The As A Verb From The Saxon Language And Means

The word mote is an archaic verb that means “may” or “might,” and traces back to Old English. The phrase “So mote it be” means “So may it be,” which is the same as “So be it.” In Wiccan traditions, the phrase often appears as a way of wrapping up a ritual or magical working. It's basically a way of saying, "And so it shall be" or "As I will it, so it shall be".

Watch out for pastors that practice witchcraft; whenever they speak in tongues, there is always a consistent word or sentence in the one thousand and one tongues they speak. That specific expression is an incantation – top secret!

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a story of a contest who can tell the best tale. The rules of the contest were as follows: Each pilgrim would tell four tales for the trip to Canterbury, two on the journey there and two on the way back.. The tales will be judged by the Host for it’s entertainment and moral lessons. The winner of the contest will enjoy a meal paid for by the remaining pilgrims at the Host's Inn. “The Miller’s Tale” had fulfilled the criteria to win the contest. It was a shorter story, but it was entertaining and had a few lessons that can be learned from hearing or reading it. This story is significant because it does a great job of pointing out of some of the problems in the church during that time as well as how the morals of some people were not strong as well.

Sacred music played a prominent part in ritual of the church. Motets and hymns became a part of Mass. The motet became a sacred form with a single Latin text. Motets in praise of the Virgin Mary were extremely popular because of the many religious groups devoted to Marian worship. Josquin Desprez, a popular master of the motet and influencer of many composers, composed more than a hundred motets and numerous secular pieces.

During my research I found that “So Mote It Be” is an archaic phrase, and a clue as to its meaning is found in the antiquated word mote. According to the Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary, the word mote

‘So it Goes’ is a saying that is repeated after anyone dies in the book. I believe that this phrase tries to convey the message that we have no control over death, there is no certain way to stop it and it will eventually happen to everybody.

The word blessed or the concept of blessing someone can be found in most religions. In Christianity they say, “God bless you” and if you are Muslim you may say “As-salamu alaykum” (Manson, M,2016). In a Pagan or Wicca belief system the use of blessed be is during rituals such as the Five-Fold Kiss and initiation and dedication rites. People commonly mistake this word as a way to introduce themselves or a way to say goodbye. This

So Mote It Be is a phrase that is used as a way to wrap up magickal workings and affirm that your magic took the effect it was intended for. The definition of the word Mote means “must”, and it comes from the Anglo-Saxon word “Motan”. The saying is a way to finalize a ritual and ask the Divine for their help. The full version of the saying is “As my Word (will)

In the Naming of Parts by Henry Reed, we see the author imply that there are many problems with war and it also compares the preparation of war to the coming of spring. The efficiency in war appears to be less significant and almost meaningless when compared to nature when spring finally arrives. Because in spring, flowers are starting to bloom while there are times in war that not much is really happening. It also seems as if the speaker does not want to be at war and the visions of nature are more of a daydream. This is his escape from war and he does this because he hopes that someday he is able to return back to his home.

“So Mote It Be” is a phrase widely used by different religious and lifestyle groups. It means “So must it be” or “As I will it, it shall be”. It is used by not only pagans, but also Freemasons and in Rosicrucianism (a religious teaching of many combined religious beliefs, including, but by far not limited to, Jewish Mysticism and occultism). It is usually used at the end of rituals or even prayers, almost synonymous to the phrase “amen” in this sense. The word “amen” actually means “so be it”. In terms of the Freemasons, ending a prayer with “So mote it be” is actually a 600-year-old tradition. Dating back to the oldest known Masonic document, Regius Poem, circa 1390. The document is a charter containing regulations of the Masonic trade, expected manners, and moral conduct for Freemasons to follow. The poem ends with “Amen! Amen! So mote it be! So say we all for charity!” Freemasons continue to end their prayers this way, today.This phrase actually also shows up in a number of Gerald Gardner’s (founder of Gardnerian Wicca) writings, naturally, as he did have ties to the Freemasons.

I knew that “invoke” meant to open oneself to voluntary possession, so I wondered if his definition of “invoke” was actually the definition of “evoke.” At this point my confusion was growing, so I turned to another magical tradition that I’m very familiar with, Ceremonial

Pindar’s many comparisons between Theron and Greek figures is possibly designed to strengthen the connection between Theron and mainland Greece. Theron is a tyrant in Sicily, the connection between him and “true Greeks” would diminish. Pindar’s ode not only connects him to the Greeks. He connects him to Herakles, named in honor of the Greek goddess Hera, and would endure 12 labors that were influenced by the Greek gods. The parallels between the two men would lead to the assumption that Theron is a “true Greek” despite not being part of the mainland. As mentioned earlier Theron is also connected to both Thebes and Hektor. By calling both men the “Bulwark of…” there becomes an established connection between the two men. This connection that

The motet was one of the most important forms of polyphonic music from 1250 to 1750. The Italian mottetto was originally a profane polyphonic species of music, the air, or melody, being in the Tenor clef, taking the then acknowledged place of the canto fermo or plainchant, theme. It originated in the 13th century resulting from the practice of Pérotin and his contemporaries in Paris. The term "motet" can be translated as "the word of movement". Sometimes two upper voices had different words. In the beginning, Latin texts involving topics of the Virgin Mary were used. Later, French secular pieces became common due to the fact that the motet terminated its connection with church and liturgy.

The term Invoke means to call upon a god, goddess or a spirit or to command or to offer yourself. The term Invoke also means a prayer or a spell or to have a possession. The term Invoke can also mean to call in or to call forth someone to possess. The term Invoke is said to be used for worship along with hymns. The term Invoke to me a few different things. One meaning is that to call upon someone for Wicca, Pagan purposes to honor the god or goddess for a spell or a ritual. The term Invoke also means to me, a form of prayer, to use one’s body or to call upon to take over to the practice that is being performed at the particular time, also to worship that god or goddess or to help bond with the god or the goddess. The term Invoke is used in practices by way of one performing a spell, ritual or by way of casting a

During literature class, where we read narrative that goes from the middle ages to the present, I noted that in many writings, several words appeared constantly in different stories from different authors that nowadays, are less used or uncommon. Including “bosom”, “alas”, “nay”, “gay”. Where “bosom” was used to refer to the chest as the seat of emotions. “Alas” used an exclamation to express sorrow, grief, pity, or concern. These words were commonly used in the Middle English 1225-75. “Nay” is a denial or refusal that was substituted simply for “no”. However, the word that had an even more drastic change of its meaning was “gay”.