise into railing. You stand shoulder to shoulder with the god Set, a powerful umber-colored energy in the shape of a man, dark sclera framing a pair of blood-and-cornflower eyes. You feel at home if not a little nervous, daunted by the shape he has chosen; yet you can make out the hint of a smile in the undulating folds of his energy.

“Still at work?” He asks. There it is; the echo of voices untold, styled into the choir of generations. Your brows raise and you exhale softly, the horizon to a coming smile. “Still working on it, yeah,” you say, fumbling. “I just am not sure how to…” He supplies: “Move forward?”

Your grin is earnest, albeit a little pained. “You could say that,” you complain. “I just feel stuck. I don’t understand what I’m missing.” Set stares unblinking. It is difficult to hold his gaze.

“You must drop your guard,” he says. “The issue is the ego as it tries to protect itself.” You blink, taken aback. “Anything perceived as a threat goes ignored, including the things that might serve you.” You squint at skyline, where the golden dawn is slowly rising. You try to consider what he’s said.

“But what if I’m wrong?” You ask, nebulous unease churning.

“Young one, you are yet waiting for something to infiltrate your mind; a piece of information or idea with the power to set you free.” Sets says. "But nothing has the power to do this. It is now up to you to decide what you believe.” As he speaks, the dark fire of his energy burns with increased intensity.

“So much awaits you,” he whispers, “for he who overcomes his own self is enriched for it.” But this seems to agitate you all the more. “Overcome myself?” You repeat, tasting the words and finding them bitter.

“Not through subjugation. Try: experimentation. The elimination of doubt. Think it over,” he says, closing his burning eyes. In his contemplation he is an obelisk of pure night, a plume of black smoke; the purity of entropy which gives birth to life again—the opposition of brightness and the absence of thought. Admiring, you watch him closely; you wonder if this is not what it means to be free.

[the-typhonian]

Exploring Religion in Ancient Egypt

[theheartroad]

(Fake) Rule of Thumb for the Netjeru:

1. Everyone is the Sun

2. Everyone is the Nile.

3. Except Set who is the opposite of those things, because no one likes him. Except when they like him.