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

Statue Of Serapis

The magnificent statue of Serapis in the Serapeum at Alexandria had a tumultuous journey before its arrival

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

(The statue of) Serapis was sought by the Pharaoh of Egypt to be brought to Egypt

Sinope→Geography

(Sinope) is the location from which the statue of Serapis originated

Ptolemy SoterPerson

(The statue of) Serapis was ordered by the Pharaoh of Egypt, Ptolemy Soter, to be brought to Egypt

Oracle→Concept

(The oracle) was the means by which the Pharaoh of Egypt learned about the statue of Serapis

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Pharaoh Of Egypt

(The statue of) Serapis was sought by the Pharaoh of Egypt to be brought to Egypt

II. Pharaoh Of Egypt & Serapis

(The statue of) Serapis was sought by Ptolemy Soter, a Pharaoh of Egypt, to be brought to Egypt

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Oracle

(The oracle) was the means by which the Pharaoh of Egypt learned about the statue of Serapis

II. Oracle & Card-figure

The card figure operates as a form of oracle, providing answers through divination.

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Oracle

(The oracle) was the means by which the Pharaoh of Egypt learned about the statue of Serapis

II. Oracle & Oracles

(The oracles) are associated with divine revelations about Serapis

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Pharaoh Of Egypt

(The statue of) Serapis was sought by the Pharaoh of Egypt to be brought to Egypt

II. Pharaoh Of Egypt & Sosibius

Sosibius, an advisor and key figure, identified the statue of Serapis for the Pharaoh of Egypt. This statue, a significant religious and cultural icon, played a essential part during the Ptolemaic period in Egypt, representing the fusion of Greek and Egyptian deities. By providing detailed and strategic information, Sosibius facilitated the placement of this statue, which was essential for aligning Greek culture with the Egyptian religious practices favored by the Pharaoh. His actions were instrumental in enhancing the Pharaoh's legitimacy and the stability of the Ptolemaic rule through the integration of these symbols of power and devotion. Thus, Sosibius' contribution extended beyond mere identification to include the strategic and political implications of placing the statue of Serapis in the Pharaoh's court.

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Pharaoh Of Egypt

(The statue of) Serapis was sought by the Pharaoh of Egypt to be brought to Egypt

II. Pharaoh Of Egypt & Soteles

(Soteles) was one of the representatives of the Pharaoh of Egypt who sought the statue of Serapis (Soteles) acted as one of the representatives of the Pharaoh of Egypt in seeking the statue of Serapis

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Pharaoh Of Egypt

(The statue of) Serapis was sought by the Pharaoh of Egypt to be brought to Egypt

II. Pharaoh Of Egypt & Dionysius

(Dionysius) was one of the representatives of the Pharaoh of Egypt who sought the statue of Serapis (Dionysius) acted as one of the representatives of the Pharaoh of Egypt in seeking the statue of Serapis

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Pharaoh Of Egypt

(The statue of) Serapis was sought by the Pharaoh of Egypt to be brought to Egypt

II. Pharaoh Of Egypt & Timotheus

(Timotheus) declared the statue of Serapis upon its arrival in Egypt

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Pharaoh Of Egypt

(The statue of) Serapis was sought by the Pharaoh of Egypt to be brought to Egypt

II. Pharaoh Of Egypt & Manetho The Sebennite

(Manetho the Sebennite) declared the statue of Serapis upon its arrival in Egypt

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Oracle

(The oracle) was the means by which the Pharaoh of Egypt learned about the statue of Serapis

II. Oracle & Majus Cards

Oracles are the symbolic messages found on the cards in the Tarot deck, particularly the Majus Cards which are considered the core oracles that contain deep meanings

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I. Statue Of Serapis & Oracle

(The oracle) was the means by which the Pharaoh of Egypt learned about the statue of Serapis

II. Oracle & Divination By Cards

Divination by cards is the process of interpreting oracles, which are the symbolic messages found on tarot cards, for predictive purposes