The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

other animalistic attributes. Some of his mythological images include the satyr and a sylvan god. The devil heads up the archons of darkness in the heavenly spheres. In dealing with him practically instead of figuratively, Paul talks about fornication which then and now included demonic worship. Finally, another example is 1 Timothy 1:20 where Paul said he turned two Christians over to Satan to teach them not to blaspheme. See Goat and Anointed Cherub. 379. Dianic Wicca—Religious worship venerating the goddess that emphasizes matriarchal authority figures. Dianic is the word witches that are mainly opponents of patriarchal religions use to reference their deity, the goddess Diana. This goddess is identified in the Bible as Diana of Ephesus. For this reason Dianic Wiccans usually exclude or subjugate male deities and male authority to females. The movement corresponds to neo-pagan witchcraft’s nature worship in the celebration of seasons and pursues personal power through pagan rituals and demonic invocation. Wicca in all its forms is largely feminist as a throwback to ancient pagan religions that revered pre-Canaanite Asherah, Anat, Astarte, and other fertility goddess of the various civilizations that precede modernity. Systematically, with each conquering king’s victory the pagan goddesses have been reformed and renamed to fit the times and mind-set of the present culture. 380. Didactic Prophetics—The aspect of the “prophetes” propheteia that concentrates on teaching and instruction from the prophetic perspective more than revelation and prediction, which serve this anointing as confirming signs. Didactic prophets often find their anointing overlaid with a strong writing ability and so easily function as scribal prophets as well. 381. Difference—That which makes one thing unlike another in nature, quality, ability, action, or use. A key function of prophets is differentiation. Leviticus 10:10; Ezekiel 22:26 and 44:23. 382. Dionysus—A god of regeneration, wine, orgies, and physical passion. Also a god of fire who was accompanied by goat-tailed satyrs with imp ears and noses thought to roam wooded areas. These were lecherous spirits who were blamed for the impetus of rape. His emblem was an ivy leaf that became his symbol. Also called Bacchus, the god of beer and revelry. 383. Dirt—Depending upon its condition, dirt in prophetic encounters, visions, and dreams, can be a positive symbol. Considering that it is positively used for seeding, seeing dirt can indicate new ground, new opportunities for the dreamer. If the dirt is hard and dry, it reflects a drought and that means famine.