In our age of high technology in magic and uncleanpower is seriously believed by few people. However, interest in all sorts of mysticism is not quenched. About unreal beings and entities often make films and publish books. In this genre of art you can meet your own specific terms. Here, for example, the Sabbath. What it is?
Classical interpretation
According to the most popular version, Satanismis the exact opposite of Christianity. Since the Orthodox faith appeared earlier, its dark reflection was forced to borrow and distort all church rituals and events. At that time, while believers gather in temples for worship, the subjects of Satan go to the Sabbath. What it is?
This event is held in remoteplaces, most often on the tops of high hills and mountains, always blown by the winds. Witches, demons, and other impure creatures pay homage to Satan, they dance all night, conduct black rituals, and indulge in orgies. Briefly answer what the Sabbath means, you can as follows: the collection of witches, during which things are done, the most disgusting to God and traditional religion. This concept was formulated and voiced in the period of early Christianity.
The Witches Sabbath: Mystical Facts and Stories
It is believed that the meetings of Satan with his subjectsheld at least four times a year, on special days. In Russian culture, these are Kolyada (December 21-22), Maslenitsa (spring solstice - March 21), Ivan Kupala day (July 21) and autumn solstice (ancient harvest festival - September 21). Europeans believe that the Sabbath also takes place on Walpurgis Night - from April 30 to May 1. During this event, initiation ceremonies of new witches are held, human and animal sacrifices are made. Sabbath participants can drink blood and wine and glorify their leader in all possible ways. This is incredible to believe, but historical documents contain detailed descriptions and testimonies of people who once lived, who claim to have seen it all with their own eyes. Obtained for the most part, they were holy inquisitions during the witch hunt. Suspects in connection with the devil after terrible hours of torture and interrogation began to talk about how they visited the Sabbath. What is this event, and what are its details? The inquisitors often "helped" them by asking leading questions.
Bulgakov's version
Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov in histhe cult novel Master and Margarita describes in detail the coven of witches. The main character, hoping to meet her missing lover again, makes a deal with the devil himself and agrees to be queen at Satan’s Ball. How does she, being an ordinary woman, get there? It's simple: Azazello gives her a special cream. At the command of the demon, Margarita completely undresses and uses the means obtained. After that, instantly younger and becomes noticeably easier. Then, saddling a mop and shouting the word “Invisible!” Alone, she can hit the road, really invisible to people and completely free. Bulgakov describes in detail the Sabbath itself and the subsequent Satan's Ball, describing the rites and ceremonies that are held, as well as the public gathered there. All mystic lovers and those who are interested in this topic should read this work. Although the novel is actually much deeper and touches on many philosophical topics.
Modern interpretations and meanings
If you turn to explanatory dictionaries, you can stronglybe surprised. For example, among Jews, the time for rest is called shabash. The meaning and interpretation of the word is difficult to explain to a person who is far from Judaism. In this religion, the Sabbath is considered to be a special day in which one cannot work, one should only rest in body and soul, offer prayers to the Lord. Many Jews who have become Russified do not like much that what is sacred to them in our country is consonant with something bad and demonic. Sabbat - what is the interpretation of modern dictionaries? Most often this word is used to name the collection of witches and other followers of the devil. The definition of "sabbath" is used and in a figurative sense - to describe some kind of bad pastime or bad company. This is a curse, uttering which, the person literally calls all the participants of the meeting witches and sorcerers and casts serious doubts about the decency of their joint pastime.
