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

Melchizedek

Melchizedek is a biblical figure who holds significant importance, particularly within Christian theological discussions. He is often referenced in Christian writings to explore the lineage that connects him to Jesus Christ, highlighting the symbolic and spiritual significance of Jesus’ position as the rightful king and priest. This connection is seen as reinforcing Jesus' authority and his role in the spiritual realm, particularly relevant during the Last Supper, which is reenacted as the Eucharist or Communion. Melchizedek is occasionally described as part of a lineage stemming from immaculate conceptions, involving both human beings and elementals. Such descriptions suggest a divine origin or a special, supernatural conception, although this aspect of his narrative appears more in certain esoteric or mystical interpretations rather than in mainstream biblical texts.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

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

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

Theseus→Concept

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

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

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

Æneas→Person

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

AchillesPerson

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

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

MelchizedekthroughHerculesilluminatesSun →
I. Melchizedek & Hercules

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

II. Hercules & Sun

Hercules, associated with the sun, shares visible attributes of the sun

MelchizedekthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesEliphas Levi →
I. Melchizedek & Apollonius Of Tyana

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

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Eliphas Levi

Both Apollonius of Tyana and Eliphas Levi are figures associated with mystical knowledge, with significant overlap in their areas of inquiry and practices. Apollonius of Tyana, a 1st-century Greek philosopher and miracle worker, was known for his teachings on mysticism and his interactions with various religious figures. Eliphas Levi, a 19th-century French occultist and author, draws on the knowledge of Apollonius of Tyana, as evidenced by Levi's own experiments with the Ritual, suggesting a connection between their mystical approaches and practices. This connection highlights the enduring influence of ancient mystical teachings and the continued exploration of such knowledge in later historical periods. Eliphas Levi draws on the knowledge of Apollonius of Tyana, as evidenced by his experiments with the Ritual

MelchizedekthroughHerculesilluminatesSir Francis Bacon →
I. Melchizedek & Hercules

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

II. Hercules & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon is metaphorically called the "philosophical Hercules" in the text

MelchizedekthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesMagnetism →
I. Melchizedek & Apollonius Of Tyana

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

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Magnetism

Apollonius of Tyana's theory on magnetic lucidity forms the basis of the practice of magnetism

MelchizedekthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesCrucifixion →
I. Melchizedek & Apollonius Of Tyana

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

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Crucifixion

Apollonius of Tyana's powers include understanding distant events, suggesting a connection with crucifixion symbolism.

MelchizedekthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesRitual →
I. Melchizedek & Apollonius Of Tyana

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

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Ritual

Apollonius of Tyana is known to have left a theory concerning the Ritual

MelchizedekthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesThréme →
I. Melchizedek & Apollonius Of Tyana

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

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Thréme

Both are associated with magical practices involving rings

MelchizedekthroughTheseusilluminatesJohn Heydon →
I. Melchizedek & Theseus

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

II. Theseus & John Heydon

John Heydon's work has been associated with the figure Theseus as both are symbols of spiritual transformation

MelchizedekthroughHerculesilluminatesApis Bull
I. Melchizedek & Hercules

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

II. Hercules & Apis Bull

Both Hercules and the Apis Bull are solar symbols and share symbolic significance.

MelchizedekthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesMaya Magician
I. Melchizedek & Apollonius Of Tyana

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

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Maya Magician

Both are historical figures associated with magical practices and rings