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Seven Deadly Sins | The Big Green Monster

No, this isn't about the Hulk, but something kind of close. Today we're talking about one of of the more severe sins, one of the real bad, or heavy ones. We're talking about Envy, that big ol' monster that has taken each and every one of us at one point or another in life. 
As I mentioned, it's one of the more serious ones, only topped by pride - the thing committed by, ya know, Lucifer. However, it's believed that Envy was one of the first mortal sins committed when Cain killed Abel out of envy. He was indeed envious of God's favoritism towards his brother and snuffed him out like a candle. From there, it was established that envy was, indeed, very bad.
Also mentioned, envy is something that most everybody has experienced, and in the age of social media, I - and many experts - believe that the issue has only been heightened. We're surrounded by everybody's successes, and never their failures, which only exasperates the feeling of failure in ones self, and elicits a covetous sensation, leading to envy.
But enough of the big words, if you want to know more, give the episode a listen.
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Seven Deadly Sins | Glutton for Punishment

Last episode we talked about the senusal and sexy lust. This week, not so much. Let's face it, we've all seen Seven, and we all know what gluttony looks like, and it's not pretty. Nevertheless, the temptation of being gluttonous is very easy to give into, in fact, I'm certain that most all of us have fallen into the clutches of gluttony at one point or another. Though, gluttony doesn't just mean gorging yourself with food. It's craving anything in excess, which is basically everybody in the developing world now-a-days.
There isn't a whole lot to say on the topic in the write-up. I sort of leave everything on the table in the episode. But the finer points are, that it's touched on in very few religions, only a couple I could find mentioned it. Of course it's most popular in Catholicism, where anything and everything that feels good is bad, which makes you bad, so, yeah, prepare to burn in hell forever because you ate a yummy cookie.
I digress. This is just our second stop on the road of the Seven Deadly Sins, so be sure to check it out.
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Seven Deadly Sins: Let's talk about Lust, baby.

Oh boy, here's a fun one that's bound to upset a couple religious folk out there. Starting right now I'll be looking at the seven deadly sins, and what they mean to culture, religion, and the demons associated with them. I thought I'd start off with the super fun, lust. Now, lust doesn't necessarily mean sex, though it is often associated most with the want and desire of sexual gratification. The demon associated with said sin is Asmodeus, who we looked at in the past.
In terms of lust, I explore what it means to Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, and Paganism. While they mostly agree on what it entails, some religions (looking at you Catholicism) take it much more seriously. One person in particular wrote extensively about lust, and that fellow happened to be Saint Thomas Aquinas. He broke down different aspects of the sin into categories, and it turns out not all forms of lust are all that sinful, he used logic! I know, surprising. Well, he used it for one thing, and that was nocturnal emissions, and I can only assume he said that's not a sin because he had experienced it himself. Just a hunch.
Beyond that, lust is generally considered the least serious or grievous of the deadly sins for it is a sin of the flesh, and not the spirit, which are the most deadly of all sins.
If you're feeling rather lustful yourself for more information, you'll just have to listen to the whole episode. I know, I'm terrible.
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History of Demons | Ars Goetia Finale

We did it, and it took much longer than expected. The finale of the demons of the Ars Goetia is finally here, so sit back and enjoy as we go over the final ranks of Hell: Earls, Knights, and Presidents.
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Ars Goetia Pt3

This week we look at the princes and marquises of hell! How fun. There are quite a few of these guys, and the themes of leading legions of demons, giving answers, and telling the past and future remain. There isn't much else to say on it, but if you listen, you'll notice that common thread pop up quite a bit - that and they're all some crazy amalgamation of beast and man when they're conjured. It's super metal. We still have one more episode on this to go, and that'll feature two more ranks of demons.
Also, I do apologize for the delay's recently in episodes. I've been working on a short film, and now I'm in the marketing/fest submission phases. But hopefully soon things will get back to normal, and we can continue our once a week episodes! Hopefully...
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The History of Demons | Ars Goetia Part 2

We're back, I told you I'd be back with part two of the Ars Goetia and its listing of the demon hierarchy. Last week we looked at the kings of hell, and the next logical step is the next rung down the ladder, which just happens to be... The Dukes of Hazard! I mean, Hell, the Dukes of Hell. Now, there are a lot of these guys. 23 to be exact. It's one of the most populated categories listed, and seems a bit excessive, but who am I to judge? 
We look at a couple of demons who we've talked about in the past, such as Astaroth, but there are a lot new ones here, and most of them are pretty metal too. There's one demon who appears as an old pale man riding a crocodile, which is bad ass in a Floridian sort of way. 
As with the kings, each of these demons holds domain over something, can grant some kind of knowledge, and holds power over a certain number of legions. Despite being many, these class of demons are nothing to shake a stick at. They're very powerful, especially in the right hands. 
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History of Demons | Ars Goetia Pt 1

The Ars Goetia is a fascinating piece of work that features a wealth of information within it, including a list of demons and their abilities. Today, and for the next little while we will be going over the demons listed, their hierarchy, and various traits, and where better to start than with the mighty kings of Hell. 
In this list, we have a number of big boy demons, and some you may not have heard of from. From Paimon to Ball, to Purson, we have them all. Now, of course the list goes just beyond the kings of Hell, and in future episodes we will look at the other ranks, such as princes and dukes. If there's one thing I've learned doing this series over the years it's that it is very important to know the name of the demons around us, for it's their name that gives you power over them, should you ever come face-to-face with them. I mean, it's probably best to know what you're getting into as well. You know, things such as what these demons offer, what they look like, how badly you've messed up, and so on.
Throughout this series you'll get a very brief breakdown of each of these demons, and the powers they hold. It should make for an interesting listen. I hope. Maybe not... but maybe!
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Hide and Seek with the Huldufolk!

So let's play a game. It involves you, me, nature, and hidden elves who live in rocks in Iceland. I'm serious, the Huldufolk are a crafty little piece of Icelandic folklore, so you know what that means, me mispronouncing the shit out of every name I come across. But beyond that, anybody who's listened to this podcast for any length of time will know that I have a fondness for fairies and folklore of that nature, and the Huldufolk are no exception. 
As recent as the mid-2000's, many people in Iceland believe in the creatures in some way, as recorded by a BBC poll. In fact, that poll showed that about 60% of people believed in them, which is pretty outstanding. Like many elves and fairies, they're mischievous little buggers who like to play tricks, or even harm those who disturb them or their habitats. People have reported that little stone structures or rock formations form in their gardens, and when they mess around with them, bad luck seems to befall them. Coincidence? Sure. Huldufolk? Almost certaintly.
Fairies aren't exclusive to Iceland, neither are elves, and if you look close enough in your hiking trails or conservation areas, you might just spot a little friend, if they deem you worthy.
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