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

Oedipus

Oedipus, the king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother, symbolizing humanity and mystery

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Sphinx→Ritual

Oedipus is directly connected to the Sphinx, resolving the enigma through revelation of manhood as the ultimate answer Oedipus solves the riddle of the Sphinx, marking a significant turning point in his journey towards knowledge and destiny

Thesebos (thebes)Geography

Oedipus is a key figure in the myths of Thebes, symbolizing human fallibility and destiny

Oedipus is a character from Greek Mythology who is renowned for his notable role in solving the Sphinx's riddle. This feat is emblematic of his portrayal as a figure capable of unraveling complexities, not only through intellectual prowess but also as a representation of the resolution of profound life and death questions. His legendary status within the realm of Greek mythology underscores his significant contributions to the narratives that explore themes of prophecy, fate, and the human condition.

Magic→Concept

Oedipus’s story, intertwined with the Sphinx, is integral to the understanding of magical allegories

AzotConcept

Oedipus's fate and actions reflect the ultimate principle symbolized by Azot, the divine knowledge of human nature

Heaven→Concept

Oedipus's fate and actions reflect the interplay between human and divine principles, connecting his story to the concepts of Heaven and Hell

Golden FleeceSubstance

The legend of the Golden Fleece reiterates and veils the Hermetic and magical doctrines of Orpheus, linking Oedipus to these esoteric teachings

HellConcept

Oedipus's fate and actions reflect the interplay between human and divine principles, connecting his story to the concepts of Heaven and Hell

King Of ThebesConcept

As the King of Thebes, Oedipus faces the consequences of his actions, symbolizing the moral and spiritual trials of leadership

Moses→Person

The narratives of Moses and Oedipus are linked through symbolic elements, sharing themes of symbolic initiation and revelation

GenesisConcept

Oedipus's story echoes themes from Genesis, linking the mythological and the biblical in symbolic narratives

CithaeronGeography

Oedipus was found on the tree of Cithaeron, linking the geographical place to his story and the symbolic significance of the location

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

OedipusthroughMagicilluminatesTarot →
I. Oedipus & Magic

Oedipus’s story, intertwined with the Sphinx, is integral to the understanding of magical allegories

II. Magic & Tarot

The Tarot, like Magic, employs mystical and esoteric symbols to uncover deeper truths about the world and human nature, linking it with the practice of Magic as a method of achieving enlightenment or understanding.

OedipusthroughMagicilluminatesPantacle →
I. Oedipus & Magic

Oedipus’s story, intertwined with the Sphinx, is integral to the understanding of magical allegories

II. Magic & Pantacle

The Pantacle, an entity often used in conjunction with the Pentagram, plays a significant role in various magical practices. Both descriptions refer to the Pantacle's use alongside the Pentagram for different magical purposes as detailed in the text. Given the consistency in the descriptions, the Pantacle is primarily utilized in magical contexts, enhancing or complementing the effects of the Pentagram in various rituals or practices.

OedipusthroughGreek MythilluminatesSpirit →
I. Oedipus & Greek Myth

Oedipus is a character from Greek Mythology who is renowned for his notable role in solving the Sphinx's riddle. This feat is emblematic of his portrayal as a figure capable of unraveling complexities, not only through intellectual prowess but also as a representation of the resolution of profound life and death questions. His legendary status within the realm of Greek mythology underscores his significant contributions to the narratives that explore themes of prophecy, fate, and the human condition.

II. Greek Myth & Spirit

Greek Myth involves concepts of the spirit, such as Oedipus's soul

OedipusthroughHeavenilluminatesFire →
I. Oedipus & Heaven

Oedipus's fate and actions reflect the interplay between human and divine principles, connecting his story to the concepts of Heaven and Hell

II. Heaven & Fire

(Heaven was created from the fire element as per Chapter 4)

OedipusthroughMagicilluminatesKabalah →
I. Oedipus & Magic

Oedipus’s story, intertwined with the Sphinx, is integral to the understanding of magical allegories

II. Magic & Kabalah

Kabalah is a source of knowledge that explains the discoveries of science, and thus it is related to Magic as a means of understanding the Great Magical Arcanum. The relationship is strong as it provides the wisdom necessary to direct and explain the phenomena of magic.

OedipusthroughSphinxilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Oedipus & Sphinx

Oedipus is directly connected to the Sphinx, resolving the enigma through revelation of manhood as the ultimate answer Oedipus solves the riddle of the Sphinx, marking a significant turning point in his journey towards knowledge and destiny

II. Sphinx & Philosophy

Philosophy involves understanding the sphinx, which is a symbol of truth, to be resuscitated and understood properly.

OedipusthroughMagicilluminatesPentagram →
I. Oedipus & Magic

Oedipus’s story, intertwined with the Sphinx, is integral to the understanding of magical allegories

II. Magic & Pentagram

PENTAGRAM is a significant symbol in magic, employed across various rituals and experiments. This five-pointed star figure is utilized to harness and command spirits, facilitate magical practices, and conduct rituals as detailed in historical and contemporary texts. Thus, the pentagram serves as a powerful tool in magical traditions, allowing practitioners to engage in a wide array of spiritual and experimental activities.

OedipusthroughMagicilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Oedipus & Magic

Oedipus’s story, intertwined with the Sphinx, is integral to the understanding of magical allegories

II. Magic & Astral Light

The Astral Light is manipulated through magic, as described in the text

OedipusthroughMosesilluminatesChrist →
I. Oedipus & Moses

The narratives of Moses and Oedipus are linked through symbolic elements, sharing themes of symbolic initiation and revelation

II. Moses & Christ

Moses and Christ are both figures in Kabbalistic traditions, having passed through significant portions of the Fifty Gates of Light with Moses reaching a high level and Christ surpassing it

OedipusthroughGreek MythilluminatesDeath →
I. Oedipus & Greek Myth

Oedipus is a character from Greek Mythology who is renowned for his notable role in solving the Sphinx's riddle. This feat is emblematic of his portrayal as a figure capable of unraveling complexities, not only through intellectual prowess but also as a representation of the resolution of profound life and death questions. His legendary status within the realm of Greek mythology underscores his significant contributions to the narratives that explore themes of prophecy, fate, and the human condition.

II. Greek Myth & Death

Greek Myth involves the concept of death and its relationship to life