The Helm of Awe

The Helm of Awe (Old Norse Ægishjálmr, pronounced “EYE-gis-hiowlm-er”) is a powerful protective symbol used by the Helm of aweVikings (Northmen, Norse or Normans) for the purpose of protection from illness, and disease. In Norse mythology it is said that it is a symbol that was worn between the eyes that induces fear in your enemies, and to protect against the abuse of power.

The Norse word Ægishjálmr, is translated in English “helm of awe” or “helm of terror.” The meaning of the name awe is to strike with fear and reverence; to influence by fear, terror or respect; as, his majesty awed them into silence.

These enemies of the people, and this abuse of power I will attempt to prove are actually found in the worms that humans are born with, and die with. They are both the creator, and destroyer of man. In order for the Norse to maintain their health in such brutal dark and cold environments, they developed various health methods with charms, plants and medical regimes to strike awe and terror in these worms. In a sense, to protect them against the abuse of power of these same said worms with the help of charms such as the “helm of awe.” (more…)

First Case of Ebola Confirmed in the United States

The United States now has one confirmed case of Ebola; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday, marking the first domestic appearance of the deadly virus that has ravaged swaths of continental Africa.

The as-yet unidentified patient is located in Dallas, officials say, effectively confirming a statement issued on Monday by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. The organization said that an unnamed patient was being tested for Ebola and had been placed in “strict isolation” due to the patient’s symptoms and recent travel history.

In a press conference, CDC Director Tom Frieden said the patient in question had been traveling in Liberia, where he may have contracted the disease. He returned to the United States on the 20th of September, after which he sought care.

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The Infant Hercules Strangles the Serpent (Worm)

In ancient Greek mythology, the warfare between the newly incarnated soul into the flesh was symbolized in the myth of Hercules and serpentthe two giant serpents and Hercules. The story relates that while the half-man and half-god Hercules was an infant in his cradle, the Greek goddess Hera (Roman Juno – protector and special counselor of the state) had sent poisonous serpents to kill the child, but he instead strangled the two great snakes that were seeking to devour him.

Hercules was known as a God of heroes, sports, athletes, health, agriculture, and fertility to name a few. Behind this great immortal story of him as an infant, is one of the secret keys to alchemy and health, in which every man and woman is threatened by the devouring jaws of the serpent at the very movement of their incarnation. It also shows the role in which the state aids the snakes, and how we must be wise as serpents and strong as the God of health, Hercules in order to outsmart and kill these man devouring creatures.

I have written on this subject before, how in ancient mythology the serpent and dragon often symbolized the worms that inhabit all humans on earth. Heroes such as the child Hercules killing the two great serpents were stories of the health of man, conquering the animal flesh and outwitting the state to ensure that the worm does not conquer you to lead to an early death. (more…)

Israel Bans Fluoride From Drinking Water

Here is some good news for Israel.fluoride water

Israel to discontinue fluoridation of tap water as health minister ends program, 5.3 million residents to lose controversial additive:

Israeli tap water will no longer contain fluoride after Tuesday, following a decree by Health Minister Yael German earlier this month discontinuing the practice.

The decision has been lauded by various rights groups, but criticized by many in the medical and dental communities as a serious mistake. (more…)

The Healing Temples of the God Asclepius

“Pure must be he who enters the fragrant temple”Temple of Asclepius

The healing temples of the God Asclepius in ancient Crete and Greece were some of the most famous medical treatment centers (hospitals) ever built in the old world. They were the first sacred structures constructed specifically for the purpose of medical care. These healing temples were named after the Greek God of wisdom, medicine, healing, rejuvenation and physicians,  known as ‘Asclepius’.

Asclepius was the most important healer god of antiquity who brought prosperity to the ancient Greeks and Cretans in the 5th-1st centuries BC. These ancient physicians who served in these temples were also some of the first organized world wide priesthood who traveled the world in order to work for kings, and also themselves because their medical skills were in extreme demand.

They were a hereditary priesthood who at first only admitted family into the medical Brotherhood, and were known by various names throughout history such as the Sons of Asclepius or the Asklepiadi, Koans (Kohen or Kohanim) of Kos, Centaurs, (koan-taurs), the Curetes, and Telchines to name a few. Later in the West, such as in Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Britain, they would be known as the Druids and Culdees. (more…)

The Tooth Worm as Hell’s Demon

The picture  to the right is of an 18th Century ivory carving fromWorms - Toothworm Southern France titled “The Tooth Worm as Hell’s Demon.” The artist created two (10.5 cm height) molar teeth out of ivory showing the infernal torments of a toothache as a battle with the “tooth worm”.

