Freemasonry

In order to answer the questions, we have to break down and understand each society individually. It is from there that we can see how they compare or contrast. Assyrians: (Western Civilizations – Norton Publications, pg. 60-62). Under the aggressive and barbaric rule of Ashurnasirpal II became known for their savagery. Eventually, Ashurnasirpal II was usurped by Tiglath Pileser III. Pileser was followed by Shalmeneser and finally by Sargon II. It wasn’t until Sargon II’s rule did the…

children, cultural symbols and incomprehensible and alarming images. Ryden chooses themes that carry cultural connotations. He is interested in what different people and cultures consider sacred. His paintings often contain symbols of Satanism, Freemasonry, alchemy, numerology, different religions, and ideologies, as well as depictions of animals and young children with big eyes. By using symbolism in his paintings Mark Ryden gives hints to the viewer…

A pentagram is a five pointed star made by using one continuous line. In the Greek language, pente means five and gramme means line, so pentegramme literally means a shape with 5 intersecting lines. For the pentacle, pente means five and the ending -cle has a definition of “a place appropriate to the actions of the verb or a means by which the action is performed”. For Wiccans, most actions are performed in a sacred circle and so pentacle means five within an appropriate place. That…

detailed how Freemasons regulated their trade as well as guide Masons in their moral code of conduct. The poem ends “Amen! Amen! So mote it be! So say we all for charity”. (https://scottishrite.org/scottish-rite-myths-and-facts/qa-so-mote-it-be/) Freemasonry is said…

The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe, is a short story told from the point of view of a man, Montresor, that’s filled with hatred and vengefulness towards Fortunato. Poe develops the hateful and vengeful theme of this short story through his usage of the literary elements, more specifically the point of view, the usage of irony, and the setting of the story. He also does a good job of developing the theme through his establishment of a suspenseful, disturbing tone. In his poem Fable for…

"All Seeing Eyes"? you have heard it, you have even seen it. the beady eye is all-seeing, all-knowing and all-powerful – and it is allegedly the symbol of an influential secret society known as the Illuminati. so what does illuminati mean? illuminati is plural for the Latin word Illuminatus enlightened it is a name given to several groups, both real and fictitious. if you go back in history the name usually refers to the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment-era secret society founded on May 1,…

How did a Diverse Group of Followers Lead to the Modern Practice of Wicca? What is Wicca? Wicca is a religious movement that stems from both Christian beliefs and practices to Christian fear of witchcraft practices. This had mostly derived on several islands of Great Britain and Ireland, but later evolved in American events, such as the Salem Witch Trials in the seventeenth century. Though many religions fear forms of witchcraft and sorcery, often Christians (Who’s Afraid of…

is unknown exactly when or even why the Masonic Fraternity was formed, but most Masonic scholars believe that it emerged from the stonemasons' guilds. Within thirty years, the fraternity had spread throughout Europe and the American Colonies. Freemasonry became very popular in colonial America. The group has survived for centuries giving them a very rich and scandalous history. Our entire country was essentially created by Freemasons. Nicholas Redfern has found through his intense research that…

Born on 19th May 1925 as Malcolm Little, in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm X. His early years were full of abject poverty and a distinctive kind of racism that is beyond description. Though tragic because he had lost his father, a renowned Black Nationalist whose name was Earl Little. As a result of this unfortunate loss, Malcolm’s family started experiencing difficulties, hence he ended up involving himself in street crime and eventually getting incarcerated. It was during prison time when Malcolm X…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (WOLF-gang, ah-muh-DAY-us, MOE-tsart) was born in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756. His father, Leopold, was a bookbinder. He was also a violin teacher and became famous when he published a method of study for the violin. Wolfgang's older sister Maria Anna was called Nannerl by the family. Her father began teaching her to play the clavier when she was seven years old and Wolfgang also showed an interest very early. Both…