Glitch Bottle Podcast #144 - The Egyptian Mystery Tradition with Peter Mark Adams | Glitch Bottle
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Nov 19, 2023 Author and esoteric researcher Peter Mark Adams discusses the Egyptian mystery traditions, including their origins, practices, and connections with Greek culture. He explores the doubts and difficulties in studying these traditions and emphasizes the importance of doing foundational work when trying to connect with the sentient beings of the Egyptian pantheon.
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Lifelong Fascination
- Peter Mark Adams's interest in Egyptian mysteries stems from a childhood fascination with Tutankhamun's treasures.
- This early interest aligned with his broader research tracing initiatic traditions from the Renaissance back to their ancient origins.
Defining Mystery Terms
- Mystery cults are organized groups of lineage holders who confer initiations to specific deities.
- Mystery traditions represent the continuous practice of these initiations, spanning long periods and potentially various locations.
Herodotus and Egyptian Mysteries
- Herodotus observed similarities between Egyptian and Greek rites, but wrongly assumed the Greek rites derived from the Egyptian ones.
- Egyptian mysteries, unlike the more democratic Hellenic model, served to connect the ruler to the creator deity, benefiting the entire community.