What many people do not understand today, is that before the advent of the current medical establishment, many ancient cultures had believed that worms were the cause of various illnesses and diseases such as tooth decay known as cavities today.

For example, the Chinese believed there were worms in the teeth that caused tooth decay and pain. They had several remedies that they employed successfully to kill these worms.

The ancient Babylonians had also believed that worms in the form of demons had caused diseases in people. They would actually distinguish one demon from another just as the modern medical establishment distinguishes one disease from another. Ashakku was the demon of a wasting disease, and Akhkhazu, the ‘seizer,’ was the demon of liver troubles who brings fever and plagues and is a member of a trio of female demons.

It is well know today that many animals such as sheep, cattle and horses suffer from various types of worms that infest the liver known as liver flukes. It only makes perfect sense that we humans can suffer from the same type of worm infestations.

The legend of the tooth worm is said to have come out of Mesopotamia around 1800 B.C. Here is an actual ancient Babylonian text dated to approximately this period that relates a demon with a toothache being caused by a worm;

‘After Anu had created the heavens
The heavens created the earth.
The earth created the rivers.
The rivers created the canals,
The canals created the marsh,
The marsh created the worm.
Then came the worm weeping before the smash;
Before Ea came her tears:
“What wilt thou give me for my food?
What wilt thou give me as mine to destroy?”
“I will give thee the ripe figs and soft pomegranates.”
“Me! What are these ripe figs to me And soft pomegranates?
lift me up. between the teeth and the Jaw-bone set me,
That I may destroy the blood of the teeth,
And ruin their strength,
Grasp the prong and seize the roof’

In order to expel these demon worms, the Babylonians had a cure that involved the words below in this incantation text;

Out! Out I Far away! Far away
Shame! Shame 1 Perish! Perish!
Turn thy body! Out! Far away
From my body go out!
From my body far away!
From my body, for shame
From my body perish
From my body turn
From ray body thy body!
Into my body do not return
To my body do not approach
In my body do not dwell!
On my body do not press!
By Shamash, the mighty, be exorcised I
By Ea, lord of all, be exorcised!
By Marduk, chief exerciser of the gods, be exorcised!
By the Are-god, who burns you, be exorcised!
From my body be ye separated!’

Worms - ApocalypseAnother interesting note is the biblical connections to Babylon, demons and worms in the Apocalypse. A place of hell, fire and gnashing teeth. The bible coincides with the ancient text above perfectly, and we must ask ourselves today, “Is there any truth in The Tooth Worm as Hell’s Demon?”

Below are the biblical texts of the Apocalypse in relation to Babylon, hell, demons and worms.

Babylon is become a habitation of demons. They cried out as they saw the smoke of her burning. Her smoke goeth up unto the ages of the ages (Apoc. xviii. 2, 18; xix. 3).

He opened the pit of the abyss, and there went up a smoke out of the pit as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun was darkened, and the air, by the smoke of the pit (Apoc. ix. 2).

Out of the mouth of the horses went forth fire and smoke and brimstone ; by these was the third part of men killed, by the fire and by the smoke and by the brimstone (Apoc. ix. 17, 18).

If any one adores the beast he shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God mixed with unmixed wine in the cup of His anger, and shall be tormented with fire and brimstone (Apoc. xvi. 9, 10).

The fourth angel poured out his bowl upon the sun; and it was given unto it to scorch men with fire; therefore men were scorched with great heat (Apoc. xvi. 8, 9).

They were cast into a lake burning with fire and brimstone (Apoc. xix. 20; xx. 14, 15; xxi. 8).

Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit shall be hewn down and cast into the fire (Matt. iii. 10; Luke iii. 9).

The Son of man shall send His angels, and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that cause stumbling and them that do iniquity, and shall cast them into a furnace of fire (Matt. xiii. 41, 42, 50).

The King shall say to them that are on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into eternal fire, prepared for the devil and his angels (Matt. xxv. 41).

They shall be sent into everlasting fire, into the hell of fire, where their worm shall not die, and the fire shall not be quenched (Matt, xviii. 8, 9; Mark ix. 43-49).