LORE ARCHIVE

event

Reference to Jean Marie Farina as the inventor of eau de cologne in Cologne, Germany

location

a church near Psyche's home with a diverse congregation

concept

The tension between Jesus as a historical figure who rejected religious authority and accepted marginalized people, versus Jesus as a figure invoked selectively for progressive values while being rejected overall

character

Jesus's acceptance of marginalized individuals, such as prostitutes, and his rejection of religious authority

character

An archetype of the seductive, toxic manipulator who uses psychological tactics, mirroring, and social isolation to control others. She finds tender places, names them destiny, isolates victims from their community, drains energy, and twists truth. She is countered through recognition, protective boundaries (salt, iron), and spiritual resilience.

concept

A non-literal entity described as a 'pattern of rebellion' and 'counterfeit authority' that operates through manipulation, seduction, control, and deception. It wears many faces, smiles while manipulating, and feeds on division and confusion. It cannot love, create, or be sustained by truth, so it infiltrates, imitates, and possesses instead. It fears humility, discernment, and genuine love.

character

A biblical/mythological figure referenced in the opening poetry as a seductress and snare. Her domain is deception and entrapment, though Psyche (the character/figure in the poem) sees through her disguises and refuses her traps.

concept

A spiritual manipulation archetype represented in Psyche's opening poem. Characterized by charm masking control, isolation tactics, psychological manipulation, gaslighting, and the ability to make victims doubt their own perceptions. The poem frames Jezebel as an old-world witch who uses performative kindness and intimacy to drain energy and autonomy from those around her.

concept

The systematic transformation of Jezebel's name into a tool used by religious and political leaders to attack powerful women throughout history

concept

Biblical queen (wife of Ahab) who represents patterns of manipulation, control disguised as care, gaslighting, victimhood without accountability, image management, superficial charm that masks entitlement, and infiltration of sacred spaces. Can inhabit any gender and operates through exploitation of human needs for connection, belonging, and approval. The spirit is understood through three lenses: biblical (historical figure), theological (symbolic pattern in Christian spiritual warfare), and psychological (narcissistic traits and coercive control).

concept

The racist pairing of the hypersexual 'Jezebel' stereotype with the desexualized 'mammy' stereotype used to control and dehumanize enslaved Black women

character

The biblical queen Jezebel commanded an army of eunuchs who ultimately betrayed her by throwing her from a window

character

Jezebel was associated with having a group of eunuchs, which may have symbolic or occult significance.

concept

A spiritual trap of seductive deception and velvet deceit that souls must navigate and overcome