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The Masonic Moon

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on July 21, 2019 by David HarrisonJuly 21, 2019

The moon is a prominent symbol in Freemasonry, and can be seen in Masonic prints and banners dating back to the eighteenth century. The moon is mentioned in the ritual as one of the lesser lights; the light in the … Continue reading →

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Τα Απολεσθέντα Σύμβολα του Ελευθεροτεκτονισμού: Η Κυψέλη

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on April 3, 2018 by David HarrisonApril 4, 2018
Masonic Beehive

Η Κυψέλη είναι ένα πολύ παλαιό Τεκτονικό σύμβολο το οποίο εξακολουθεί να χρησιμοποιείται σε πολλές χώρες, αν και στην Αγγλία και την Ουαλία η χρήση του εγκαταλείφθηκε μετά την ένωση του 1813.1 Παρόλα αυτά, απαντάται ακόμη σε μερικές παλαιές (προ … Continue reading →

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Rose Croix

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on April 4, 2017 by David HarrisonApril 4, 2017

It has been suggested by esoteric writers of the occult revival such as John Yarker and Arthur Edward Waite that the Rose Croix degree was the ultimate degree practiced by the Rite de Elus Coens in the later eighteenth century. The degree … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beehive

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on December 9, 2015 by David HarrisonDecember 9, 2015
Masonic Beehive

Just over a month ago, I published an article on the website which discussed the Beehive as a lost Masonic symbol in regards to the lodges under the United Grand Lodge of England. There are of course symbols of the … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: The Hourglass

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 15, 2015 by David HarrisonNovember 16, 2015

The ‘winged hourglass’ has appeared in many eighteenth century Masonic exposes and on early Tracing Boards. The symbol represents mortality; the sands of time slipping away to the bottom of the glass. Time flies – and the symbol can be … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: Mercury and Caduceus

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 13, 2015 by David HarrisonDecember 8, 2015

This is a silver symbol of Mercury holding his staff Caduceus, which was commonly used in many Masonic jurisdictions by the Deacons during the eighteenth century. After the union in England in 1813, it was replaced by the symbol of a … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: Ouroboros and the symbol of infinity

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 9, 2015 by David HarrisonDecember 8, 2015

The Ouroboros and the symbol of infinity The symbol of infinity as a Masonic symbol can be seen in various exposes during the eighteenth century, seen as a snake or a even a rope twisted in a ‘figure-of-eight’ position, a never-ending … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: The Beehive

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 4, 2015 by David HarrisonMarch 1, 2018
Mormon Beehive

The beehive is a very old Masonic symbol that is still used in many countries, but in England and Wales it was dropped after the Union of 1813. It can still be seen however in some older pre-Union lodges, for … Continue reading →

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The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry: Introduction

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 1, 2015 by David HarrisonMarch 1, 2018
The Lost Symbols of Freemasonry

The quest for the lost symbols of Freemasonry is about more than just forgotten relics from the Masonic past, it’s about uncovering the true meaning and purpose of the Craft. Over the centuries the symbolic system of Freemasonry has been … Continue reading →

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Dr. David HarrisonDr David Harrison is a Masonic historian and leading academic expert on the study of Freemasonry. He has lectured at the University of Liverpool and Hope University, and has worked as an archaeologist, specializing in industrial archaeology in England.


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