The Tales From the Otherworld podcast’s inaugural episode features an interview with Peter Lavenda, discussing the creation of the Avon Books 1970’s publication titled: The Necronomicon (of which Gnostic Saint Harry Smith once said “It’s the kind of thing you’ll like if you like that kind of thing.”) Lavenda was an important part of the NYC occult scene of that era and rubbed elbows with a diverse bunch including members of the revived O.T.O., owners of the Magickal Childe bookshop, Wiccans and musicians who’d form bands like Black 47. The posted description says:
TALES FROM THE OTHERWORLD: Episode 1: Secrets of the Necronomicon – It begins here – my first guest on the show, author, occultist and esoteric researcher Peter Levendasheds vital first hand light on the origins of the publishing sensation known as the ‘Simonomicon’ or ‘Schlangekraft recension’ – a mass produced grimoire that has exerted a divisive influence on magical practitioners worldwide.
Does the book represent the resurfacing of an authentic, long suppressed Sumerian tradition or is it a literary hoax of truly cosmic proportions, an audacious act of Chaos magic whose consequences continue to resonate through the narrows of time? Expect a few broad hints to be dropped about Simon’s identity, some gags and a few genuine clues with episode 2 to follow shortly. Stay tuned to this channel and learn the true history of your world .
Have a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUjLoCdcm-k
