Anthropology of Occult Secret Societies - ROBERT SEPEHR

Summary

This video explores ancient Greek philosophy's four elements, with a focus on fire's symbolic roles in rebirth, intellect, and knowledge. It delves into esoteric schools like the Golden Dawn and their influence on occult practices, connecting these to historical figures and societies. The script also discusses theosophy, anthroposophy, and the controversial Aryan theories, suggesting a celestial origin for advanced civilizations.

Takeaways

• 🔥 Fire is an element in ancient Greek philosophy, symbolizing both destruction and creation, as well as intellect and knowledge.
• 🔮 The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a 19th-century secret society, was devoted to metaphysics, paranormal activities, and ceremonial magic, influencing many modern occult practices.
• 👥 Women were admitted to the Golden Dawn on an equal basis with men, a progressive stance for the time, indicating the order's focus on spiritual development over gender.
• 🎓 The Golden Dawn's teachings were based on the Kabbalah, astrology, and tarot, with higher levels including practices like astral travel and spirit communication.
• 👤 Aleister Crowley and H.P. Lovecraft were notable members of the Golden Dawn, indicating the order's influence on both occultism and literature.
• 🌐 Helena Blavatsky founded Theosophy in the late 19th century, emphasizing the common origins of religions and philosophies, including an ancient Aryan connection.
• 📚 The original Knights Templar were a military and financial order with esoteric knowledge, which later influenced secret societies like the Golden Dawn.
• 🧬 Genetic studies suggest a common ancestry for blue-eyed individuals, potentially linking to the spread of agriculture by the Proto-Indo-Europeans or Aryans.
• 🌿 The development of agriculture is tied to the spread of domesticated animals, which may explain the dominance of certain populations in early civilization.
• 👁️ Statues and depictions of gods and nobility with blue eyes and light hair suggest a historical reverence for these traits, possibly linked to ancient Aryan populations.
• 🛸 The Thule Society and Vril Society were pre-WWII German occult groups with beliefs in advanced ancient civilizations and extraterrestrial origins for the Aryans.

Q & A

What are the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy?

The four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy are fire, water, earth, and air.

What is the fifth element mentioned in the context of ancient Greek philosophy?

The fifth element mentioned in the context of ancient Greek philosophy is ether.

According to the script, what is the symbolic meaning of fire in Greek myth and esoteric traditions?

In Greek myth and esoteric traditions, fire is symbolic of resurrection or rebirth, as well as intellect, reason, knowledge, and inner knowing or gnosis.

What mythological figure is associated with the theft of fire from the gods in Greek mythology?

In Greek mythology, Prometheus is the figure associated with the theft of fire from the gods.

What is the connection between the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and Freemasonry?

The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was influenced by Freemasonry in its system of hierarchy and initiation, although women were admitted on an equal basis with men.

What are some of the esoteric practices taught within the higher levels of the Golden Dawn?

Some of the esoteric practices taught within the higher levels of the Golden Dawn include scrying, astral travel, and real alchemy, as well as spirit communications with supernatural entities known as the Secret Chiefs.

Who is one of the notable members of the Golden Dawn mentioned in the script?

Aleister Crowley is one of the notable members of the Golden Dawn mentioned in the script.

What is the connection between the Theosophical Society and the Golden Dawn?

The Theosophical Society, founded by Helena Blavatsky, influenced the teachings of the Golden Dawn, which included esoteric philosophy based on the Kabbalah, astrology, and tarot, among other forms of divination.

What is the significance of the term 'Aryan' in the context of the script?

In the context of the script, 'Aryan' refers to an ancestral language and people from which many Indo-European languages and cultures are believed to have descended. It is also associated with various esoteric and occult movements, including those that believed in a superior 'Aryan' race or civilization.

What is the significance of the Thule Society in the script?

The Thule Society, as mentioned in the script, was an organization that combined elements of various esoteric and occult societies and was particularly interested in the idea of ancient, advanced civilizations and their potential influence on modern culture and technology.

What is the connection between the script's discussion of agriculture and the 'Aryan' people?

The script suggests that the 'Aryan' people, or their ancient counterparts such as the Cro-Magnons, played a significant role in the development and spread of agricultural civilization due to their domestication of animals and their potential origins from a mythical, advanced civilization like Atlantis.