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Mandrake was much used by the Ancients, they used it for procuring rest and sleep in continued pain, inducing what is called the "Twilight Sleep of the Mandrake Root". Also used to treat melancholy, convulsions, rheumatic pains and scrofulous tumours. They mostly employed the bark of the root, either expressing the juice or infusing it in wine or water.The roots of Mandrake were supposed to bear a resemblance to the human form, on account of their habit of forking into two and shooting on each side. In the old Herbals we find them frequently figured as a male with a long beard, and a female with a very bushy head of hair. Many weird superstitions collected round the Mandrake root. As an amulet, it was once placed on mantelpieces to avert misfortune and to bring prosperity and happiness to the house. Bryony roots were often cut into fancy shapes and passed off as Mandrake, being even trained to grow in moulds till they assumed the desired forms. In Henry VIII's time quaint little images made from Bryony roots, cut into the figure of a man, with grains of millet inserted into the face as eyes, fetched high prices. They were known as puppettes or mammettes, and were accredited with magical powers. Italian ladies were known to pay as much as thirty golden ducats for similar artificial Mandrakes.
These roots are sought after till this day by Modern Witches. Mandrake is most commonly used in Love/Sex Magick! The Mandrake has even been mentioned in the Bible, in Genesis 30, as an aphrodisiac that helped to get Leah pregnant. A Mandrake root, placed on the mantel in the home, will give the house protection, fertility, and prosperity. Mandrake is also hung on the headboard for protection during sleep, and worn to prevent contraction of illnesse
Fireflies and summer sun in circles round we become as one. Singing songs at magick's hour we bring the winds and timeless powers. Turning inward, hand in hand we dance the hearth to heal the land. Standing silent, beneath the sky we catch the fire from out God's eye. Swaying breathless, beside the sea we call the Goddess so mote it be!
Our demo Aegri Somnia was released on Thursday, 9th August 2007, available for purchase directly from the band! The price for Bulgaria is 4 lv and 3 euro for foreign countries(shipping costs not included). If you have any questions, feel free to send us an e-mail: dimholtband@yahoo.com
