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The Gates Of The Necronomicom, What did you think of this book?

gmcbroom	Dec 2 2006, 06:22 PM Post #1
Zelator Posts: 190 Age: N/A Gender: Male Reputation: 3 pts	Hello All, I've recently read the newest book book by Simon. I suppose its a good source of information when it talks about Gate walking; even providing Daoist views of that. Its gives a quick crash course in Ancient civilizations and a unique view of the Big Dipper in reference to the Necronomicom. It gives dates and times perfect for Gate Walking so those interested in such will have a good resource. Now for all the praise I just gave the book here comes the pain. I didn't like it. The reason I didn't like it is because It didn't give me what I was hoping for. I'm a ceremonial magician and I do rever and respect the Elder Gods, But I'm not a priest by any means. So when I picked up this volume, I had hoped that this text would be somewhat like a grimoire and its not. So thats what I think of the Book. What do you think?

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distillate	Dec 18 2006, 02:33 PM Post #2
My bag of tricks will always make you happy :) Posts: 206 Age: N/A Gender: Male Reputation: 4 pts	I don't see anywhere (in gates) where he thinks the elder gods are going to help survival anymore then the anceint ones. This post has been edited by distillate: Dec 18 2006, 02:58 PM -------------------- "We have wandered into a state of prolonged neurosis because of the absence of a direct pipeline to the unconscious and we have then fallen victim to priestcraft of every conceivable sort. "

Wickedone	Dec 18 2006, 04:22 PM Post #3
Neophyte Posts: 14 Age: N/A Gender: Male Reputation: 1 pts	QUOTE(distillate @ Dec 18 2006, 03:33 PM) I don't see anywhere (in gates) where he thinks the elder gods are going to help survival anymore then the anceint ones. I agree. He tells us not to trust either side, but to take what they will give us that is useful and discard the rest. Everyone seems to think that the Ancient ones want to destroy the world. Simon tells us that neither side is Evil so why would they want to destroy the world?!? I have not tried to contact anyone from the Ancient ones side. I guess the question to ask is Who do you THINK you can trust? I for one liked the book. It helped answer some of my questions. One thing I don't understand is it talks about the gate being open when the Bear hangs from its tail, but some of the times that are listed in the table are in the middle of the day?? It also says the you are only allowed to perform the rituals at night....so how does that work? I am talking about The Calling part.

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gmcbroom The Gates Of The Necronomicom Dec 2 2006, 06:22 PM

distillate Please refrain from using one liners if possible. ... Dec 4 2006, 07:59 PM

nyechna I have to say I was also a little disappointed wit... Dec 6 2006, 11:15 AM

gmcbroom I agree. I also feel that while Simon did a great... Dec 6 2006, 12:33 PM

distillate acid09 I was writing a review and I was almost fin... Dec 8 2006, 05:51 PM

smasher666 Greetings, I certainly am interested in re... Dec 8 2006, 10:46 PM

distillate we call those OTO traps. Dec 9 2006, 12:27 AM

Acid09 You could always copy and paste. Generally speak... Dec 9 2006, 11:24 AM

distillate You could always copy and paste. Generally speaki... Dec 9 2006, 03:21 PM

nyechna I agree Edunpanna that there binds in there to dis... Dec 10 2006, 09:07 AM

Edunpanna I agree Edunpanna that there binds in there to dis... Dec 10 2006, 11:30 AM

Ashnook So far I am about 1/4 of the way through the book.... Dec 11 2006, 01:09 AM

distillate Some things I dislike about the book and would lik... Dec 14 2006, 05:20 PM

Ashnook Okay so he is saying the initiates that walk the g... Dec 17 2006, 01:34 AM

necprince Would be nice if simon or someone would respond to... Dec 16 2006, 05:23 AM

Seraphim Greetings, I agree with Ashnook on this. Si... Dec 17 2006, 10:20 AM

distillate I don't see anywhere (in gates) where he think... Dec 18 2006, 02:33 PM

Wickedone I don't see anywhere (in gates) where he think... Dec 18 2006, 04:22 PM

distillate I agree. He tells us not to trust either side, bu... Dec 18 2006, 04:25 PM

Ashnook Not saying I disliked the book, indeed it appeals ... Dec 18 2006, 05:56 PM

distillate He also says on pg 169 The whole chapter reads ... Dec 18 2006, 06:17 PM

Seraphim I think u may be missing the point of what simon i... Dec 18 2006, 08:17 PM

distillate I think u may be missing the point of what simon i... Dec 18 2006, 09:21 PM

distillate damnit where are you boys at? I want the truth *sl... Dec 21 2006, 04:34 PM

Hagetaka Kuro Hi everyone, So, would you say that this book isn... Dec 22 2006, 12:53 AM

distillate Hi everyone, So, would you say that this book isn... Dec 22 2006, 01:40 AM

Ashnook Hi everyone, So, would you say that this book isn... Dec 22 2006, 11:24 AM

distillate WE ARE 189! Jan 7 2007, 08:59 PM

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