Minerva – The American Minervan

“They Shall Not Perish” (1918) Poster, American Propaganda | Artist Douglas Volk

30 Nov 20186 Dec 2018No Comments

1918 Poster (Publ. N.Y. : American Lithographic Co., 1918) titled “They Shall Not Perish,” by Artist Douglas Volk (1856-1935), depicts a girl who symbolized the Near East, clinging to woman (Columbia, Minerva, Marianne, Lady Liberty) with sword and U.S. flag, symbolizing America (Republicanism—against oppression). American Committee for Relief in the Near East campaign to raise money … Continue reading “They Shall Not Perish” (1918) Poster, American Propaganda | Artist Douglas Volk

The Adoration of Wisdom & Education in Theosophy and the Order of Illuminati | “Hiraf” Article on the Rosicrucians and Illuminati

8 Aug 201810 Dec 2018No Comments

Blavatsky Hopes Truth will Prevail So do we “They worship Hermes (WISDOM) most of gods. And they swear an oath by Him alone, and say that they were born from Hermes (WISDOM).”—Herodotus, Thrace: The Getai and the Trausians, Bk 5.7; see Robert B. Strassler, The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories, pg. 368 and The Liberator-God in … Continue reading The Adoration of Wisdom & Education in Theosophy and the Order of Illuminati | “Hiraf” Article on the Rosicrucians and Illuminati

The Liberator-God in Ancient Religion: Salvation and Resurrection of the Initiated

9 Jan 201818 Jun 20182 Comments

Resurrection of the DEAD and the Liberation of MAN in the MYSTERIES. Ipsa scientia potestas est “Knowledge itself is power.” (Francis Bacon, Meditationes Sacrae, 1597) The Drama of Graduation in the Mysteries Think only the Greeks and Romans celebrated “the MYSTERIES?” I must be INITIATED, ere I die!! —Aristophanes, Eirene (“Peace” Comedy). The INITIATED, are the “just.”—Aristophanes. “Open your ears, O ye Initiated, … Continue reading The Liberator-God in Ancient Religion: Salvation and Resurrection of the Initiated

James Madison on Divine Ideal in American Republicanism | Federalist Papers No. 55

30 Mar 20175 Nov 2018No Comments

James Madison, lead drafter of the Constitution stated once, that the philosophy of American Republicanism admits the existence of qualities in man in a higher degree, i.e., built on a spiritual Ideal of man’s nature. This is in keeping with Classical Republicanism. We recognize James Madison as a man who rejected the idea of racial superiority, … Continue reading James Madison on Divine Ideal in American Republicanism | Federalist Papers No. 55

Virgin Goddesses in the Ancient Pantheons and Roman Mariolatry

7 Dec 201610 Jun 2018No Comments

What is the meaning of the Virgin Mother-Goddesses in ancient mythology? In Egypt, Uta-Hor-resenet, a provost of the temples and prophet of the goddess NEITH at Sais had risen to positions of high dignity under the last kings of the 26th (XXVIth) Dynasty. The great King of all lands, Cambyses I, came to Egypt, and the provost taught … Continue reading Virgin Goddesses in the Ancient Pantheons and Roman Mariolatry

Sun and Lunar Worship: Adonai, Baal and Moloch in the Mysteries

4 Aug 20163 May 2018No Comments

ADONAI, BAAL AND MOLOCH IN THE MYSTERIES ANCIENT WORSHIP IN SYRIA. DETAILED EXPLANATION OF ANCIENT SUN-GODS. GODS AND NAMES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD. DEMONSTRATING MOST OF THE FAMOUS GOD-NAMES AND ANCIENT RELIGIONS TO BE BASED ON THE MYSTERIES. OF WHICH THE SOLAR AND LUNAR MYSTERIES ARE OF ONE WORSHIP. – “The endeavor has been made to give … Continue reading Sun and Lunar Worship: Adonai, Baal and Moloch in the Mysteries