meditations on our invisible neighbors

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Them on the Fringe

Blessed Virgin Mary Sightings Similar to UFOs

On the face of it, Them That's In It aren't often connected with visions of the Blessed Virgin, but when studied closely, they share some minor but compelling details. Lets list a few, shall we?

  • A grotto or cave associated with the visions and their appearance above or near a specific tree. Geographical features such as these play a larger role in religious and mythic visions then say, UFO encounters. But we'll see them reoccur in a number of different contexts.
  • The appearance of glowing orbs. The glowing orbs seem to be a very popular paranormal fashion. They appear in everything from f**ry encounters to ghostly hauntings. Oh yeah, and religious visions too.
  • The zig-zag, 'falling leaf' motion displayed by the atmospheric phenomena mistaken for the sun. A very 'flying saucer' thing to do. Probably one of the most persistent behaviors described of UFOs.

I disagree with the author of the article in regards to his dismissal of Vallee's statement that the vision never identified itself as Mary. Granted, it named itself 'Mother of the Rosary' at one point, but as with all other Marian visions, it never refers to itself categorically as being Mary, Mother of Jesus. I know that's straying from the topic of Them, but I find it a compelling detail of Marian visions that they'd rather use appellations such as Queen of Heaven, Queen of the Universe, Mother of God etc.
If you ask me its kind of creepy - but thats fuel for another fire.


Sunday, August 17, 2008

Abbey Lubber

Abbey Lubbers dwell in cellars and larders. Traditionally, they vex greedy and gluttonous tavern keeps and abbots by consuming their stored victuals. These creatures go by various names, but are most closely akin to Brownies and Hobs. As solitary f**ries they belong neither to the Seelie or Unseelie Court, but remain neutral. However, they do lean toward the mischievous side, as they punish man's gluttony and greed.

I imagine early kitchen staff often used the Lubber as an excuse for food & beverage shrinkage.