Secret Societies And The Hermetic Code : The Rosicrucian, Masonic, and Esoteric Transmission in the Arts - Ernesto Frers

From the strange symbols on a one-dollar bill to the secret signs of the Knights Templar and Freemasons, Invisible societies, and the world of magic and alchemy, The Book of Secrets is a comprehensive introduction to the world of secret and esoteric knowledge throughout history.

In the Mystery tradition, "secrets" are levels of consciousness that are hidden from our normal mental state, the acquisition of a new point of view. The Book of Secrets delves into the world of the "occult," the initiated secret traditions of the fascinating unseen spiritual world: its In SECRET SOCIETIES AND THE HERMETIC CODE, Ernesto Frers presents a virtual museum of artistic works that contain Occult secrets. The scope of his research ranges from the paintings of Byzantine icons to Salvador Dali, from Mystery sites such as the Pyramids to the architecture of Andrea Palladio's Villa Cornaro. He, also, discusses the Hermetic influence on music evidenced in the works of Mozart through to the modern era of rock and roll. Frers explains that all cultures encode in their architecture, art and music the instructions and diagram of their esoteric ritual and faith. He shows how during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Church's severe censure of anything antithetical to its dogma forced artists to conceal mystical references within the religious images or scenes they depicted. By examining works that have not received such scrutiny before, including those of Titian, di Cosimo, Botticelli and Rembrandt, Frers brings to light the symbols and Cryptic messages Hidden in these masterpieces. He presents his evidence using more than 100 color and black-and-white images to reveal the Mysteries contained in these works of art. He, also, extends his investigation to the occult leanings of modern-day musicians such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Led Zepplin. The author's subject matter Ranges from paintings of Byzantine icons to Salva9781594772085

dor Dali, music from Mozart to Satanic Rock and Mystery sites from the Pyramids to Andrea Palladio's Villa Cornaro. The book includes more than 100 color and black-and-white images that reveal the Mysteries contained in these artistic works. symbols, secret societies, and seers.

You'll discover:

• Key Concepts : the Great Work, the Universal Force, Polarity, the Four Elements, Magick and Mysticism, Esoteric Anatomy, Qabalah, Alchemy, Astrology, the Astral Plane, and more.
• Symbolism : More than 100 Secret symbols, words, objects, including their meanings and the secret powers they invoke: Animals, spiritual beings, and Sacred objects.
• Secret Societies and Holy Orders : The gatekeepers and the transmitters of Sacred knowledge: Freemasons, OTO, Cathars, Templars, Assassins. Pineda places them all in history and geography and explains who they are/were and what they stood for.
• Luminaries and Seers : More than 200 Legends and historical personages: Hermes Trismegistus, Jesus, Siddartha, Osiris, and other seers from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 19th and 20th centuries.

From video games such as "Limbo" and "Castlevania" to TV shows and movies to comic book heroes, or Dan Brown's novels, secret symbols and societies fascinate. Pineda provides a comprehensive introduction to secret knowledge for readers who want to know more.