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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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Oliver	Dec 22 2006, 12:53 AM Post #2
Neophyte Posts: 22 Age: N/A Gender: Male Reputation: none	Hi everyone, So, would you say that this book isn't a necessary companion to Simon's Necronomicon? I ask from the viewpoint that most of the power from Simon's Necronomicon comes from the energies of the source materials. The more Simon alters or adds to that material, the more he risks sapping it's vigor, right? I know that Simon remake of Sumero-Babylonian religion and Cthulhu mythos doesn't adhere faithfully to either tradition, but it's a wonderfully written book, isn't it? It's awe-inspiring when it means to be, and is wonderfully terrifying when it intends to. But he owes that to the Sumerians and Lovecraft as much to himself, doesn't he? Sorry if it's not a good question, but I'm afraid to read the later books if they are going to 'spoil' the first one for me. Hagetaka

distillate	Dec 22 2006, 01:40 AM Post #3
My bag of tricks will always make you happy :) Posts: 206 Age: N/A Gender: Male Reputation: 4 pts	QUOTE(Hagetaka Kuro @ Dec 22 2006, 01:53 AM) Hi everyone, So, would you say that this book isn't a necessary companion to Simon's Necronomicon? I ask from the viewpoint that most of the power from Simon's Necronomicon comes from the energies of the source materials. The more Simon alters or adds to that material, the more he risks sapping it's vigor, right? I know that Simon remake of Sumero-Babylonian religion and Cthulhu mythos doesn't adhere faithfully to either tradition, but it's a wonderfully written book, isn't it? It's awe-inspiring when it means to be, and is wonderfully terrifying when it intends to. But he owes that to the Sumerians and Lovecraft as much to himself, doesn't he? Sorry if it's not a good question, but I'm afraid to read the later books if they are going to 'spoil' the first one for me. Hagetaka I wish they had these books (dead names/ gates) when I started. As long as you're critically thinking you can't go wrong, and nothing will be "spoiled." Where are the nec boys and their response to pg 189! I think that will be the name of the next song I write "page 189!" This post has been edited by distillate: Dec 22 2006, 01:44 AM -------------------- "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. "

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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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