The Rite To Exercise Exorcism

 "Kiss the hunter of the green vest
  Who has wrestled before
  With lions in the night"_The Soft Parade[The Doors]

  How's that for an Ost lyrics intro for this post about ''The Exorcist''? I'm about to spew my mind on one of my top fave titles in books and films and now tv. By spew, i mean spewing my reactions on both film and tv version - comparatively like what Regan did to that pea soup-green-oatmeal-cereal glob that she spat the priests with. Have those blessed stoles, tissues and hand towels ready in case you need to wipe some residues from this blog-exorcism.
 Before i proceed with this exorcism, you maybe curious as to what is the connection of my intro lyrical quote on lions and its image? In some cultural/spiritual beliefs, a lion embodies Evil attributed to their ferocity and brutal countenance. And to refresh your memories, of the animal sounds which includes a steer and a pig that Regan mimics under possession - one of them is of a lion's. She also had a drawing of a winged lion pinned on a wall.
 Thank God my Mom opened me to the world of books at an early age or i wouldn't have met the authors and titles that i liked and will still like.🙏 So when i got hooked on books, i started to hunt and discover titles and authors on my own. Among those i acquired and collected(as i only collect those that i exceedingly like or i deem to be of superlative work) is none other than William Peter Blatty's 'The Exorcist' in its unholy purple-advent paperback version. I have read and collected all 3 Exorcist novels.

 To date, the title comes in a sweet unholy trinity - in books, in film and most recently on tv as released by Fox. I have no qualms re the variations, tweaks and interpretations that they did in both the film and tv adaptations. Whether one came close or not to the original version is of no import to me. They have sustained the prevalent atmosphere in and around the exorcism itself to my satisfaction.
 I am glad that Regan's character played by Linda Blair does not look like Casey Rance's character as played by Hannah Kasulka. While the former evoked a 70's child innocence before the possession, the latter has that sort of millenial child's fragility to her or atleast that is what she projects for her Casey role. Aside from her acting chops, Hannah Kasulka has versatile eyes that when combined with mood lightings and makeup can achieve a range of personas - fierce, haunted, playful, tormented, etc.
 A favorite highlight of mine, in the book and the film is Regan's stabbing of her vagina with a crucifix while in a demonic voice spits the lines "Let Jesus fuck you!". Some have captioned it to be a kind of masturbation/mutilation thing. But to me, that scene is about the deflowering/devirginization of Regan by the Demon/s via the crucifix symbolizing Christ hence the lines. In a metaphorically parallel and satirical symbolism, it can stand for how frequently religions, representative of faiths and God or the Gods themselves fuck us(humans) up? With their holier-than-thou and double standard shenanigans.

 The tv adaptation did homage to this sexually charged scene in a more subtle manner. Whereas Regan utilized a crucifix for her defloration, Casey for hers made use of a curling iron.

 Which made for an equally electrifying and sizzling salute to Regan's context of that act. I am jestingly wondering if the production team thought that she wasn't curly enough down there?😈Ignosce Mihi Ms. Hannah?😟
 Another spotlight that i'm fond of and not only mine but a lot of others as well, was the head twist that Regan did. That scene got imprinted on the minds of people and may even be fossilized like a trilobite in their imaginations and literally inside the walls of their skulls. Thus, its iconic and cult following thru the years.

 The tv approach tipped its hat by having Casey twist her left hallux or big toe. If you've seen a lot of films/docus on the Occult, you may have observed that the fingers and toes are subtly depicted to be an object or indicator of infestation by the malevolent. Particularly the left hemisphere of the body oft alluded to the Left-Hand Path. 
 Now to the Demon. Chief in the requirement to an exorcism is acquiring the demon's name/s in order for it to be cast out. I've watched the 8th episode a night or two ago and no name is in the offing. But i believe it still carries the name tag of Pazuzu.

  He[Pazuzu] is said to be the harbinger of diseases and pestilence. The 1973 movie showed his human form in flashes and glimpses as a derelict or a frightening visage in the black shadows.

With red rimmed eyes and yellow rotten teeth. While his human incarnate in the current tv is a balding and aging man garbed in a tattered suit who has a dirty epidermis. Add to that his sickly pallor, Periodontitis and same nicotine stained teeth.

 As for both versions, the clerics in the tv adaptation are not clones of the original film. They do share some commonalities such as the glaring generation and cultural gaps between the holy tandems.

 They reflect and complement each other - as a veteran is to a rookie or as a master is to a pupil. What Fr. Merrin(Max von Sydow) is to Fr. Karras(Jason Miller) and so Fr. Marcus(Ben Daniels) is to Fr. Thomas(Alfonso Herrera).

 It is my wish to see my favorite detective/inspector in the book and film. I desire that they reprise the role of Lt. Kinderman(Lee J. Cobb) or someone akin to him and showcase his witty deductions. They could inject a like character in the second season.

