What is Golem?

Golem is a type of monster from Jewish folklore. It is made of clay in the form of a giant man and can make the wishes of its creator. In most of the stories, Golems are produced by rabbis. The idea is that the Holy Man in his proximity to God reaches some of God's forces; But because the rabbi is not really a god, the creature he does are lower than man in form and intelligence, and lacks any free will. Golem is said to be unable to speak, suggesting his lack of soul; If speaking could be created, it would be very dangerous.

many stories Golem dates back to the Middle Ages. At this time, creature was usually characterized as a defender of the Jewish people. It could be violent and frightening, but it was usually a revenge. In addition, the rabbi with the servant Golem was considered to be the highest earthly level of holiness. On the forehead or on the clay tablet or on a piece of paper placed in his mouth. In the first published story about a monster, from a collection of Jewish folktThe forest from 1847 is animated by writing EMET or "truths" on its forehead. Deleting the first letter would change the word to met or "death" and return the creation to inanimate clay.

Later in the 19th century, Golem entered the greater empire of Western European literature and tradition. In a Christian narrative, it was again directed as a symbol of the risk of excessive pride and court order against black magic. Stories from the 19th century often were to lose creation of creation control over IT, or Golem, which turned on on their master, similar to the medieval Christian idea of ​​Homunculus, a small humanoid created through alchemy. Today, links to Golem abundant in popular culture, from literature and film to games, comic books and television.