Athames & Bolines

- Enchanting Athames & Beautiful Bolines -

How do YOU say it? Do you pronounce it AH-THA-MAY, AH-THAME, or A-THA-ME? Or, Do you call it a dagger, or blade? Which ever way you prefer, you can find all versions of the Athame here! There are many different beliefes and ideas on where the word "athame" came from. Some believe it was derived from the Latin word artavus which could be found written in the oldest mauscripts of "The Key of Solomon." There are various places one could say it comes from, but the name is not nearly as important as the tool its self. The Athame, in modern witchcraft and neopagan beliefe is considered to be the most important tool used. We use our athame in the craft to channel and direct energy when creating our sacred space and use it to "cast circle." It is extremely important because the athame is what helps to create the boundary between our sacred space and the mundane, and this boundary is used for protection as well. Most commonly found with a black handle, and usually double edged, the athame is used for many purposes, but never to cut anything physically. A boline or a separate ritual tool is recommended for cutting.  You will be able to find both Bolines and Athames here at Eclectic Artisans! Or will your athame and boline find you?