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

New Atlantis

A fictional utopian society written by Francis Bacon, symbolically representing his vision of a perfect and enlightened world "The New Atlantis" is an utopian dream that expresses Bacon's ideals for a new civilization

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Bacon's Secret SocietyLineage

Bacon's New Atlantis is a symbol of his philosophical and political ideals, influencing the development of the Masonic order

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesMysteries →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Mysteries

Bacon renounced personal credit and was a servant of the Mysteries

New AtlantisthroughBacon's Secret SocietyilluminatesChiram →
I. New Atlantis & Bacon's Secret Society

Bacon's New Atlantis is a symbol of his philosophical and political ideals, influencing the development of the Masonic order

II. Bacon's Secret Society & Chiram

The CHiram myth is seen as a symbolic representation of Bacon's philosophical and political ideals

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesRosicrucianism →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Rosicrucianism

Rosicrucianism and Sir Francis Bacon are closely bound through historical and esoteric associations. According to the surviving literature, Sir Francis Bacon's political and broader activities are closely associated with Rosicrucian aspirations. Rosicrucianism, a mysterious and influential philosophical movement of the 17th century, is characterized by its blend of Neoplatonic, Christian, and alchemical philosophies. The suggestion is that Bacon's pursuits, whether political or in other domains, were influenced by or intertwined with these Rosicrucian ideals. This connection implies that Bacon's work and aspirations were not confined to the political arena but were part of a broader, esoteric movement seeking knowledge, reform, and enlightenment through a secretive and spiritually-oriented framework. The association between Bacon and Rosicrucianism highlights the complex and sometimes shadowy nature of intellectual and political endeavors during that era.

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesComte De St.-germain →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Comte De St.-germain

Both were known to be emissaries of the Secret Brotherhood

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesFraternity Of R.c. →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Fraternity Of R.c.

Sir Francis Bacon is possibly a member of the Fraternity of R.C., as suggested by the references in The Anatomy of Melancholy

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesJohann Valentin Andreæ →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Johann Valentin Andreæ

There is a potential relationship between Johann Valentin Andreæ and Sir Francis Bacon, as Andreæ could have used Bacon's name as a pseudonym

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesShakespeare →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Shakespeare

Shakespeare is metaphorically compared to Bacon in the text

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesHercules →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Hercules

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

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesKaramelia Prussiae →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Karamelia Prussiae

Sir Francis Bacon's style of writing is similar to that of the Fama Fraternitatis, and certain statements in his New Atlantis point to an acquaintance with Rosicrucian ideas

New AtlantisthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesRosa Crucis →
I. New Atlantis & Sir Francis Bacon

Bacon expressed ideas in "The New Atlantis" for a new civilization

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Rosa Crucis

Sir Francis Bacon's activities were associated with Rosa: Crucis