 I am loving how the episodes of this first season is going. A number of reveals and POVs from/of the characters will surely pique the interests of those who have not seen or followed the series yet. And i am very hungry as a wolf at the door for more!

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 In the film, the priests Merrin and Karras chanted and threw these lines at the Demon - "The power of Christ compels you". Holding to the tradition of that iconic exorcism, i have devised my own Exorcist Mantra that you can freely use to exorcise your own demons, doubts, fears and whatever ails your heart, mind and spirit.

 [The theme song of The Exorcist should play just about now...] 

 Here it is:

 Let The Power Of FREE WILL Compel You... To Make Your Own Choices And Decisions That Is Not Influenced Nor Dictated By Any Person, Religion and Entity(Human or Non-Human).
 Let The Power Of WISDOM Compel You... To Be Guided By It And Justly Weigh Things Accordingly.
 Let The Power Of INTELLIGENCE Compel You... To Be Free Of Ignorance, Gullibility, Bigotry And Brainwashing.
 Let The Power Of RAW FAITH Compel You... To Be Delivered From Zealotry, Blind Following And Shoved Down Beliefs. 
 Let The Power Of Your HEART Compel You... To Feel For Yourself And For Others Even If It Seems You're Numbed Already To The Callousness Of Humanity. 

  Ego Te Absolvo.
  In Nomine Serket et Serketses et Scorpius Sancti.

                                                                                    _D.Zunra (c)2K16. 11.21.16 

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My First Blog...Blag!...or Gag

 First off the bat or in this case - first off the scorpion's tail is a bit of explanation re the title name of my blog here for those who will read this post and future posts or those who will come across my blog writings[whether accidentally or intentionally].
 My blog is titled D' Wordz of Serketses. The capital D stands for the initial of my proper name while the Serketses is my online artist screen name. Don't fret because i am human and not a bot. Though if some idiot incites me, i can be brutally colder than a cyborg. What model you ask? T-F*ckin' 9000 biatches! Imagine a Terminator borg/droid with an Adamantium skeletal system, a circulatory system running on Nuclear Absinthe juices and the brain system of Dr. H. Lecter.
 But back to the name, Serketses means "Son of Serket". Serket being the Egyptian Scorpion Goddess whose very name means "She who causes to breathe". 

 Additionally, Wikipedia says that "Serqet /ˈsɜːrˌkɛt/ (also known as Selqet, Selket, Serket or Selcis) is the goddess of fertility, nature, animals, medicine, magic, and healing venomous stings and bites in Egyptian mythology, originally the deification of the scorpion."
 If you've read this far in this post, it will be obvious by now that yours truly is a full blooded Skorpion. Not just the Zodiac sign but all that it entails. Thusly, this here first blog of mine also serves as a Forewarning to one and all that you are treading the scorching sands of my wordings or wading the tempestous ocean of my mind. Don't say i didn't warn ya'!
  All or anything that you may read here is me Speaking My Mind unless and otherwise indicated that they are not so[quotes, phrases, etc.]. If you are looking for technical writing or grammatical expertise, get the F*ck out of here. I am not after those things and they are not my priority. My aim here is to blog whatever my mind wants to express at any moment. Sort of freestyle, free-thought and impromptu writings, musings, rants and ravings. Not only am i busy with other things being an artist but i can't ask my Mother to proofread my posts because she's got her hands full as well. She might just smack me in the head if she reads my posts here. 😰 Besides, i don't need to show proof to anyone in order for them to read my posts. They'll read or they won't.
 Blog topics/coverage may range from anything under the Sun, under the Moon, under the Bridge or under the Rug to anything/anyone that catches my fancy or fancies my whims. But definitely i will include areas of my interests - Arts, Music, Flicks, Tv, Books, other Artists, Persons/Personalities, etc.
 Ergo, if my posts in mine blog is your poison ... i urge you to drink lustily! And if not, find your poison in some other blog. I won't say that i am "Straight Outta Compton"[though i like the track] 'coz they're for lame b*tch ass n*ggaz. However, my writings may feel like its Straight Outta Tartarus at times.  
 Hopefully, my posts elicit a grin or two and some comments too. Just make sure that your comment/s is/are worth my while. Refrain from doing stupid and unnecessary comments aimed just to irate or senselessly provoke moi. I will not let that pass. To quote Public Enemy - "You're Gonna Get Yours" and Judas Priest - "You've Got Another Thing Comin'".
 So if you have a queasy stomach and cranium, remove yourself from my Blog. Or else my words will feel as if an Iron Palm struck your mandible ...and you start to Gag while staggering ...and suddenly your KO'd - Blag!

 "Once I was chased by the King of all Scorpions"_Rachel Hunter

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