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The Art and Science of Technomancy

The Lord of Spirits

CHAPTER

The Origins of Technology and Sorcery in Ancient Texts

This chapter delves into the supernatural beings of ancient Babylon, the Apkalu, and their imprisonment for sharing wisdom with humans. It explores the origins of knowledge and technology that stem from a descent into evil, contrasting traditional divine knowledge with a darker narrative. The discussion touches on biblical texts, pagan rituals, and divination as methods of controlling the future through relationships with demonic beings.

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