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

Theseus

Theseus is mentioned as one of the offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

John Heydon's work has been associated with the figure Theseus as both are symbols of spiritual transformation

Michael MaierPerson

The figure Theseus and Michael Maier share symbolism in Rosicrucian literature as representing ideals of spiritual and philosophical transformation

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

Merlin The MagictianConcept

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

Theseus is one of the famous figures listed by Count de Gabalis as offspring of immaculate conceptions.

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

ÆneasPerson

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

MelchizedekConcept

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

AchillesPerson

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

Eugenius PhikalethesPerson

Eugenius Philalethes, whose work Heydon defended, also shares the symbolism with the figure Theseus in Rosicrucian literature

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

TheseusthroughHerculesilluminatesSun →
I. Theseus & Hercules

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

II. Hercules & Sun

Hercules, associated with the sun, shares visible attributes of the sun

TheseusthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesEliphas Levi →
I. Theseus & Apollonius Of Tyana

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Eliphas Levi

Both Apollonius of Tyana and Eliphas Levi are figures associated with mystical knowledge, with significant overlap in their areas of inquiry and practices. Apollonius of Tyana, a 1st-century Greek philosopher and miracle worker, was known for his teachings on mysticism and his interactions with various religious figures. Eliphas Levi, a 19th-century French occultist and author, draws on the knowledge of Apollonius of Tyana, as evidenced by Levi's own experiments with the Ritual, suggesting a connection between their mystical approaches and practices. This connection highlights the enduring influence of ancient mystical teachings and the continued exploration of such knowledge in later historical periods. Eliphas Levi draws on the knowledge of Apollonius of Tyana, as evidenced by his experiments with the Ritual

TheseusthroughHerculesilluminatesSir Francis Bacon →
I. Theseus & Hercules

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

II. Hercules & Sir Francis Bacon

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

TheseusthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesMagnetism →
I. Theseus & Apollonius Of Tyana

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Magnetism

Apollonius of Tyana's theory on magnetic lucidity forms the basis of the practice of magnetism

TheseusthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesCrucifixion →
I. Theseus & Apollonius Of Tyana

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Crucifixion

Apollonius of Tyana's powers include understanding distant events, suggesting a connection with crucifixion symbolism.

TheseusthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesRitual →
I. Theseus & Apollonius Of Tyana

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Ritual

Apollonius of Tyana is known to have left a theory concerning the Ritual

TheseusthroughApollonius Of TyanailluminatesThréme →
I. Theseus & Apollonius Of Tyana

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Thréme

Both are associated with magical practices involving rings

TheseusthroughMichael MaierilluminatesKaramelia Prussiae
I. Theseus & Michael Maier

The figure Theseus and Michael Maier share symbolism in Rosicrucian literature as representing ideals of spiritual and philosophical transformation

II. Michael Maier & Karamelia Prussiae

Michael Maier was a writer who was associated with Rosicrucianism and defended the existence of Rosicrucians

TheseusthroughJohn HeydonilluminatesLineage Of Thesseus
I. Theseus & John Heydon

John Heydon's work has been associated with the figure Theseus as both are symbols of spiritual transformation

II. John Heydon & Lineage Of Thesseus

John Heydon's work has been associated with the figure Theseus as both are symbols of spiritual transformation

TheseusthroughHerculesilluminatesApis Bull
I. Theseus & Hercules

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

II. Hercules & Apis Bull

Both Hercules and the Apis Bull are solar symbols and share symbolic significance.