THE MONGOOSE:The mongoose, or palm-rat, is found throughout the Middle East. including Egypt and India. In some legends listing the weasel, the actual creature meant is the mongoose. The Mesopotamian goddess Ningilin was connected with this animal; this goddess was invoked in spells repelling snakes. SuperstitionsThe mongoose will always kill a cobra and is immune to the venom.(this is not true however, sometimes the mongoose loses the fight and dies).Magickal AttributesDefense, protection, destroying evil.For the capture and conviction of criminals of any kind. ChantSwiftly leaping, danger keepingIn a corner, impotent. Mongoose-power, come to our Defense. Destroy all ill intent. Corner, cage, with righteous rage, All those who threaten, harm, or kill. Imprison, bind, those of dark mind, Beneath the mongoose-power and will. |