Solar Deity→Concept
Samson, the Hebrew hero, is also a solar deity, fighting lions and battling Philistines
Samson
Samson, a significant biblical figure, is a prominent character known for his strength and leadership, particularly in his battles against the Philistines. He is often depicted as a solar deity, symbolizing both the strength of the lion and the power of the sun, as referenced in the Bible. Samson’s legend is closely tied to his encounters with a lion, wearing its skin as a symbol of his connection to the powerful and radiant solar force. His most notable achievement involves carrying off the gates of Gaza, symbolizing his immense strength and his role in delivering his people from their oppressors. The narrative of Samson's life also highlights his fall, marked by his association with Delilah and the subsequent loss of his strength. This fall, however, is often interpreted as a symbol of the darker side of his power and the importance of moral fortitude. Through his story, Samson is remembered not only for his physical prowess but also for the broader spiritual and moral lessons he represents.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Judas Maccabee→Person
Both figures symbolize strength and deliverance, though in different forms and contexts, making them related through the theme of overcoming adversity.
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Samson & Judas Maccabee
Both figures symbolize strength and deliverance, though in different forms and contexts, making them related through the theme of overcoming adversity.
II. Judas Maccabee & Scorpion
Judas Maccabeus' victory, symbolized on the 27th of the Tarot, is related to the day under the dominion of the Scorpion as a part of onomancy and astrological practices.
I. Samson & Solar Deity
Samson, the Hebrew hero, is also a solar deity, fighting lions and battling Philistines
II. Solar Deity & Apis Buddy
Apis is a solar deity, a Bull in Taurus, representing the sun
I. Samson & Solar Deity
Samson, the Hebrew hero, is also a solar deity, fighting lions and battling Philistines
II. Solar Deity & Bel, Baal, Or Bul
Bel, Baal, or Bul as a solar deity, an Archer in Sagittarius, representing the sun
I. Samson & Solar Deity
Samson, the Hebrew hero, is also a solar deity, fighting lions and battling Philistines
II. Solar Deity & Dagon Or Visnu
Dagon or Visnu as a solar deity, a Fish-god of Philistines and Hindoos, representing the sun
I. Samson & Solar Deity
Samson, the Hebrew hero, is also a solar deity, fighting lions and battling Philistines
II. Solar Deity & Kings And Emperors
Terrestrial rulers who have associated their power with solar power
I. Samson & Solar Deity
Samson, the Hebrew hero, is also a solar deity, fighting lions and battling Philistines
II. Solar Deity & Scepter With Rayed Sun Globe
Dignitaries carried a scepter symbolizing solar energy
I. Samson & Solar Deity
Samson, the Hebrew hero, is also a solar deity, fighting lions and battling Philistines
II. Solar Deity & Crowns Of Kings
Kings used crowns symbolizing solar energy in their symbols
I. Samson & Judas Maccabee
Both figures symbolize strength and deliverance, though in different forms and contexts, making them related through the theme of overcoming adversity.
II. Judas Maccabee & Diana, Or Hecate
Diana or Hecate, a powerful goddess associated with victory, is linked to Judas Maccabeus' symbolic victory on the 27th of the Tarot sequence.