Secrets of the Lost Symbol: The Unauthorized Guide to Secret Societies, Hidden Symbols & Mysticism

Greer, John Michael

ISBN 10: 0738721697 / ISBN 13: 9780738721699

Published by Llewellyn Publications, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Secrets of the Lost Symbol: The Unauthorized Guide to Secret Societies, Hidden Symbols & Mysticism
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738721697
• ISBN 13: 9780738721699
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

Are mystic symbols embedded in Washington landmarks? Was the capital's street layout designed using geomancy - an ancient divination technique? Did the Founding Fathers practise rituals in secret societies? What's the truth behind the mystical elements inside Dan Brown's blockbuster, "The Lost Symbol"? Formatted like an encyclopedia, this unofficial companion guide to "The Lost Symbol" is an essential resource for the millions of Dan Brown fans who want to know the facts behind the fiction. Discover the truth about Freemasonry - a major theme in Brown's bestselling novel - including its rituals, temples, and infamous members such as the legendary Albert Pike. Get the real story behind the Rosicrucians, the Key of Solomon and ancient occult rites. From alchemy to esoteric symbols, "Secrets Of The Lost Symbol" uncovers the forgotten histories of arcane traditions that have shaped - and still inhabit - our modern world.

About the Author

John Michael Greer (Western Maryland) has been a student of occult traditions and the unexplained for more than thirty years. A Freemason, a student of geomancy and sacred geometry, and a widely read blogger, he is also the author of numerous books, including Monsters, The New Encyclopedia of the Occult andSecrets of the Lost Symbol, and currently serves as the Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA), a contemporary school of Druid nature spirituality. Greer has contributed articles toRenaissance Magazine, Golden Dawn Journal, Mezlim, New Moon Rising, Gnosis, and Alexandria.