The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Ahirman

Ahriman, the spirit of evil, individually created destructive creatures and entered the earth's elements, becoming incarnate in the lower nature of man, with the struggle for the soul of man continuing for 12,000 years.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Mithras (god Of Intelligence)Concept

Mithras serves as a mediator between the good principle Ormuzd and the evil principle Ahriman, reflecting the ongoing struggle between light and darkness.

Druid TemplesRitual

Druid temples represent a counterpoint to the evil influence of Ahriman, emphasizing the purity and wisdom of nature worship over the destructive forces of darkness.

Ahura-mazda Or OrmuzdConcept

Ahura-Mazda and Ahriman, the two eternal principles of light and darkness, represent the ongoing conflict in the world, with Ormuzd ruling for 3,000 years before Ahriman's influence increases.

Cáve Of The NymphsRitual

The Cave of the Nymphs, a sacred site, stands as a counterpoint to the evil influence of Ahriman, symbolizing the enduring power of good and light in religious traditions.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

AhirmanthroughCáve Of The NymphsilluminatesCult Of Mithras →
I. Ahirman & Cáve Of The Nymphs

The Cave of the Nymphs, a sacred site, stands as a counterpoint to the evil influence of Ahriman, symbolizing the enduring power of good and light in religious traditions.

II. Cáve Of The Nymphs & Cult Of Mithras

The Cave of the Nymphs, a significant sacred site for the Mithraic cult, holds symbolic importance in their religious practices, reflecting the divine significance associated with caves. This site, while mentioned to be consecrated by Zoroaster in the initial description, has been integrated into the Mithraic cult, suggesting a syncretic development where Zoroastrian elements may have influenced Mithraic practices. The cave serves as a vital element in Mithraism, embodying the cult's reverence for natural and sacred spaces.

AhirmanthroughMithras (god Of Intelligence)illuminatesGeo →
I. Ahirman & Mithras (god Of Intelligence)

Mithras serves as a mediator between the good principle Ormuzd and the evil principle Ahriman, reflecting the ongoing struggle between light and darkness.

II. Mithras (god Of Intelligence) & Geo

Mithras, the god of intelligence, is associated with celestial wisdom and is linked to concepts of time and space, as seen in the construction and astronomical use of Stonehenge.

AhirmanthroughDruid TemplesilluminatesStonehenge →
I. Ahirman & Druid Temples

Druid temples represent a counterpoint to the evil influence of Ahriman, emphasizing the purity and wisdom of nature worship over the destructive forces of darkness.

II. Druid Temples & Stonehenge

Stonehenge, a druid temple, exemplifies the unique religious practices of the druids, not patterned after other nations, signifying their distinct spiritual traditions.