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

Oannes

A partially amphibious creature who taught civilization to people along the shore in the legends of Chaldeans, possibly representing Atlantean priests

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Oannes, a symbol of Atlantean civilization, taught the Chaldeans

Fish→Substance

Oannes is depicted with a fish head and human body, directly tying it to the concept of the fish as a symbol of divine figures

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

OannesthroughFishilluminatesIsis →
I. Oannes & Fish

Oannes is depicted with a fish head and human body, directly tying it to the concept of the fish as a symbol of divine figures

II. Fish & Isis

Isis is associated with a fish on her headdress while nursing Horus, indicating a relationship in mythological symbolism

OannesthroughFishilluminatesProfessor →
I. Oannes & Fish

Oannes is depicted with a fish head and human body, directly tying it to the concept of the fish as a symbol of divine figures

II. Fish & Professor

The Professor had dietary restrictions, avoiding meat)

OannesthroughAtlantisilluminatesMasonry →
I. Oannes & Atlantis

Oannes, a symbol of Atlantean civilization, taught the Chaldeans

II. Atlantis & Masonry

The origins of Masonry are often traced to the lost continent of Atlantis

OannesthroughFishilluminatesJesus →
I. Oannes & Fish

Oannes is depicted with a fish head and human body, directly tying it to the concept of the fish as a symbol of divine figures

II. Fish & Jesus

Jesus is symbolized by a fish, directly connecting a person to the fish concept

OannesthroughAtlantisilluminatesPopol Vuh →
I. Oannes & Atlantis

Oannes, a symbol of Atlantean civilization, taught the Chaldeans

II. Atlantis & Popol Vuh

The Popol Vuh contains a narrative suggesting the end of an ancient civilization, similar to Atlantis

OannesthroughAtlantisilluminatesNoah →
I. Oannes & Atlantis

Oannes, a symbol of Atlantean civilization, taught the Chaldeans

II. Atlantis & Noah

Noah-like figures symbolize the survival and migration of Atlanteans after their land sank

OannesthroughAtlantisilluminatesXibalba →
I. Oannes & Atlantis

Oannes, a symbol of Atlantean civilization, taught the Chaldeans

II. Atlantis & Xibalba

In Mesoamerican mythology, Xibalba is symbolically intertwined with the ancient civilization of Atlantis. It is depicted in the Popol Vuh narrative as a representation of the underworld realm, which corresponds to the concept of Atlantis in a symbolic context. This suggests a cultural connection where Xibalba, the mythical underworld, and Atlantis, the legendary sunken continent, are associated in the narrative tradition. Together, these figures and symbols are used to convey profound themes of transition, rebirth, and the realm of the dead, blending historical and mythological elements into a cohesive narrative woven through indigenous Mesoamerican belief systems.

OannesthroughFishilluminatesHydra Lianathan →
I. Oannes & Fish

Oannes is depicted with a fish head and human body, directly tying it to the concept of the fish as a symbol of divine figures

II. Fish & Hydra Lianathan

FISH, including species such as lepidosiren, phagrus, and oxyrinchus, are central to the myth of Jonah, sharing a significant symbolic context within this narrative. In the story, these fish (specifically, lepidosiren, often considered a type of lungfish, and oxyrinchus, a genus of salmonid fish) exemplify the fantastical and supernatural elements typical of ancient mythology. The inclusion of these particular fish underscores their unique role in the narrative, which likely served to add a layer of wonder and importance to the tale of Jonah's survival and transformation. Lepidosiren, which combines characteristics of both fish and amphibians, might symbolize the in-between nature of Jonah’s experience, his passage from the material world into the realm of the divine through his journey within the fish's belly. The myth draws upon these specific species to convey deeper spiritual and theological messages, reflecting a rich interplay between nature and biblical symbolism. Lepidosiren, a type of fish, is used in the myth of Jonah alongside the phagrus and oxyrinchus to show a shared symbolic context with other fish

OannesthroughFishilluminatesOxyrinchus
I. Oannes & Fish

Oannes is depicted with a fish head and human body, directly tying it to the concept of the fish as a symbol of divine figures

II. Fish & Oxyrinchus

Oxyrinchus, a type of pike, is one of the fish in myth related to Jonah and shares the symbolic context with other types of fish

OannesthroughAtlantisilluminatesAtlantean Inundation
I. Oannes & Atlantis

Oannes, a symbol of Atlantean civilization, taught the Chaldeans

II. Atlantis & Atlantean Inundation

Atlantis sank due to the Atlantean inundation