Dudley Wright

The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

At one time the Mysteries of the various nations were the only vehicle of religion throughout the world, and it is not impossible that the very name of religion might have become obsolete but for the support of the periodical celebrations which preserved all the forms and ceremonials, rites and practices of sacred worship. With regard to the connection, supposed or real, between Freemasonry and the Mysteries, it is a remarkable coincidence that there is scarcely a single ceremony in the former that has not its corresponding rite in one or other of the Ancient Mysteries. The question as to which is the original is an important one to the student. The Masonic antiquarian maintains that Freemasonry is not a scion snatched with a violent hand from the Mysteries-whether Pythagorean, Hermetic, Samothracian, Eleusinian, Drusian, Druidical, or the like-but is the original institution, from which all the Mysteries were derived. In the opinion of the renowned Dr. George Oliver: "There is ample testimony to establish the fact that the Mysteries of all nations were originally the same, and diversified only by the accidental circumstances of local situation and political economy."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand
• Seitenzahl: 94
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. März 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783751904636
• Artikelnr.: 58988050

Autorenporträt

Dudley Wright (1868-1950) was an English writer, historian, occultist, and scholar, with a particular interest in Freemasonry, ancient religions, and the occult. Born in Chelsea, London, Wright was an influential figure in Masonic circles, serving as the editor of The Freemason, one of England's leading Masonic newspapers. His work extended beyond Freemasonry to include studies of Islam, ancient rites, and mystical traditions. Wright authored several important works during his lifetime, including The Eleusinian Mysteries & Rites (1913), Vampires and Vampirism (1914), Robert Burns and Freemasonry (1921), The Epworth Phenomena (1917), and Druidism: The Ancient Faith. His books often combined historical analysis with an exploration of esoteric knowledge, examining topics such as the occult, ancient religious rites, and folklore. His works on vampires, in particular, contributed to the study of vampire mythology and its connections to cultural beliefs about death and immortality. Wright's interest in spiritualism, the occult, and ancient rites made him a significant figure in early 20th-century studies of mysticism and Freemasonry.