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Saturday, February 10, 2024

The Ceremony of the Grail. John Michael Greer. Holy Grail. Freemasonry

I'm enjoying "The Ceremony of the Grail" by John Michael Greer.

Delve into Ancient Mysteries with Some of Freemasonry's Most Guarded Secrets

The Holy Grail. The medieval stories of Merlin. The ancient Greek Mysteries. Discover the connection between them all with this phenomenal book by 32nd-degree Freemason and celebrated author John Michael Greer. He uses careful research to fit together seemingly unrelated traditions and topics, drawing on translated texts and published documents that, until recently, were jealously guarded. A must-read for anyone interested in occult Freemasonry and the Grail mysteries, this book provides answers that have eluded seekers for centuries.

Using the earliest surviving Masonic ritual texts as well as pioneering insights and writings by Jessie Weston, William Morris, and other renowned scholars, this book reconstructs the Grail ritual and provides guidelines for performing it. Greer also presents Freemasonry's origins, full translations of pivotal essays, and fascinating history from megalithic to modern times. The Ceremony of the Grailpieces together a puzzle that has captivated practitioners throughout the ages.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Quest of the Holy Grail. King Arthur. Camelot. Arthurian Legend. Knights of the Round Table

Written in approximately 1225 A.D., "The Quest of the Holy Grail" shouldn't be read too lightly. There is a lot to discover beneath the surface.

Composed by an unknown author in early thirteenth-century France, The Quest of the Holy Grail is a fusion of Arthurian legend and Christian symbolism, reinterpreting ancient Celtic myth as a profound spiritual fable. It recounts the quest of the knights of Camelot - the simple Perceval, the thoughtful Bors, the rash Gawain, the weak Lancelot and the saintly Galahad - as they journey through danger and temptation to reach the elusive Holy Grail. But only one of them is judged worthy to see the mysteries within the sacred vessel, and look upon the ineffable. Enfused with tragic grandeur and an aura of mysticism, The Quest is an absorbing and radiant allegory of man's perilous search for divine grace, and had a profound influence on later Arthurian romances and versions of the Grail legend.

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Monday, November 8, 2021

The Grail. From Celtic Myth to Christian Symbol. Roger Sherman Loomis

I'm enjoying "The Grail: From Celtic Myth to Christian Symbol" by Roger Sherman Loomis...

The medieval legend of the Grail, a tale about the search for supreme mystical experience, has never ceased to intrigue writers and scholars by its wildly variegated forms: the settings have ranged from Britain to the Punjab to the Temple of Zeus at Dodona; the Grail itself has been described as the chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper, a stone with miraculous youth-preserving virtues, a vessel containing a man's head swimming in blood; the Grail has been kept in a castle by a beautiful damsel, seen floating through the air in Arthur's palace, and used as a talisman in the East to distinguish the chaste from the unchaste. In his classic exploration of the obscurities and contradictions in the major versions of this legend, Roger Sherman Loomis shows how the Grail, once a Celtic vessel of plenty, evolved into the Christian Grail with miraculous powers. Loomis bases his argument on historical examples involving the major motifs and characters in the legends, beginning with the Arthurian legend recounted in the 1180 French poem by Chrtien de Troyes. The principal texts fall into two classes: those that relate the adventures of the knights in King Arthur's time and those that account for the Grail's removal from the Holy Land to Britain. Written with verve and wit, Loomis's book builds suspense as he proceeds from one puzzle to the next in revealing the meaning behind the Grail and its legends.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The Druidry Handbook. John Michael Greer. Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth

I'm enjoying The Druidry Handbook by John Michael Greer.

The classic guide to living a spiritual life rooted in Celtic antiquity and revived to meet the challenges of contemporary life.
Druidry offers people a path of harmony through reconnection with the green Earth. The Druidry Handbook is the first hands-on manual of traditional British druid practice that explores the Sun Path of seasonal celebration, the Moon Path of meditation, and the Earth Path of living in harmony with nature as tools for crafting an Earth-honoring life here and now. From ritual and meditation to nature awareness and ecological action, John Michael Greer opens the door to a spirituality rooted in the living Earth.
Featuring a mix of philosophy, rituals, spiritual practice, and lifestyle issues, The Druidry Handbookis an essential guide for those seriously interested in practicing a traditional form of druidry. It offers equal value to eclectics and solitary practitioners eager to incorporate more Earth-based spirituality into their own belief system.

Saturday, October 28, 2017

King Arthur (2004): Clive Owen, Keira Knightley as Guinevere

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, King Arthur (2004) adds a big-budget cinematic twist to the historical and often-romanticized Arthurian Legend. The epic story portrays Arthur as a Roman soldier in Britain during the Dark Ages, following orders against his better judgment and leading his knights into battle against the barbarian Saxons. King Arthur, Merlin, Lancelot and Guinevere are all accounted for in the plot… attempting to put a real-life spin on the mythicized Camelot and the Knights of the Roundtable. The battle scenes (including a great scene on the cracking ice of a frozen lake) are well choreographed and the costumes provide a believable period feel. Clive Owen is good in the lead role as Artorius Castus (Arthur). Keira Knightley is beautiful as the pagan Guinevere. The rest of the cast does an admirable job as well, including Ioan Gruffudd, Stephen Dillane, Stellan Skarsgard, Ray Winstone, Hugh Dancy, Til Schweiger and Mads Mikkelsen.

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen

King Arthur. 2004

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen

King Arthur. 2004

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen and Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen and Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen

King Arthur. 2004: Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen

King Arthur. 2004: Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen and Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen and Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Clive Owen and Keira Knightley as Guinevere

King Arthur. 2004: Keira Knightley as Guinevere

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975): King Arthur and Comedy

Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) was conceived between the 3rd and 4th season of the hit TV show Monty Python's Flying Circus. The story concerns King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail, aided by his knights of Camelot. One memorable scene follows another, and the film is funny throughout. The whole cast is fantastic, including Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Eric Idle.