The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences
The Esoteric Lexicon·Organization

State

The state is an entity that can incite the rabble or soldiery and govern by fear

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Greek Myth explores different states of existence, like life and death

Church→Lineage

State and church can work together to govern by fear and superstition Church and state can work together to govern by fear and superstition

Chaos→Concept

State and church's rule through fear contributes to chaos

RabbleLineage

Rabble is incited by the state and church to govern by ignorance

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

StatethroughGreek MythilluminatesSpirit →
I. State & Greek Myth

Greek Myth explores different states of existence, like life and death

II. Greek Myth & Spirit

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

StatethroughChaosilluminatesFire →
I. State & Chaos

State and church's rule through fear contributes to chaos

II. Chaos & Fire

Fire formed the basis of the chaos state in the region of Schamayim

StatethroughGreek MythilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. State & Greek Myth

Greek Myth explores different states of existence, like life and death

II. Greek Myth & Philosophy

Greek Myth is the foundation of philosophical inquiry, as seen in the discussion of Plato and Aristotle

StatethroughGreek MythilluminatesDeath →
I. State & Greek Myth

Greek Myth explores different states of existence, like life and death

II. Greek Myth & Death

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

StatethroughChaosilluminatesWater →
I. State & Chaos

State and church's rule through fear contributes to chaos

II. Chaos & Water

Water spirits reflect the nature of the chaos state, remaining unaffected by it

StatethroughGreek MythilluminatesConcept →
I. State & Greek Myth

Greek Myth explores different states of existence, like life and death

II. Greek Myth & Concept

Greek Myth examines philosophical concepts like life, death, and the soul

StatethroughGreek MythilluminatesSphinx →
I. State & Greek Myth

Greek Myth explores different states of existence, like life and death

II. Greek Myth & Sphinx

In the context of Greek Myth, the Sphinx is a significant character who features prominently in the narrative. The Sphinx is known for posing riddles to travelers who wish to pass through the entrance of Thebes, and has a history deeply rooted within this esoteric current. This creature, often depicted as a winged lion with the head of a woman, serves as a formidable enigma, challenging heroes and travelers alike with its intricate and mystifying riddles. The Sphinx's presence and the riddles it proposes are central to the mythological compendium of Greek lore, adding layers of complexity and intrigue to the narratives surrounding its origins and encounters.

StatethroughChaosilluminatesEarth →
I. State & Chaos

State and church's rule through fear contributes to chaos

II. Chaos & Earth

The chaos state exists on the surface of the earth, dividing the elemental inhabitants of air, water, and fire

StatethroughChaosilluminatesMonad →
I. State & Chaos

State and church's rule through fear contributes to chaos

II. Chaos & Monad

Chaos is a symbolic attribute of the Monad, representing the indeterminate and formless state before creation

StatethroughChaosilluminatesTable →
I. State & Chaos

State and church's rule through fear contributes to chaos

II. Chaos & Table

Table V, Figure 54, represents the state of chaos after Lucifer's descent into matter