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

Manidos

Spiritual entities in the North American Indian belief system, often depicted in mythologies.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Pipestone QuarrySubstance

The Manidos, revered spiritual entities, are associated with the creation of the sacred calumet pipe using redstone found at the PIPESTONE QUARRY. This act signifies the establishment of a powerful connection between the physical and spiritual realms, endowing the pipe with significant spiritual and cultural importance within the context surroundingPIPESTONE QUARRY and the Manidos.

American Indian SymbolismConcept

The Manidos are a part of the belief system in American Indian symbolism, representing spiritual entities.

Calumet PipeRitual

The pipe is a medium for communication with Manidos, embodying spiritual energy.

CloudsSubstance

Clouds represent the smoke of celestial beings, linking Manidos to earth.

ForestsSubstance

Forests are considered home to various spiritual entities, integral to North American Indian myths.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Manidos & Calumet Pipe

The pipe is a medium for communication with Manidos, embodying spiritual energy.

II. Calumet Pipe & Tetrad

The pipe is often filled with tobacco for rituals, symbolically invoking the sacred number four and the Great Spirit.

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I. Manidos & American Indian Symbolism

The Manidos are a part of the belief system in American Indian symbolism, representing spiritual entities.

II. American Indian Symbolism & North American Indian

Indians' belief and practice of symbolism and mysticism are closely tied to their way of life and philosophies.