Lately, there’s been a lot going on in the world… But, you shouldn’t let
it get to you. Common people are too susceptible to occult knowledge.
The worst thing a magician can do is lose control. Always do what
must be done, and you’ll be fine.

Anyway… Now we’ll get into the magic of Greece.

Greece is known as the birthplace of Western philosophy and
rationality, but… The art of curses advanced right alongside them.
Philosophers such as Socrates, Thales, and Plato were Greek, but… It
was also the home to legendary enchantresses.

For example, there was Medea, the passionate sorceress of Colchis.
She was a witch who didn’t hesitate to kill her brother, or even her own
children.

Then there was Circe, daughter of Helios, who was an expert in both
poison and medicine. Without Hermes’ help, the legendary Odysseus
would have been changed into a pig.

… These may have only been myths, but reading between the lines you
can see Greece’s views on magic. Greek magic began to take shape
around the 8th century B.C.

It was around the same time that the poleis, or city-states, were
developing. Like many ancient civilizations, they worshipped protector
gods. There were temples that priestesses tended; these women would
double as oracles.

Gradually, however, these ceremonies were performed in secret rather
than in public. The reason for this was the people’s desire to
monopolize the power of the gods. They copied the barbaric practices
of legend: sacrifices, drinking, orgiastic festivals…

Dangerous acts such as these became widespread. Apollo, Dionysus,
Orpheus… These were the gods they invoked when performing the
rituals.

Teachings originally meant to bring salvation to the body and soul fell
into mere drunken orgies… luring people to the hideous path of
immorality. Necrophilia, using babies for potion ingredients… This is
where the abominable “black arts” began…