Basic Sumero-Druidic Ritual
altered by Rev Maskim Xul
original written by P.E.I. Bonewits,
Sally Eaton and others
Procession, lead by D1 and D2:
D1: Ga Ina Ia Dingiru
D2: We are here to honor the Gods.
D1: O Gingiru, Galu, zi-? ehu anna ga!
D2: O Gods, High Ones, Givers of Life - hear and answer us!
Processional song:
We come from the mountains,
Living in the mountains,
Ia Kur!
We come from the oceans,
Living in the oceans,
Ia Abzu!
We come from the fire,
Living in the fire,
Ia Bil!
We come from the breezes,
Living in the breezes,
Ia Lil!
Specifacation of ritiual:
Invocation of Azkak:
(English by Sally Eaton, Sumerian by Maskim Xul)
(visualization is a triangle shaped iris opening)
D1: Azkak, en-babu, en-zu, ehu ina ga. Ga zi Azkak-zi. Ehu zu-Azkak, ehu ga salamu-zu. Ia Azkak zi-gal. Ehu Azkak salamu ga!
D2: O Azkak, Lord of the Gates, Lord of Knowledge, open the ways for us. We walk in your footsteps, we walk your roads.
Reveal to us your teaching, reveal to us the way to walk in safety. We praise you for the brightness of your power.
Walk with us, Azkak!
D1: Ehu Azkak salamu ga!...
D2: ...protect us Azkak!
D1: Ehu Azkak salamu ga!...
D2: ...protect us Azkak!
D1: Ehu Azkak salamu ga!...
D2: ...protect us Azkak!
Chant:
We invoke thee Azkak, Opener of every Gate
We invoke thee Azkak, Opener of every Gate.
You shall reach us, You shall teach us and reveal our fate.
You shall reach us, You shall teach us and reveal our fate.
(repeat nine times)
Triad invocations and consecrating of the waters:
Nature: Fill main chalice with red wine and secondary chalice with water.
Hold them up and say:
D2: O spirits of the old times and of this place, our companions, our teachers, hallow these waters. Share with us the renewal of the Earth.
Share with us comfort, knowledge, and blessing. Speak to our hearts, that we may become one with you all...Behold the waters of life.
D1: Zi Abzu Zi Ga Zi Dingir, a-gal-gal. Ehu ina ga zi-zi-ki. Ehu ina ga salamu zu zi. Ehu ina ga Kutulu-zu me gal gal. Ia Abzu!
Sip from each chalice and passes to D2 then left, saying:
Behold the waters of life.
Asperging song/chant (Fur and Feathers) for while waters being passed.
Different minds, different bodies
different people, different selves
but the thing linking us all
is the abzu mighty and strong
(repeat nine times)
Ancestors:
D2: O people of the old times, our ancestors, our kindred, hallow these waters. Share with us the bond of life upon the Earth.
Share with us comfort, knowledge, and blessing. Speak to our hearts, that we may become one with you all ... Behold the waters of life!
D1: Lu-Abzu, A-gal-gal. Ehu ina ga zi-ki-gal. Ehu ina ga salamu zu zi. Ehu ina ga Kutulu-zu me gal gal. Ia Abzu!
Asperging song/chant:
It's the blood of the ancients,
That runs through our veins.
And the forms pass,
But the Circle of Life remains.
Gods as a whole:
D2: O Gods of the old times, our mothers, our fathers, hallow these waters. Share with us your power to regenerate the Earth. Share with us comfort,
knowledge, and blessing. Speak to our hearts, that we may become one with you all ... Behold the waters of life!
D1: Zi-zi dingir abzu, a-gal-gal. Ehu ina ga zi-zi-ki. Ehu ina ga salamu zu zi. Ehu ina ga Kutulu-zu me gal gal. Ia Abzu!
Praise offerings and major power raising:
The sacrifice: (diety names of holidays)
D2: Our praise goes up with thee on the wings of eagles; our voices are carried up to thee on the shoulders of the winds. Hear now, o N.__, o N.__,
we pray thee, as we offer up this sacrifice of life. Accept it we pray thee, and cleanse our hearts, giving to us of your slumber and life.
D1: Ia ia ia lil-gal ia abzu! Ehu ina a N.__ N.__ me-abzu-zi! Ina abzu zi-ga, ina zu-ga zi.
The Omen:
D2: Have you accepted our sacrifice of life and human effort? D1: Give unto us an omen!
Possible repitition of Praise offerings and Omen seeking, if needed.
D1: Rejoice! The N.__ and N.__ have accepted our sacrifices!
Meditation on personal needs:
Repetition on group needs: done by D1 & D2
Induction of Receptivity:
D1: Of what does Kia-Ama give, that we may know of the continual flow and renewal of life?
D2: The waters of life.
D1: From whence do these waters flow?
D2: From the Egurra ina Kia-Ama, the ever changing Azag.
D1: And how do we honor this gift that causes life?
D2: By partaking of the waters of life.
D1: Has Kia-Ama given forth Zi-Gal?
D2: She has.
D1: Then give me the waters!
Final consecration and sharing:
D1: N.__, N.__, ehu ina zi-ga! Ia a-gal! Ia ia ia Kia-Ama! Ehu Kia-Ama zi-zi-zu-gal .... Ehu Zia!
D2: O N.__, O N.__, hear us and answer us! Hallow these waters! We your children have praised you, and now we ask from you healing,
blessing, power and inspiration .... Behold the waters of life!
Passing song/chant:
Burn bright, flame within me,
Mighty black flame.
Of the people I do be,
And the people part of me,
All one in many parts,
A single fire of flaming Da'ath!
Meditation on reception of blessings and reinforcement of group bonds:
Affirmation of success:
D1: N.__ and N.__ have Bestowed upon us their power!
D2:Every time we invoke them, we become stronger and more alert to the needs of ourselves.
D1: With wisdom in our hearts, let us return to the realm of mortals, to do the will of the Gods and our own.
D2: Yet, before we leave, we must give thanks to those whom we called here today.
Thanking of the Entities involved:
D2: O N.__ and N.__,
D1: N.__ ina N.__,
D2: We thank you!
D1: Ia N.__ Ia N.__!
All: Ia ia ia!
D2: O Gods and Goddesses of the old times,
D1: Dingir Ilati Abzu
All: Ia ia ia!
D2: O people of the old times, our ancestors, our kindred,
D1: Lu-Abzu
All: Ia ia ia!
D2: O spirits of the old times, and of this place,
D1: Zi Abzu Zi Ki
All: Ia ia ia!
Closing of the Gates:
D2: O Azkak, Lord of the Gates, Lord of Knowledge, we thank you. Now let the Gates Between the Worlds be closed!
D1: A Azkak, En-Babu, Enzu, ia azkak!. Azkak, barra babu!
Libation:
D1: To thee we return this portion of thy bounty, o Abzu our source, even as we must someday return unto thee.
Final Benediction:
D1: Let us go out into the world, secure in the knowledge that our sacrifices have pleased the Gods and Goddesses,
and that we go forth upon the Earth under their protection.
D2: We have finished this ceremony!
D1: So be it!
All: Ia Abzu!
D1, D2: So mote it be, so it is done.