Lamen (magic) explained

A lamen (Latin, meaning "plate") is a magical pendant or breastplate worn around the neck so that it hangs upon the breast over the heart.[1] Its uses vary but, most commonly, the term refers to a symbol of authority and a focus of magical energies.[2] Aleister Crowley described the lamen as "a sort of coat of arms. It expresses the character and powers of the wearer."[3] Crowley and DuQuette have proposed that the magical lamen might be a modern adaptation of the priestly breastplate of the ancient Hebrews.[4] [5]

The magician may wear a lamen as a representation of his personal relation to his godhead or the universal forces of balance and enlightenment.

Within group ceremony, lamens are frequently worn as symbols of particular offices or roles within the ritual work.[6] Many magical orders also use a particular lamen design to show membership and align energies of individual members with the group dynamic.

Various magical orders use lamens in one or more of these ways, including Ordo Templi Orientis[7] and Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.

Lamens may also be used by magicians to evoke certain spirits of the Key of Solomon.[8] Specialized lamens are also used in the workings described in The Book of Abramelin.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Greer, John Michael. Circles of power : an introduction to Hermetic magic. 9781904658856. Third . London. 180–181. 960711730. March 2017.
  2. Book: Israel., Regardie. The Golden Dawn : a complete course in practical ceremonial magic : the original account of the teachings, rites, and ceremonies of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (Stella Matutina). 1989. Llewellyn Publications. Monnastre, Cris, 1946-, Weschcke, Carl Llewellyn, 1930-2015.. 0875426638. 6th, rev. and enl.. St. Paul, Minn., U.S.A.. 21907195.
  3. Book: Crowley, Aleister . Chapter XX: Talismans: The Lamen: The Pantacle . . Phoenix, AZ . Falcon Press . 1973.
  4. Book: ALEISTER., CROWLEY. MAGICK.. 2017. LULU COM. 9781387338436. [S.l.]. 66. 1014451350.
  5. Book: Enochian vision magick : an introduction and practical guide to the magick of Dr. John Dee and Edward Kelley. DuQuette, Lon Milo. 2008. WeiserBooks. 9781609250133. San Francisco, CA. 37. 772197864.
  6. Book: Secrets of a Golden Dawn temple : the alchemy and crafting of magickal implements. Cicero, Chic. 1992. Llewellyn Publications. Cicero, Sandra Tabatha, 1959-. 0875421504. 1st. St. Paul, Minn., U.S.A.. 25632048.
  7. Web site: Vintage Thelema Lodge Account of the Lamen of OTO – Zero Equals Two!. zeroequalstwo.net. 21 January 2015 . en-US. 2018-01-22.
  8. Book: The key of Solomon the King (Clavicula Salomonis). 2000. Samuel Weiser. Solomon, King of Israel,, Mathers, S. L. MacGregor (Samuel Liddell MacGregor), 1854-1918. 9780877289319. York Beach, Me.. 42863281.
  9. Book: century., Abraham ben Simeon, of Worms, active 15th. The book of the sacred magic of Abramelin the mage, as delivered by Abraham the Jew unto his son Lamech, A.D. 1458. 1975. Dover Publications. Mathers, S. L. MacGregor (Samuel Liddell MacGregor), 1854-1918.. 0486232115. New York. 1990985.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Lamen (magic)".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.