Necromancy is an ancient art of dark magic. Since ancient times, its followers have inspired fear and awe of the crowd. The reason for this is their ability to appeal to the souls of the deceased and use their power. And even after many centuries, the art of necromancy was not only not quenched, but even strengthened, becoming the basis for many cults and sects.
But let's find out how true the legends of necromancers are. Are black magicians capable of controlling the energy of other creatures? And what fate awaits the one who dared to disturb the sleep of the dead?
Call to the Dead Flesh
The first necromancers appeared at the dawn of civilization. They were priests and shamans who used the bones and organs of animals to look into the future or learn the will of the ancient gods. Naturally, these were primitive rituals, very far from real magic. However, even then they were in great demand and respect. Take, for example, Ancient Rome. The writings of historians describe in detail the ritual of fortune telling on bird bones, which was conducted by their chief priest. Without such a rite, not a single important campaign began, and even the king could not challenge his decisions.
And there are a great many similar examples in history. But what is most striking is that such rituals were practiced by many ancient civilizations. And this despite the fact that most of them were completely isolated and could not take magic spells from each other.
Exaltation of the cult of the dead in ancient Egypt
Nevertheless, Ancient Egypt is rightfully considered the birthplace of necromancy. Here the priests first realized how powerful the influence of the dead on the living can be. That is why death was treated with such reverence and scrupulousness. What are the tombs of the pharaohs themselves in the pyramids, prepared for their afterlife?
Also, the Egyptians were the first to experiment with mystical rituals and spells. And according to the legends, their work was crowned with great success. They not only were able to call the souls of the dead, but also learned to control their strength. Therefore, for this civilization, necromancy became a part of culture and was taken for granted.
Ultimately, the Egyptians created a special treatise, which was called the "Book of the Dead." It was a four-meter scroll made of papyrus. In it, the ancient priests recorded part of their knowledge of the dead and the afterlife. Consequently, the Book of the Dead is the first known manual on necromancy that has survived to this day.
The origins of the word "necromancy"
But, despite all the labors of the Egyptians, the very word "necromancy" came to us from Ancient Greece, which means fortune telling on the bones. Therefore, it is this country that needs to be considered the starting point from where this dark science has spread throughout the world.
As for the religion of the Hellenes themselves, they also believed in life after death. There is ample evidence that in ancient Greece there were cults of worship of the god of the underworld and the death of Hades. His priests not only gave praise and sacrifices to their deity, but also performed many sacraments and rituals. For example, they often used the bones of the dead in order to find out both their own future and the fate of the entire state.
Necromancy and Christianity
With the advent of Christianity, the life of the dark magicians became complicated. After all, priests assured everyone that necromancy was a diabolical teaching, and all its followers sold their soul to Satan. Because of this, students of the cult of death began to actively pursue and issue the Inquisition, and she, as you know, the conversation with such people was very short.
That is why the necromancers began to hide, practicing their art away from human eyes. Fortunately, their mastery only grew stronger from this, because real mysticism does not need general approval. Indeed, for the adepts of death, their own goals and aspirations are much more important.
Necromancy today
The times of church taboos are long behind, and those who want to learn the secrets of dark art are no longer burned at the stake. However, this does not mean that now real mysticism awaits people at every turn. No, in reality it is just the opposite.
Even today, true necromancers try to avoid the attention of mere mortals. Who knows, perhaps the reason for this was a long-standing habit, or for many long years of detachment, they fell in love with loneliness. But the fact remains: necromancy is magic that lives away from the real world.
And yet this does not mean that all dark magicians live somewhere in dense forests or in secret caves and do not appear in society. No, many of them are ordinary people who do not stand out from the crowd. Looking at this, you can’t say that he is an adherent of the cult of death. But with the advent of night, their lifestyle changes radically.
What is necromancy and what is its essence?
But let's leave the story behind and go directly to necromancy itself. In particular, let's talk about what the dark priests are capable of and what kind of things they do? After all, the only way to know the essence of this mystical art.
So, first of all, necromancy is the science of the energy of death. It should be noted that this type of mystical power hangs not only around the dead, but also near the living. After all, any body is perishable, which means it is subject to the influence of death.
Nevertheless, the necromancer is much closer to the dead, because it is with them that he spends most of his time. Studying ancient art, he learns to control the energy of death and subjugate the souls of the dead. This is necessary in order to use them for their own purposes, known only to him.
For example, a necromancer may appeal to the spirit of a deceased person and find out the circumstances of his death. Or, having called a strong ghost, ask him about upcoming events. Perhaps some readers will now think: “How is this possible, are the dead able to predict fate?” Well, as the necromancers themselves assure, the underworld lives by different rules, and time flows there in a completely different way. Therefore, some spirits are aware of the events of the future, albeit not too distant.
Simply put, necromancy is a mystical science of the dead. Having studied it, a person becomes more susceptible to the influence of the underworld, which allows him to appeal to the help of the dead. This is precisely the essence of necromancy.
Devil science or innocent magic?
In modern society, there is another well-established stereotype: all necromancers are minions of the devil. In general, this is not surprising, because the specificity of such magic itself prompts this idea, not to mention the fact that the church has been confirming this for many centuries in a row. But do all adherents of death do the will of the evil one?
