2007-09-15 11:34:53 · 8 answers · asked by Pebbles 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
A Sai can, if that's the item you feel most comfortable with.
Typically an athame is a blade, but even in dire circumstances I've used a plastic butter knife. :P
If anyone tells you no, then they don't have any sort of clue about what you need to fulfill your devotions to the sanctity of the Gods.
And for anyone not knowing a sai is not a blade, it is a sword breaker and blocker, a defense item....not a dagger pointy thing.
2007-09-15 16:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
An athame can take MANY forms. It frequently has a double-edged blade with a sharp point, and a handle which is often black. The handle may be inscribed with particular symbols dictated by the tradition[5]. Janet and Stewart Farrar in "A Witches Bible" suggest that the point of an athame be dulled so as to prevent un-intended physical harm during ritual use.
In "eclectic" forms of witchcraft the handle decorations range from astrological glyphs to runes, the symbols being chosen by the owner. Many fantasy-themed athames are also available from medieval and neopagan supply shops.
2007-09-15 13:10:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used as a wand, to direct energy through focus and 'pointing'. Some people prefer to use an athame rather than a wand, some both. As a ritual tool it will be blessed and used only for 'magical' purposes. For example, I sometimes use mine to scribe words or symbols onto candles. It would not be used to cut a sandwich (unless you were using a sandwich in your working lol). It also represents the Male aspect, as most Pagans believe in both the Lady and Lord. A cup or chalice could represent the female, a wand or athame would be male, figures!
2016-05-20 06:05:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly suggest you do not use a sai unless it is part of your ancestry AND culture (not "or").
Modern "New Age" craft is not a wise pursuit. It is clear from the question you don't have the training required to pursue this path.
I'm certain I sound harsh, and will probably get grief from dozens of others who likewise dabble in "occult book of the month" witchcraft, but my instincts tell me that this is the one and only place I need to say this, as I am not in the habit of revealing much about what I know in this area.
Good luck to you. I encourage FAR more caution and research.
2007-09-15 20:29:09 · answer #4 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose so anything pointy will really work but sia's generally come in pairs and aren't really sharp , well maybe only on the tips they aren't really a slicing and cutting weapon they are more for puncturing skin and organs so the wouldn't be good for like cutting something in a ritual I suppose you couls after all use it anything like a dagger would work good luck
2007-09-15 13:43:22 · answer #5 · answered by guy f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you can use a staff, wand, dagger etc. to direct energy and cast a circle, you could just as easily use a sai.
2007-09-15 13:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by Dreaming Dragon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
... What does this have to do with mythology and folklore?
And no, if you're talking from a Wiccan context. A sai cannot be used.
2007-09-15 11:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by Stefany S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may use what ever you wish as your magickal tools..if it suits you it is a good thing..are you a martial artist? me too..
2007-09-15 12:15:08 · answer #8 · answered by Fae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