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The Ancient Americans and the Serpent-Dragon of All Religions “Be ye therefore wise as serpents…” —Jesus A mysterious serpent is found in all religions and mythologies, yet its true meaning was known only to initiates of the secret doctrine… In the Bible, a serpent tempted...See more

The Gnostic and Esoteric Mysteries of Freemasonry, Lucifer and the Great Work. “Freemasonry rests upon three fundamental degrees, summarizing the triple study which must occupy the mason: where he comes from (the study of God). what he is (the study of himself and his...See more