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St. Jude Candle Ritual - for Lost, Hopeless, Impossible Causes

Oh, restless and troubled spirit, how heavy thy heart must be, burdened with the weight of sorrow and despair! For in this cruel world, where hope often flickers like a dying flame, we find solace in the divine intercession of St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes and desperate situations. In the depths of our anguish, we turn to the St. Jude Candle Ritual, a timeless practice that seeks to ignite the fire of faith and beckon the saint's benevolent grace. And so, my dear companions on this melancholic journey, I implore you to seek solace in the St. Jude Candle Ritual. In the flickering flame, find the strength to confront your despair and the courage to persevere. For even in the darkest of nights, the saint's benevolent presence can ignite the spark of hope within our souls, illuminating the path towards redemption. As Werther once penned, "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down t...

Living Amongst the Dead - Curious Events in Los Angeles Graveyards

In the heart of East Los Angeles, where peace and tranquility meet eternal rest, an unlikely and intriguing sight has captured the attention of locals and visitors alike. Deep within the solemn grounds of a graveyard, an unexpected community of chickens and roosters has made its home. Against the backdrop of tombstones and memorial sculptures, these feathered residents have transformed the cemetery into an enchanting urban barnyard. This remarkable tale of graveyard chickens brings a touch of life and vitality to a place primarily associated with solemnity and reflection. The roots of this unique phenomenon can be traced back several years. As urban sprawl encroached upon traditional agricultural spaces, chickens began to find new habitats in unexpected locations. The graveyard, with its quiet seclusion and open spaces, presented an ideal environment for these resourceful birds to establish their own domain. It remains unclear exactly how the chickens initially found their way into the...

Ancient Roman Death Spells and Poisons - The Black Magic of Emperors

The year is 19 AD. The Roman Empire is in turmoil. The emperor Tiberius is old and sick, and the succession is uncertain. In this time of chaos, one man stands out as a beacon of hope: Germanicus, the nephew and adopted son of Emperor Tiberius. Germanicus is a popular and charismatic figure. He is a brilliant general and a skilled diplomat. He is also a devoted husband and father. But Germanicus is also a threat to Tiberius' power. The emperor fears that Germanicus will one day usurp the throne. In 19 AD, Germanicus is sent to the East to quell a rebellion. But while he is there, he falls ill and dies. The official cause of death is fever, but many people believe that Germanicus was poisoned via witchcraft. Proofs also of fascination and sorcery were pretended to be found, such as the ashes and bones of human bodies, dug up again half burnt and stained with black blood, magic forms of devoting persons to the infernal gods, and Germanicus's name graved on sheets of lead. Robert ...