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

Capire

Cabiri are a group of deities in Ancient Greek religion, associated with sacred symbols including the pomegranate

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

In Ancient Greek religion, the Cabiri are venerated deities with a significant connection to the pomegranate, known as CAPIRE. The Cabiri, often associated with secrecy and mystery, are particularly linked to the pomegranate, a symbol that intertwines their worship and rituals. Both entities—Cabiri (referred to as CAPIRE in the context provided) and the pomegranate—are closely wedded in the ancient Greek religious landscape, with the pomegranate serving as a key element in understanding the nature and practices of these deities. This relationship highlights the symbolic importance of the pomegranate in Cabiric rituals and the broader spiritual life of ancient Greek communities.

Grapes→Substance

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesSun →
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Sun

Grapes are linked to the solar fire and symbolize life and divine enthusiasm

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesChrist →
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Christ

Christ, as the exoteric symbol, is connected to grapes as a symbol of the Solar Spirit

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesChiram Abiff →
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Chiram Abiff

Grapes symbolize the earthly temptations and false light in the context of CHiram Abiff's story

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesFermentation →
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Fermentation

Grapes symbolize the fermentation, pointing to solar fire and the solar spirit Grapes symbolize fermentation, which is the evidence of the solar fire

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesMandrake →
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Mandrake

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesSunflower →
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Sunflower

Both sunflowers and grapes are linked to the symbolism of the sun and life in various religious contexts

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesPersecution Of The Greeks
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Persecution Of The Greeks

The persecution of the GREEKS led to the broader spread and preservation of the AGRAEAN MYSTERIES, including symbolic elements like GRAPES.

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesBacchic Rites →
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Bacchic Rites

GRAPES were key symbols in both the AGRAEAN MYSTERIES and the BACCHIC RITES, tying together the Dionysus worship and the broader context of the Mysteries.

CapirethroughPomegranateilluminatesJacob Bryant
I. Capire & Pomegranate

In Ancient Greek religion, the Cabiri are venerated deities with a significant connection to the pomegranate, known as CAPIRE. The Cabiri, often associated with secrecy and mystery, are particularly linked to the pomegranate, a symbol that intertwines their worship and rituals. Both entities—Cabiri (referred to as CAPIRE in the context provided) and the pomegranate—are closely wedded in the ancient Greek religious landscape, with the pomegranate serving as a key element in understanding the nature and practices of these deities. This relationship highlights the symbolic importance of the pomegranate in Cabiric rituals and the broader spiritual life of ancient Greek communities.

II. Pomegranate & Jacob Bryant

Jacob Bryant notes the significance of the pomegranate in his Ancient Mythology

CapirethroughGrapesilluminatesCyclops
I. Capire & Grapes

Grapes have symbolic significance in the context of Ancient Greek religion, associated with the Cabiri Capes associated with the Cabiri in Ancient Greek religion

II. Grapes & Cyclops

Grapes are a symbol of the false life and false light, related to the Cyclops' influence