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Legends of the Craft explores Science, Religion and Philosophy in search of the hidden wisdom of Nature. From historical tales of heroism and courage to great works of literature, no legend will go un... more
FAQs about Legends of the Craft:How many episodes does Legends of the Craft have?The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
January 19, 2021Episode 30: The Kybalion and FreemasonryOn this episode Matias and Aksel discuss a very influential piece of Hermetic philosophy: the Kybalion. Written in 1908, its origins are shrouded in mystery. Allegedly authored by the "Three Initiates", the text explains the basic principles of Hermetic Thought. What hidden link to Freemasonry does it contain and how can its principles be adapted by the modern Mason?...more1h 27minPlay
December 08, 2020Episode 29: Can an Atheist become a Freemason?On this episode Matias and Aksel discuss the long-standing animosity between the philosophies of Atheism and Freemasonry - its origins, its effects on the Craft today and the future of Atheism in the 21st century. Can an Atheist become a Freemason or are the two philosophies completely incompatible?...more1h 4minPlay
November 24, 2020Episode 28: The Four Cardinal Virtues and FreemasonryOn this episode Matias and Aksel discuss the Four Cardinal Virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. The Four Cardinal Virtues are often thought of as Christian theology but they pre-date the religion but several centuries and form the moral foundation of Freemasonry. Are these virtues still necessary in forming the modern moral compass?...more1hPlay
September 21, 2020Episode 27: The Hero's Journey and FreemasonryOn this episode Matias and Aksel are joined by Katie for a discussion of the Hero's Journey and its connection to the Craft of Freemasonry. The Hero's Journey, popularized by Joseph Campbell's Hero with a Thousand Faces is a psychological system that describes cycles of all world mythology and storytelling and addresses the processes by which individuals grow and evolve. Does The Hero's Journey mirror the techniques and traditions of Freemasonry in explaining human evolution?...more1h 17minPlay
July 16, 2020Episode 26: Is Freemasonry a Cult?On this episode Matias and Aksel discuss the accusation that Freemasonry is a cult. For decades if not centuries Freemasons have been accused of concealing a massive cult behind a structure of impenetrable secrecy and deceit that usurps the world's religions and warps the minds of its members. Where does this belief come from and how does the ancient fraternity of Freemasonry differ in every way from true, harmful cults?...more1h 33minPlay
July 07, 2020Episode 25: Anarchy and FreemasonryyOn this episode Matias and Aksel discuss the many forms of anarchist philosophy and its connections to Freemasonry. From the industrial revolution and the Paris Commune to the founding of the American Federation of Human Rights and into the modern day, anarchy and its principles can be seen to have profoundly impacted the development of modern Co-Masonic thought....more1h 47minPlay
June 23, 2020Episode 24: Stoicism and FreemasonryOn this episode Matias and Aksel explore the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and its many connections the virtues and ethics that are found in the rituals and traditions of Freemasonry. Were the ancient Stoics prototypical masons and does their philosophy of determination, perseverance, and competence persist in Universal Co-Masonry?...more1h 21minPlay
May 05, 2020Episode 23: The Druze Mystery Religion and FreemasonryOn this episode Matias and Aksel explore the mystery of the Druze of Lebanon and their connections to the Phoenicians, Atlantis and the building of King solomon's Temple. Are they a secretive sect of Muslims or a refuge for persecuted mystics from around the world with connections to Tibet, China, and the mysteries of the East?...more1h 4minPlay
April 07, 2020Episode 22: Cagliostro and Egyptian FreemasonryOn this episode Matias and Aksel explore the mythology, accusations and allegations both for and against the incredible claims made about Cagliostro, his abilities and his achievements. Was he a mystical snake oil salesman or could he have been a true Adept, an initiate of the Great White Brotherhood dispatched on a mission to regenerate Freemasonry?...more49minPlay
March 24, 2020Episode 21: Freemasonry and MormonismOn this episode Matias and Katie discuss the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and its connections to Freemasonry. They shed light on the initiation and Masonic career of Joseph Smith and the Temple Endowment ceremonies and their connection to Masonic Ritual....more49minPlay
FAQs about Legends of the Craft:How many episodes does Legends of the Craft have?The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.