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

Fourth Beast

The final form of the sphinx, symbolizing the new Christ and the dawning of a new era, representing the culmination of history and the first age

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The Ancient of Days and the fourth beast represent contrasting figures, one as a deity and the other as a human leader, symbolizing the end of history

The forms of the sphinx, including the lion and bear beasts, lead to the final form, the fourth beast, representing spiritual and historical evolution

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Fourth Beast & Ancient Of Days

The Ancient of Days and the fourth beast represent contrasting figures, one as a deity and the other as a human leader, symbolizing the end of history

II. Ancient Of Days & Hermit

The Hermit is depicted with the attributes of the Ancient of Days, symbolizing the ancient wisdom and guidance

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I. Fourth Beast & Ancient Of Days

The Ancient of Days and the fourth beast represent contrasting figures, one as a deity and the other as a human leader, symbolizing the end of history

II. Ancient Of Days & Christ Of Seeers

The Christ of the seers and the ancient of days are symbolic figures of the same or different ages, representing enlightenment and authority

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I. Fourth Beast & Forms Of The Sphinx

The forms of the sphinx, including the lion and bear beasts, lead to the final form, the fourth beast, representing spiritual and historical evolution

II. Forms Of The Sphinx & Bear Beast

The bear beast is one of the forms of the sphinx, representing the northern conquerors and a period of history