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

Shakespearian Plays

A set of plays attributed to Shakespeare but purportedly written by Sir Francis Bacon, including works that reflect Bacon's personal opinions and historical knowledge.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

Both entities share a connection through the alleged presence of Baconian symbols and messages in the King James Bible and the Shakespearian plays, suggesting a common author or underlying symbolism. Both entities share the common connection of being cryptoanalytical works aimed at unveiling hidden truths, with the King James Bible using Baconian codes and the plays employing various forms of concealed messages and historical references.

Alciati EmblemataSubstance

The symbols from Alciati Emblemata are used to support the theory that the Shakespearian plays contain Baconian references and hidden messages.

Robert Cawdary's Treasurie Or Storehouse Of SimilesSubstance

The reference to Robert Cawdary's book is used as an example of the hidden messages and symbolism found in the Shakespearian plays, supporting the theory that Bacon used subtle methods to hide his true authorship within them.

William T. SmedleyPerson

Smedley writes about the theory that the Shakespearian plays were authored by Sir Francis Bacon and discusses the connections between the plays, the King James Bible, and Bacon's work.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Mysteries

Bacon renounced personal credit and was a servant of the Mysteries

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I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

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.

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I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

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

Both were known to be emissaries of the Secret Brotherhood

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I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

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

Shakespearian PlaysthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesJohann Valentin Andreæ →
I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

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

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I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Shakespeare

Shakespeare is metaphorically compared to Bacon in the text

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I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Hercules

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

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I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

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

Shakespearian PlaysthroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesRosa Crucis →
I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Rosa Crucis

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

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I. Shakespearian Plays & Sir Francis Bacon

Both the Shakespearian plays and Sir Francis Bacon are connected through the theory that the plays were, in fact, written by Bacon and contain his own philosophical views. Sir Francis Bacon is the original author of the Shakespearian plays, which includes complex cryptoanalysis to hint at the key ideas of Rosicrucian philosophy and Masonic Christianity.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Lineage Of Thesseus

Both Theseus and Sir Francis Bacon have been associated with Rosicrucian ideas due to their symbolic and ideological representation