@dar205 The practice as taken up by Platonists derives from the Chaldean mysteries and also Egyptian Hermeticism, with which Iamblichus was very familiar.
@HammerandVajra@dar205 When Romans say Chaldea, they usually mean Babylon (Kaldu). The priests of Babylon were considered second only to the Egyptians in the esoteric arts.
No forest trashing. We take everything non-biodegradable back with us.
The Chaldean Oracles was a text made by Julian the Theurgist while possessed by the oracle of Hecate. They contained divine revelations of an elaborated theological system and instructions on initiatic and salvific rites. They now survive only in quotes from various Platonists.
@HammerandVajra Muntjac deer, roasted over the fire with herbs and onions from our friend's garden. Enough left for breakfast this morning. Highly recommended.