About this episode

The episode explores the role of modern Freemasons in relation to ancient rituals and philosophies.

This week, we peer into the grand, interlocking mosaic of our craft to ask two defining questions: what is the true active duty of a mason in a world pulled apart by extremes? And are we merely playing dress up in our modern lodges, or are we actively repeating the sacred initiations of the ancient Egyptians, the Mithraic priests, and the Eleusinian mystics? All this and more. Stay tuned! Links: The New SUBSTACK! http://www.wcypodcast.substack.com The Secretary Box Teaser: wcypodcast.com/secretary-box Skull and Crown Ltd.: www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show!: https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

People in this episode

Host: Robert Johnson

Topics covered

• Freemasonry
• ancient rituals
• initiation
• Egyptian influence
• modern lodges
• philosophy

Keywords

• Freemasonry
• Egyptian rituals
• initiation
• Mithraism
• Eleusinian mysteries
• modern lodges
• philosophy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Skull and Crown Ltd., Patreon, Facebook

Books & works: The Egyptian Shadow on the Winding Stairs, Golden Legends

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