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This is a work which highlights the links between the tragedies of Aeschylus and the ancient Mysteries. Its subject-matter ranges from the origins of the Greek Theatre to the awesome special effects employed on stage and the initiatic character of Aeschylus himself. The author discusses the major tragedies of Aeschylus and what they reveal about the Greek psyche and world view, such as the concepts of fate and retribution. It also touches upon a number of esoteric aspects to be found in Aeschylus' works, for example in Prometheus Bound.

The author, Jorge A. Livraga, was the founder and first international director of "New Acropolis", an international philosophical organization that today exists in over fifty countries worldwide. In his philosophical introduction to this work he writes:

"Our young people have been taught that Theatre is merely a fiction in the face of reality, a more or less distorted copy. Not so! Theatre is reality without the limitations of space or time. It is a human creation only in its forms. Its spirit is metaphysical and that is why we call it Mystery Theatre, since it comes from the ancient Mysteries, and was a popularized version of these.
In this enquiry, we will be coming into contact with a very different kind of theatre to the one we are used to at the end of this 20th century. The classical theatre had something mystical and religious about it. Its ideal was that the spectator should emerge in a different state from when he entered. It is, in some way, an Alchemical Theatre, since it proceeds to transmutation through a magical operation."

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 The Spirits of Nature is a book about angels, fairies, elves, gnomes and other "nature spirits". It's fascinating reading, and based on extensive research into the ancient traditions of Egypt, India, the pre-Colombian Mayas and Incas, and others. The book explains where different types of nature spirits live, their behaviour, and their relationships with humans.

The Spirits of Nature explains things about plants and animals that many people perceive intuitively, with a pet for example. It is a real gem for those interested in learning more about life and the world around us.

 

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 The Alchemist is a historical novel about an aspiring young chemist who is a member of a Hermetic Lodge in the 16th Century. The brilliant youth is seeking wisdom and wishes to learn the secrets of Alchemy. The Holy Inquisition proclaims him a heretic. He is torn by his love for Hypatia, who is also a seeker of truth, and does not want to leave her, but he is forced to flee to save both of their lives.

His adventures lead him to Egypt and India, and he finally meets the great master Giordano Bruno who instructs him in the Mysteries of Transmutation. He knows that he must go back and share his newfound wisdom, but how can he do it without risking his life and the lives of those he loves?

In addition to being a best selling novel, The Alchemist is an extremely well-researched book which reveals much about the lost science of Alchemy and those who practiced it.

 

Thebes is a full colour, 163 page book on Ancient Egypt that gives the reader an in-depth understanding of the pyramids, the hieroglyphs and the hidden purpose of mummification.
It offers a unique comparison between the officially accepted history of Egypt and alternative versions, including the connection between Atlantis and Egypt.

Another chapter is dedicated to the mystery of the inner constitution of nature and man, on the basis of the Ani papyrus.

It is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in the esoteric and magical teachings of Ancient Egypt.