While John Granger labors with the paid subscribers to chart each of Hallmarked Man’s ten Parts and one Epilogue (in preparation for a charting of the whole book structure), there will be a break in the series of conversations they have had about Strike 8 in which they have focused on a single Shed tool per episode. They will be discussing instead during the charting period a series of Q&A discussions about topics that have come up on the moderator back-channels, email from paid subscribers, and news from Rowling World.

They had fourteen questions for the recording above and only managed to get through five. Deo volente and trans Atlantic work schedules permitting, they’ll record a second show this week to discuss the greater remnant of the original fourteen and questions that subscribers ask in the comment boxes below this post. Ask away! And share those theories and corrections of mistakes Nick and John have made!

John referenced quite a few texts and resources in his answers to some of Nick’s questions. He’s taken pictures and provided urls for those who want to see what he was talking about. Enjoy!

Links to and Pictures of Conversation Points

Q1: The Universal Humanitarian Church and Freemasonry

The Alchemical Dictionary (Abraham) entries for:

* Griffin

* Red Lion

* Queen

Q2: Freemasonry Library ‘Discoveries’

Introductions:

* The Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry - John Calvin and GAOTU

* The Freemasons — Pictures of Third Degree Initiation in Freemasonry:

From Hallmarked Man:

* Morals and Dogma - Hiram as Model Mason

* Liturgy of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite

* Bridge to Light — ‘Legend of Hiram’

Histories:

* The Craft - Baphomet!

* The Templars

* That Religion in Which All Men Agree

The Secret Depths

* The Hiram Key - Picture of Third Degree Initiation in Freemasonry:

* The Book of Hiram

Occultist Guides:

* Studies in Freemasonry and Compagnonnage (Rene Guenon)

* The Lost Keys of Freemasonry (Manly Hall)

Picture of Third Degree Initiation in Freemasonry (above, book’s frontispiece)

Note Subtitle

* A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry (Arthur Edward Waite)

Saint-Martin and Freemasonry: pages from A New Encyclopedia

Carmen, the Opera: Wikipedia synopsis

Meaning of ‘Dirk’ A woman named ‘Carmen’ names her son after the weapon that kills Carmen in the Bizet opera. With a husband whose signature characteristics are rage and impulsive violence. Beyond satire.

Q3: Hallmarked Man as Rowling’s Welsh Novel

Q4: The Murder of Hiram Abiff as the Strike 8 Story Template

See pages from Freemasonry guides above.

Q5: The Meaning of ‘Calvin Osgood’

Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry: John Calvin and GAOTU

Notable Osgoods: Wikipedia

The Meaning of ‘Osgood’

* Etymology

The name Osgood has its roots in Old English. The first part of the name, “Os,” is derived from the Old English word “god,” which means “god.” The second part, “good,” is a common English word that means “good” or “virtuous.” Therefore, when combined, the name Osgood can be interpreted as “God is good” or “virtuous god.”

* Venus!

Astrologically, the name Osgood is linked to the planet Venus. Venus is the planet of love, beauty, and creativity, suggesting that individuals with this name may have a strong appreciation for art, aesthetics, and relationships. They may also possess a charming and diplomatic nature, finding pleasure in harmonious interactions with others.

* Oggy!

Oggie: A fun and unique variation that can be used as a nickname.

Jacob Osgood: American Esoteric Christian Sect Leader

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