Kabbalah: Golem
The Teraphim
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"The
teraphim are built according to the forms of men and this form is made
[in such a way as] to receive the power of the superior [beings]." (from
Idel, "Golem", from a 12th century discussion of biblical teraphim of
Lavan.
Teraphim were household gods or domestic idols of the ancient cultures.
These small figures were in the form of men or gods. They were used for worship in the home.
The teraphim brought prosperity and good luck, though the practice was considered heathen.
Teraphim
were called the "givers of prosperity," “guardians of comforts,"
"nourishers" by the Lares and Penates of the early Hebrews.
Some
Teraphim were small and portable. They could be stowed away in the pack
saddle of a camel, similar to the one the Rachel took. Others were life
size. Some may have represented family members. Teraphim may be similar to golem.
This in-depth study, by Robert Zucker,
gives an overview of how various cultures embedded the teraphim into
the lives of its people. This section is part of a larger study, and
developing software program, on the golem and its ties with Sefer
Yetzirah and Qabalah.
Teraphim Index
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