Magic block alternative refers to a substitute or replacement for the traditional magic blocks used in various applications. Magic blocks are popularly used in puzzles and educational games for children and adults. They consist of small cubes or blocks that can be rotated to create different patterns or images. However, with advancements in technology, virtual or digital alternatives to magic blocks have emerged. These alternatives often come in the form of mobile applications or software programs that simulate the experience of playing with magic blocks. Users can manipulate the virtual blocks on a screen using their fingers or a stylus.
The poppet later pops up with great zest in Greek culture. Called kolossoi, they were not only used for sympathetic magic (i.e. pin sticking) but to constrain ghosts, troublesome spirits, and even gods. They could also bind lovers together. Most anything you think about when you think about Voodoo dolls the Greeks were all about. The Tragedy writer Theocritus writes about burning and melting wax poppets to achieve love spells. (poppet candle magic! What didn’t the Greeks do? Geometry, philosophy, poppets and butt sex. Damn, they could party.)
The slaves torn from Africa brought with them their own fetishes and by fetish, i of course mean the traditional defintion of the attribution of religious or mystical qualities to inanimate objects Bocio. Eventually the doll did came to be able to store, harness and direct the owner s own spiritual power therebye containing spiritual powers, although it still did not represent another human being.
Users can manipulate the virtual blocks on a screen using their fingers or a stylus. One of the advantages of using a magic block alternative is the convenience and portability it offers. Unlike physical magic blocks, which can be bulky and easily lost, virtual alternatives can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, or computers.
Occult doll with tacks
Boy, did you piss me off today. So while you weren’t looking, i took a piece of your hair/clothing/belonging, went home and i am now sticking pins in it. You, of course, are having sudden unexplained pains in certain areas of your body.
This is the popular image of Voodoo Dolls. However, the use of such dolls not only for Voudon, but also across multiple cultures and history is much more varied. They are also used for healing, protection, love spells and spiritual guidance.The dolls are used as messengers to the spirit world. To accomplish this they are nailed to a tree in a graveyard with a message to the world beyond. .
As with any form of Magick, the assumption is always that symbolic actions performed with intent can have an effect in wider or spiritual realms and cause changes beyond the simple act itself. Thus the doll is not just a doll. They are made to have an empowerment potential which is activated when a piece of cloth, hair, rope, tack, etc is attached to it which can effect people or events.
So where so these dolls come from?
Voodoo dolls as we know them today are actually the combination of two sources: the Western African practice of Bocio and the european Poppet.
The European Poppet.
It is from the European Poppet that we get the pin sticking stereotype. The european Poppet uses what is called ‘sympathetic magic’. Whatever happens to the doll happens in the real world. Hence the pin sticking.
European folk magic has used the poppet since before Europe, actually. It traces back to Egypt. In 1100 BCE, the many enemies of Pharaoh Ramses III of Egypt (which included the women of his harem and a treasury official) used wax images of him to bring about his death.
The poppet later pops up with great zest in Greek culture. Called kolossoi, they were not only used for sympathetic magic (i.e. pin sticking) but to constrain ghosts, troublesome spirits, and even gods. They could also bind lovers together. Most anything you think about when you think about Voodoo dolls the Greeks were all about. The Tragedy writer Theocritus writes about burning and melting wax poppets to achieve love spells. (poppet candle magic! What didn’t the Greeks do? Geometry, philosophy, poppets and butt sex. Damn, they could party.)
They made their way into folk magic in europe. From there they branched off. Much like Tarot branches into both an esoteric art and playing cards, poppets exist as not only folk magic, but children’s dolls and then theater as they evolved into the modern day puppet. I would note that puppets as theatrical devices trace back to 1000BC in India and China. Never the less, the word puppet comes from poppet and the two traditions evolve and intersect in tangent with one another.
The influence of the European poppet on the Voodoo doll is greater than people realize, who assume it is purely an African invention popularized by slaves brought to the New World. The slaves did bring their own version which differs in some subtle but profound ways: bocio.
The African Bocio.
The slaves torn from Africa brought with them their own fetishes (and by fetish, i of course mean the traditional defintion of “the attribution of religious or mystical qualities to inanimate objects”) Bocio.
Bocio were designed more as objects that take on animation and become mediators to the spirit world. They could communicate with ancestors, gods and if necessary, through that intereaction the ancestors or dieties could bring some type of help, supplication or protection to the doll’s sender, influencing events both positively and negatively. The point of difference is that traditionally, the doll itself is not the power nor does it represent a real person. It is merely a messenger to those with the power to affect change. Eventually the doll did came to be able to store, harness and direct the owner’s own spiritual power therebye containing spiritual powers, although it still did not represent another human being.
Sacred materials like claws, feathers and animal skulls are bound to the surface of a wooden figure with cord or cloth, then encrusted with clay, palm oil or sacrificial blood. The bocio are very striking, very intense and are supposed to be that way.
When the slaves arrived the marriage between european traditions and african traditions resulted, the combinations of which have sparked some of the greatest creative artistic explosions in history. (we could talk only about music for days). The poppet and bocio merged in varying degrees and became the Voodoo Doll that we think of today.. There are of course a myriad of Voodoun traditions, from Louisiana to Haitian, who practice their own variations when using Voudon dolls. Aditionally, Poppets themselves have also evolved and enjoyed a resurgence in modern evolutions of European magic, with Wicca being the most well known.
The African Bocio.
This makes it easier to carry and play with them anytime and anywhere. Additionally, magic block alternatives often come with additional features and functionalities that are not possible with physical blocks. For example, some apps or programs allow users to save and share their creations with others, providing a platform for creativity and collaboration. Others may offer hints, tips, or tutorials to guide users in creating complex patterns or solving challenging puzzles. Furthermore, virtual magic blocks can be easily personalized and customized. Users can choose from a wide range of colors, shapes, and patterns to create their own unique designs. This flexibility allows for greater creativity and individual expression compared to physical blocks, which often come in a fixed set. However, it is important to note that while virtual magic blocks offer many advantages, they may not completely replace the tactile experience and physicality of playing with physical blocks. The sensation of holding and manipulating the blocks with one's hands can provide a sensory and kinesthetic experience that virtual alternatives cannot replicate. In conclusion, magic block alternatives provide a convenient and versatile option for those who enjoy puzzles and creative activities. They offer features and functionalities that enhance the traditional magic block experience while also providing new possibilities for customization and collaboration. While they may not replace physical blocks entirely, they provide a worthwhile option for those seeking a digital alternative..
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