This card is treated as a Normal Monster while face-up on the field or in the Graveyard. While this card is face-up on the field, you can Normal Summon it to have it be treated as an Effect Monster with this effect.
You can Tribute this card, Special Summon 1 'Hieratic' monster, except 'Hieratic Seal of the Dragon King', from your hand, Deck, or Graveyard, in face-up Defense Position.