Esoteric Mysteries of the Underworld: The Power and Meaning of Subterranean Sacred Spaces

The article explores the ancient beliefs and spiritual power of subterranean spaces, including the myths, symbology, deities, and beliefs connected to the underworld from many different cultures and mystery traditions. It investigates the role of the underworld in initiatory rites and mystical practices, such as the Orphic Mysteries, the chambers of reflections in Freemasonry, the cult of the Black Madonna, and the cult of Isis. It also discusses the telluric currents that run through ley lines, the significance of underground waterways, Hollow Earth theory, and the denizens of the subterranean realms, such as dragons, gnomes, and dwarfs. The author explains how the Earth is the womb of the world and how initiatic descent into the sacred subterranean realms reflects the descent of spirit into matter and its slow crystallization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

ley lines,the significance of underground waterways,Hollow Earth theory,and the denizens of the subterranean realms,such as dragons,gnomes,and dwarfs.

Jean-Pierre Bayard delves into the esoteric mysteries of the underworld,revealing the symbolic significance of caves,caverns,and underground temples. He explores the myths,symbology,deities,and beliefs connected to the underworld from many different cultures and mystery traditions,from ancient Egypt to Scandinavia and Europe to the Middle East and India. He investigates the role of the underworld in initiatory rites,such as the Orphic Mysteries and Christs descent into hell,revealing that at the heart of these teachings is the transformative power of a hero's descent into and return from the underworld. The author connects the esoteric attributes of the world below with the cult of the Black Madonna and the earlier cult of Isis. He discusses the telluric currents that run through .
ley lines,the significance of underground waterways,Hollow Earth theory,and the denizens of the subterranean realms,such as dragons,gnomes,and dwarfs.

Jean-Pierre Bayard delves into the esoteric mysteries of the underworld,revealing the symbolic significance of caves,caverns,and underground temples. He explores the myths,symbology,deities,and beliefs connected to the underworld from many different cultures and mystery traditions,from ancient Egypt to Scandinavia and Europe to the Middle East and India. He investigates the role of the underworld in initiatory rites,such as the Orphic Mysteries and Christs descent into hell,revealing that at the heart of these teachings is the transformative power of a hero's descent into and return from the underworld. The author connects the esoteric attributes of the world below with the cult of the Black Madonna and the earlier cult of Isis. He discusses the telluric currents that run through .
ley lines,the significance of underground waterways,Hollow Earth theory,and the denizens of the subterranean realms,such as dragons,gnomes,and dwarfs.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644110621