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

Mandrake

Mandrake holds magical and medicinal significance, accredited with remarkable effects

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

BaarasSubstance

Mandrake is identified with baaras, a mystic herb used for casting out demons

Mandracore Root ShapeConcept

The mandrake's root shape is closely related to the human body, making it a potent symbol

Grapes→Substance

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesSun →
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

II. Grapes & Sun

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

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesChrist →
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

II. Grapes & Christ

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

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesChiram Abiff →
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

II. Grapes & Chiram Abiff

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

MandrakethroughMandracore Root ShapeilluminatesKnights Templars →
I. Mandrake & Mandracore Root Shape

The mandrake's root shape is closely related to the human body, making it a potent symbol

II. Mandracore Root Shape & Knights Templars

Mandrake's root shape is accused of worship by the Knights Templars

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesFermentation →
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

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

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesCapire
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

II. Grapes & Capire

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

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesSunflower
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

II. Grapes & Sunflower

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

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesPersecution Of The Greeks
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

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.

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesBacchic Rites
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

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.

MandrakethroughGrapesilluminatesCyclops
I. Mandrake & Grapes

Both grapes and mandrake symbolize the solar fire in different contexts

II. Grapes & Cyclops

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