Princess Turandot​ of China will only marry a man of noble blood who successfully answers three riddles.  If he fails in any, he must submit his head to the axe.

Puccini's masterpiece has captivated many admirers, since its most famous aria Nessun Dorma, "No man shall sleep," is one of the most recited around the world. However, humanity does not understand that this opera is a profound teaching of alchemy, kabbalah, and Sufism, since Puccini was a Freemason well versed in Middle Eastern mysticism.

Learn how he encoded the mysteries of kabbalah (the Tree of Life) and alchemy (the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil) in the first act of his opera. By studying these two esoteric sciences, students can interpret the drama of this sacred work and learn how to enter the path of initiation.

Resources and References:

https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/turandot-act-i

Puccini​ - Turandot: Marton, Domingo, Browning, Metropolitan Opera House