It turns out that necromancy itself is not a weapon of evil. Yes, it works with dead energy, but this does not mean that it can be used only to the detriment of people. There are many examples of how necromancers helped others: removed the signs of "death", warned against troubles, protected from the effects of evil forces, and so on.
And yet there are bad magicians. In addition, adherents of this science are more likely than others to be tempted to use their skills for selfish purposes. After all, looking into the abyss, you need to remember that over time, and she will begin to stare at you.
Is the necromancer's soul cursed?
Both Christians and Muslims believe that all dark magicians go straight to hell after death. After all, according to the Holy Scriptures, it is precisely such a punishment that is supposed to be for sorcery and witchcraft.
But, as the necromancers themselves assure, this rule does not apply to them. They believe that after death their spirit will remain in this world, serving other followers of the cult of death. And some believe that they can even achieve immortality by perpetuating their body or transferring their energy to another person.
But, whatever one may say, it is believed that the soul of the necromancer is still damned. Therefore, the road to paradise is closed to him forever.
How to become a necromancer?
Now there are a huge number of books and manuals on how to take the path of the death mage. Alas, most of them are written just to collect as much money as possible from naive readers. Real applied necromancy is a hidden science, and therefore those who wish to comprehend it will have to sweat pretty.
In this case, a person will need to find a mentor who agrees to teach him the basics of dark art. After all, if you plunge into the world of the dead without an experienced guide, then there is a likelihood that there will be no return trip. Unfortunately, it is not written at the gate of the house that a necromancer witch or a lord of souls lives here, which means that such searches can take quite a long time.
But, as one ancient wisdom says: "The teacher appears only when the student is ready for this." Therefore, a person who really wants to learn necromancy will certainly find his mentor.
Rite of passage
Entering the master’s training, the student will have to pass a series of tests that will temper his soul and body. This is necessary in order to check the decisiveness and mood of a person, as well as to verify his moral stamina. Indeed, during the training he will have a very difficult time, and the voices of the dead will once again tempt him with sweet speeches.
That is why, at the beginning of their journey, the necromancers learn concentration and obedience. And only after they pass all the trials, they will be consecrated into adherents of the cult of the dead.
Learning the art of raising the dead
Real mysticism begins in the first days of training a young necromancer. Indeed, from now on, he has the right to attend all the rituals and ceremonies that his master conducts. And believe me, from many of them a normal person’s hair will stand on end.
Indeed, almost all necromancer magic spells require the presence of the remains of the dead. However, there are certain laws that state: the stronger the magic, the higher the level of materials used in it. For example, if the bones of any animal are suitable for small spells, then for the rituals of a higher order the presence of human remains is necessary.
Another obstacle to achieving magical heights may be the complexity of spells and rituals. So, the necromancer needs to learn not only the words of power, but also how to correctly draw various pictograms and runes. After all, the slightest inaccuracy will lead to terrifying consequences, which then can no longer be corrected.
Magic artifact
Interacting with the dead takes a lot of spiritual power from the necromancer. Therefore, they use special items - artifacts that can facilitate this task. Where do they get them?
Often artifacts are transferred from one magician to another, and the older they become, the greater their strength. Also, some magic items are created by the sorcerers themselves with the help of special rites and spells. For example, if you hold an ordinary mirror over a deceased for a day, it will absorb part of his soul. After this, the necromancer will be able to appeal to her at any time, and she will be obliged to respond to her.
However, those artifacts that are saturated with the energy of death possess the greatest power. Such items can be found at large burial sites, conflagrations, disasters, and so on. All necromancers strive to get at least a few of these things in their arsenal in order to resort to their strength at any time.
Time to go out
As mentioned earlier, today the church is not as strict with sorcerers and witches as before. In this regard, people increasingly began to resort to the services of "wizards" of all stripes and directions. These include necromancers who have been out of work for a long time. What can they offer their customers?
So, in most cases, adherents of the dark school offer people to talk with the soul of their deceased relatives or friends. Just do not confuse their rites with those sessions that mediums conduct. Necromancers do not let in the spirit of the dead and do not speak it with their mouths, they serve as intermediaries in communication, conveying to people what the souls of the dead told them.
Necromancers also remove various curses and evil eye, especially those made "to death." But at the same time, they can themselves send them to people, however, not every magician will do this. Everything already depends on the moral principles of the dark sorcerer. After all, necromancy is only a tool that can be used for various purposes, including insidious ones.
And spirit spellcasters can see both past and future events. Sometimes this helps to avoid future troubles or to understand why they happened before.
The Dangers of Dark Art
In conclusion, I want to talk about the dangers of necromancy. After all, only the most naive person will believe that communication with the dead passes without a trace, not to mention managing them.
As mentioned earlier, the necromancer forever loses the right to go to heaven, even if he uses his magic to benefit people. Also, after death, his spirit is likely to be "caught" by another sorcerer who wishes to increase his strength.
In addition, sometimes rituals do not go as they should, and then the necromancer has to pay for his mistake. For example, the dead can take part of his life force or even capture his body, turning the unlucky adherent into a submissive puppet. Therefore, the path of the dark magician is the lot of those few whose desire to know death is much higher than the desire to survive.