Forms of the Horned God

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Very interesting. Thank you for sharing Ase.

So, do you feel Herne is another aspect of Woden/Odin? Or the reverse? Or is the Horned God the culmination of all of those beings.


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All the beings mentioned culminate to form the Horned God in his entirety. Considering gods like Pan and Cernunnos coming from different cultures, each God and spirit should be taken into consideration as their own being. However, these beings share similarities that link them together. Not to mention different gods begin to merge when cultures clash, and that brings them under the guise of one being for a different reason all together. Odin and Herne are their separate deities, but make up the presence of the Horned God.

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Ah, excellent.


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I'm just going to add some more to this a bit. The first few rites will be all under the dedication of the great God Pan,further exploring his roles.
The General Devotion
Let an image of a goat stand before you, adorned with flowers and blessed with water. A holy oil be used to anoint the idol, should the practitioner have one. If no idol is present, paint or carve his image on whatever is accessible. If not possible, let the world be your idol, and the earth your temple. Begin the rite by song, hymns to the god's glories and powers. Walk around the object of worship deosil if possible. If not, sit before the idol with arms outstretched. State your intentions in performing this rite, and offer prayers as offering first. Prayers made by the practitioner are best, but I'll add some later on. Afterwards present the gift of bread, fruit, cake, or any other food in front of the idol. Bless the food thus:
"I here by hallow and purify this meal to the Horned One Pan,
Great Spirit of the Living Field
All-consuming Flame of Lust and Desire
Master Goat, Honored King
See this meal and take what you will"
Now present the drink in front of the idol and bless it thus:
"I here by hallow and purify this drink to the Horned One Pan
Great Spirit of the wild and tame
Long-forgotten God of the World
Master Goat, Honored King
See this drink and take what you will"
Lift your hands and say
"Great Pan Oh Great Pan
Of the Earth and all above and below
See these gifts presented before you
And take what you will
And afterwards let us partake of the rest"
Talk to him as you wait for a sign of the Lord's finishing of the meal. Then ask permission from Pan to finish the meal, and once done, commune with the Goat, giving him reverence and petitioning him with your needs and wants. End the rite by reciting:
"Master Satyr Hail!
Blessed are those who see your power
Blessed is you who shows your power
Thank you good Lord Pan for this communion with you
And may you forever keep us in your eyes"
The rite can be added on or modified depending on the situation. I add that the offering can be consumed as a sharing of the meal with the god, but one must still ask permission before partaking of the food.

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