The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

life force. Typically the animal skin was gained by contest where the wearer conquered the animal and won his prize by killing and then skinning it. Once chosen, the animal skin was worn continually to remind the people of the power its wearer wielded and the source from which his or her authority was derived. 66. Animal Worship—Called zoolatria, animal worship dates back to ancient Egypt. Primitive ritualists believed that their blessings, etc., were due to the powers of nature. Thus, nature worship figures prominently in their history; even bestiality—sex with animals—has its roots in this religious practice. This form of animal worship has been traced as far back as 2,750 B.C. An assortment of animals were worshipped with images, sorcery, magic, and symbiotic rituals. Many of them were immortalized with images that were carried and worshipped between ritual ceremonies. The aim of animal worship was to use the animal, especially when slaughtered, as a conduit to the presence, powers, and to count the favor of the god. For example, the goddess Gula was worshipped as the goddess over dogs. Dogs were slaughtered for her and symbolized her image. The ancient Pharaohs were protected by dogs and thought to be inhabited by their dominion’s spiritual guides who were usually the spirits of their predecessors. The belief made ancestral worship integral to the Pharaohs’ dynasties. Copulation with dogs and other animals by women was practiced to present themselves as a human offering to the god believed to inhabit the animal. Hence, the practice of bestiality, which was a customary, often celebrated, ancient fertility rite. Israel’s God Jehovah forbade it, although the Hebrews fell into it anyway, because of the prevailing belief that monotheistic worship was not as rewarding as their neighbors’ polytheistic ritual orgies. Israel’s commission of Aaron to make a calf in the wilderness was reminiscent of this hedonistic practice. 67. Anna the Prophetess—A New Testament prophetess who confirmed Jesus as the Christ Child and the promised Messiah. Luke 2:36–38. 68. Anointed—A) Covered with the oil of God’s anointing for divine service. B) Kings, priests, prophets, and all workers of the gospel receive their appropriate degree of anointing for ministry empowerment and classroom. See Chrio. 69. Anointed Cherub—A term used only once in the Bible to identify Satan’s history. During his time in heaven, he served as a cherub who was uniquely