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

Harpies

Mythological creatures from the Mysteries, composite beings with the heads of maidens and the bodies of birds, described as flying with metal wings and making a terrible noise

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Æneas→Person

Æneas encounters the harpies, which are a significant part of his journey and prophetic warning

Harpies are composite beings that are projections of spiritual entities

Metal→Substance

The harpies' wings are made of metal One of the materials used in the creation of the harpies' wings, described as metallic

Anja HelenaConcept

The harpies' prophecy involves Æneas and the fate of the Trojans, linked to the human soul (Helaena)

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

HarpiesthroughProjectionilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Harpies & Projection

Harpies are composite beings that are projections of spiritual entities

II. Projection & Alchemy

Projection is a specific alchemical process, turning base metals into gold, which is central to the practice of alchemy.

HarpiesthroughProjectionilluminatesPentagram →
I. Harpies & Projection

Harpies are composite beings that are projections of spiritual entities

II. Projection & Pentagram

The Pentagram, as a central symbol, is part of the projection and display used in rituals.

HarpiesthroughMetalilluminatesSubstance →
I. Harpies & Metal

The harpies' wings are made of metal One of the materials used in the creation of the harpies' wings, described as metallic

II. Metal & Substance

In the realm of alchemy, both SUBSTANCE and METAL are transformed through a series of intricate and profound practices. These transformations underscore a deeper connection between the two, highlighting their interrelation and the spiritual nature of their metamorphosis. Through alchemical processes, these substances undergo significant changes, reflecting a shared journey of spiritual and material transformation.

HarpiesthroughMetalilluminatesAxiomata Hermetica →
I. Harpies & Metal

The harpies' wings are made of metal One of the materials used in the creation of the harpies' wings, described as metallic

II. Metal & Axiomata Hermetica

Metals are transformed through the Axiomata Hermetica

HarpiesthroughÆneasilluminatesApollonius Of Tyana →
I. Harpies & Æneas

Æneas encounters the harpies, which are a significant part of his journey and prophetic warning

II. Æneas & Apollonius Of Tyana

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

HarpiesthroughProjectionilluminatesSage →
I. Harpies & Projection

Harpies are composite beings that are projections of spiritual entities

II. Projection & Sage

The sage, a master of alchemy, taught the fourteenth step - projection, in the process of alchemy

HarpiesthroughÆneasilluminatesTheseus →
I. Harpies & Æneas

Æneas encounters the harpies, which are a significant part of his journey and prophetic warning

II. Æneas & Theseus

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

HarpiesthroughÆneasilluminatesCount De Gabalis →
I. Harpies & Æneas

Æneas encounters the harpies, which are a significant part of his journey and prophetic warning

II. Æneas & Count De Gabalis

Æneas is one of the famous figures listed by Count de Gabalis as offspring of immaculate conceptions.

HarpiesthroughÆneasilluminatesHercules →
I. Harpies & Æneas

Æneas encounters the harpies, which are a significant part of his journey and prophetic warning

II. Æneas & Hercules

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

HarpiesthroughProjectionilluminatesAquarius →
I. Harpies & Projection

Harpies are composite beings that are projections of spiritual entities

II. Projection & Aquarius

Aquarius represents the Projection step in the process