Episode 8 - Archangel Azrael, Necromancy and Funerary Practices

In the first part of the episode we will be discussing Archangel Azrael, better known to many as the angel of death. We will go over his story of how he came to be the angel of death, all the different ways he is depicted and portrayed, and what he is tasked to do. Is he really a merciless angel who claims the lives of humankind and makes them pay for all their wrong doings? Or is he a benevolent and kind angel who helps people who are dying crossover? In the second portion of the episode we will be discussing the taboo topic of Necromancy. There are two forms of necromancy; one form involves actually raising the dead and the other involves communicating with spirits. This is when speaking in the traditional definitions of necromancy. Although, now days it is considered part of black magic practices, it was not always the case. Many part took in these practices to obtain knowledge of the past, present, and future. Join us as we also go over on what some of the rituals consisted of. Lastly, in the third portion of the episode we will continue to discuss death. The topic of death can make many people feel uncomfortable and in most cases were are shielded from it even though it is a natural occurrence. In the U.S. we practice something called embalming which is done to preserve the deceased body temporarily in time for the viewing. We embalm bodies and put make-up on the dead all to give the appearance that they are simply "sleeping" peacefully. To many other cultures this practice may seem strange, but what about the traditions done in the Victorian era? What about post-mortem photography? Or the annual cleansing of bones in Mexico? The picking and keeping of bones in Japan from a tradition they call Kotsuage? Join us and listen! Also, Do you have a story to share? If you email me and share your story I will gladly, with your permission of course, feature it on a future episode for the rest of us to listen and enjoy. Check out our website at www.MysteriesBeyond.com and/or email us at [e-mail] Check us out on social media on Facebook at Mysteries Beyond and/or on Instagram @LauraLavender.mb Website: www.mysteriesbeyond.com Email: [e-mail] Instagram: @lauralavender.mb Facebook: Mysteries Beyond My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LauraLavender.mb Intro Music by: Mystery by GoSoundtrack ⁠http://www.gosoundtrack.com/⁠Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: ⁠http://bit.ly/mystery-gosoundtrack⁠Music promoted by Audio Library ⁠https://youtu.be/8TKy9bzrk24