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[[Samyaza]] or '''Šamayazzu''', also called '''Yaqum''', is the Watcher of leadership, courage, pharmacy, herbalism, and natural magic. He is the first [[Watchers#Dekadarchs|Dekadarch]] and the first of the [[five great instigators]] among the Watchers. He is one of the best-known Watchers in the [[Satano-Grigorist]] tradition, as well as one of the few Watchers who are relatively well-known among occult-inclined ''[[nikaru|nikarūma]]''. He is a very popular choice for ''nikaru'' occultists who dabble in work with the Watchers. | [[Samyaza]] or '''Šamayazzu''', also called '''Yaqum''', is the Watcher of leadership, courage, pharmacy, herbalism, and natural magic. He is the first [[Watchers#Dekadarchs|Dekadarch]] and the first of the [[five great instigators]] among the Watchers. Symbols associated with Samyaza include the mortar and pestle, the bundle of herbs, the crow, and the lion. He is one of the best-known Watchers in the [[Satano-Grigorist]] tradition, as well as one of the few Watchers who are relatively well-known among occult-inclined ''[[nikaru|nikarūma]]''. He is a very popular choice for ''nikaru'' occultists who dabble in work with the Watchers. | ||
Within Satano-Grigorism, he is most commonly prayed to for assistance with leadership, especially courage in leadership. His associations also make him a favorite of Satano-Grigorists in the field of pharmacy, as well as those hoping for good outcomes involving medication for themselves or their loved ones. He is also prayed to for insight on herbal offerings or preparations. | Within Satano-Grigorism, he is most commonly prayed to for assistance with leadership, especially courage in leadership. His associations also make him a favorite of Satano-Grigorists in the field of pharmacy, as well as those hoping for good outcomes involving medication for themselves or their loved ones. He is also prayed to for insight on herbal offerings or preparations. | ||
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Following the swearing of Beqa and the breaking of their bonds to Yahweh, the Watchers descended from Mt. Hermon and began visiting human settlements. While Samyaza was incarnate in the [[physical realm]], he primarily taught humans (especially women) how to make medicines out of herbs; he also emboldened leaders, taught [[ | Following the swearing of Beqa and the breaking of their bonds to Yahweh, the Watchers descended from Mt. Hermon and began visiting human settlements. While Samyaza was incarnate in the [[physical realm]], he primarily taught humans (especially women) how to make medicines out of herbs; he also emboldened leaders, taught [[Conductor#Wands|wandmaking]] alongside [[Tamiel]], and led armies of [[nephilim]] and allied [[mutūma]] against the angels during the Brazen War. | ||
The first woman he lay with was named [[Asterah]], and his first two sons, presumably by Asterah, were named [[Ohya]] (Oheya) and [[Hahya]] (Ahiyah). The legendary kings [[King Og|Og]] and [[King Sihon|Sihon]] were descendants of Samyaza through Hahya. | The first woman he lay with was named [[Asterah]], and his first two sons, presumably by Asterah, were named [[Ohya]] (Oheya) and [[Hahya]] (Ahiyah). The legendary kings [[King Og|Og]] and [[King Sihon|Sihon]] were descendants of Samyaza through Hahya. | ||
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=== Setting === | === Setting === | ||
Samyaza is commonly seen on rocky, snowy mountain slopes reminiscent of [[Mt. Hermon]]. He is also frequently seen gathering herbs or grinding them in his mortar and pestle. | Samyaza is commonly seen on rocky, snowy mountain slopes reminiscent of [[Mt. Hermon]]. He is also frequently seen gathering herbs or grinding them in his mortar and pestle. | ||
His sigil is known. | |||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Arakiel]] | |||
* [[Asbe'el]] | * [[Asbe'el]] | ||
* [[Ramiel]] | * [[Ramiel]] | ||
* [[Harmoniel]] | * [[Harmoniel]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Watchers]] | ||
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