what should you do with food that you leave for a 'spirit' ect. It cant just stay there for ever,, is it right for you yourself to eat it some time lateron ect ect I dont even know how to ask this. some info please. or, is such things even neccessary, as it exsists in certain culture,, notably ancient egypt
2007-01-16 14:15:37 · 7 answers · asked by zentoccino 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I leave all offerings outside, saying a few words as I do so the spirits, faeries, etc., will know where to find them. This is the best method, since the outdoor creatures will take whatever is left. Otherwise, by taking the offering up again, you risk insulting the very spirit you were trying to befriend.
2007-01-17 01:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Enchanted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in some places they will offer the food in a fire, at least when I went to a sweat lodge, the shaman did that, we all took some food (just a little), that had been drought and then offered it in the fire that was used in the lodge.
In the fire used to heat the rocks for the sweat.
Or leave it to the animals or to be returned naturally in time to the earth.
But you don't want to be eating food meant of the spirits, when you give it is an offering like a gift. you don't take back a gift when you give it.
I believe that eating sprite food is a big no no.
And if you have a Sage rope to burn for cleansing you don't blow no it to keep it lit. As only the Great Spirit or Creator can give or breath life.
At least thats what I was told and saw.
2007-01-16 14:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by markoffwell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offerings left at graves should stay there. If you have some form of altar in your home, I would suggest leaving such items until they became unsightly or began smelling unpleasant. Any means of disposal will do. Also, I would never partake of any of these items after presenting them. Feel free, however, to eat or imbibe first, then share-that way there is no breach of etiquette.
2007-01-16 14:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by AnswerSeeker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I was told to put meals into tupperware on your altar. When the spirit is finished, go ahead and throw it away. Or put it in a compost heap, perhaps. Though if you leave liquids out they should be fine without stinking the place if you place wrap over it.
2007-01-16 17:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an enormously undemanding custom among Balinese Hindus. They depart little banana leaf baskets with rice and fruit and plant lifestyles out on the floor two times an afternoon. The cats and chickens and canines tend to scrub them up, which inserts in with the Balinese thought that earth spirits inhabit thes animals. i assume you may consume it your self, even with the undeniable fact that it would be a various form of offering, does not it? Indian Hindus which incorporate Krishna devotees will regularly grant their nutrients to Krisna for blessing before they consume it. The nutrients is thereby sanctified ("prasadam"). It relies upon on what lifestyle you're attempting to emulate, and what's clever to you. in case you have not have been given canines, cats and chickens roaming around, you may discover you entice rats and mice in case you depart too plenty nutrients around, so think of it with the aid of!
2016-12-16 06:28:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In ancient Egypt, It was the priest that ate the that was placed there by the people........ Also the very poor stole or received a potion of that food....................................... And yes God also said that when you harvest your fields you are suppose to leave a a portion of your food in your field for the poor also spirits have no need for food or money...................
2007-01-16 16:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by kilroymaster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it outside to be consumed by animals.
2007-01-16 14:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