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

Penthouse

The underground vaults and chambers are described as key elements in the journey of the initiate, symbolizing the hidden knowledge and the mysteries of the earth.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Peter Gower's construction of the lodge and the associated underground vaults represent the transmission of knowledge and the hidden wisdom in Masonic symbolism.

Crotona→Geography

The establishment of Peter Gower's lodge in Crotona symbolizes the connection between ancient Greek philosophy and the spread of Masonic knowledge in medieval Europe.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

PenthousethroughPeter GowerilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Penthouse & Peter Gower

Peter Gower's construction of the lodge and the associated underground vaults represent the transmission of knowledge and the hidden wisdom in Masonic symbolism.

II. Peter Gower & Pythagoras

Peter Gower, the Grecian who formed the lodge, and Pythagoras are associated through their roles as initiates who spread wisdom from Greece to England.

PenthousethroughCrotonailluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Penthouse & Crotona

The establishment of Peter Gower's lodge in Crotona symbolizes the connection between ancient Greek philosophy and the spread of Masonic knowledge in medieval Europe.

II. Crotona & Philosophy

The philosophy of the Pythagorean school was established in the city of Crotona.

PenthousethroughPeter GowerilluminatesFreemasonry →
I. Penthouse & Peter Gower

Peter Gower's construction of the lodge and the associated underground vaults represent the transmission of knowledge and the hidden wisdom in Masonic symbolism.

II. Peter Gower & Freemasonry

Peter Gower, the Grecian who formed the lodge in Groton, represents the link between ancient Greek philosophy and medieval Freemasonry.

PenthousethroughPeter GowerilluminatesPreston →
I. Penthouse & Peter Gower

Peter Gower's construction of the lodge and the associated underground vaults represent the transmission of knowledge and the hidden wisdom in Masonic symbolism.

II. Peter Gower & Preston

Peter Gower formed a Masonic lodge at Groton, which is discussed by William Preston in his writings

PenthousethroughPeter GowerilluminatesDioscynaros →
I. Penthouse & Peter Gower

Peter Gower's construction of the lodge and the associated underground vaults represent the transmission of knowledge and the hidden wisdom in Masonic symbolism.

II. Peter Gower & Dioscynaros

Both Cesariano and Peter Gower are associated with Masonic practices and the spread of architectural knowledge

PenthousethroughPeter GowerilluminatesVitruvius →
I. Penthouse & Peter Gower

Peter Gower's construction of the lodge and the associated underground vaults represent the transmission of knowledge and the hidden wisdom in Masonic symbolism.

II. Peter Gower & Vitruvius

The concepts discussed by Viturvius, including the proportions of the human body in architecture, are relevant to Masonic teachings mentioned in the text