Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Lon Milo DuQuette. Author. Ceremonial Magick. Ordo Templi Orientis. OTO. Thelema. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Lon Milo DuQuette

Author, Musician, Occultist

and Ceremonial Magician

United States Deputy Grand Master

Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.)

Archbishop of

Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica

32nd Degree Freemason

Long Beach Scottish Rite Valley

Member of Long Beach Lodge No. 327

Grand Lodge of California

by Travis Simpkins

Lon Milo DuQuette - Qabalah

Lon Milo DuQuette

For more info, please visit:

londuquette.com

and

oto-usa.org

Lon Milo DuQuette. Son of Chicken Qabalah. Magick. Ordo Templi Orientis. OTO. Thelema. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, August 23, 2021

The Mysteries of Mithras. by Payam Nabarz

The Mysteries of Mithras. Payam Nabarz. Mithraism. Paganism

I'm enjoying "The Mysteries of Mithras" by Payam Nabarz. In addition to a concise historical background, it also includes seven neo-Mithraic initiatory rituals for those that are curious about the lessons contained within the rites of this ancient Roman mystery religion.

An overview of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions
• Provides a comprehensive history of Mithraism, including its influence on Christianity and Islam
• Includes rituals, meditations, and teaching tales for readers who wish to follow the Mithraic path
• Studies the evolution and divergence of the Eastern (Persian) and Western (Roman) forms of Mithraism
The Mysteries of Mithras presents a revival of the magical practices and initiatory system of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion that was immensely popular in the Roman Legions from the late second century B.C. until A.D. 400 and was taken to every corner of the Roman Empire. As the last pagan state religion in Europe, it was the most important competitor to early Christianity and heavily influenced Christian doctrine and symbolism. The parallels between Christianity and ancient Mithraism are striking--for example, the god Mithra was born of a virgin in a cave on December 25.
Payam Nabarz reveals the history, origins, and spiritual and philosophical tenets of Mithraism and its connections to Christianity, Islam, and Freemasonry. He also describes the modern neo-pagan practice of Mithraism in evidence today and for readers who wish to adopt the Mithraic path, he includes seven of its initiatory rituals and meditations, as well as orations and teaching tales, that open the door to the seven Mithraic grades of passage.

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

Jeremy Brett

Sherlock Holmes

The Great Detective

created by

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

by Travis Simpkins

Jeremy Brett is considered one of the best actors to play Sherlock Holmes. He starred in the long-running Granada Television series, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which aired from 1984-1994.

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes