“There will be, in the next generation or so, a pharmacological method of making people love their servitude, and producing dictatorship without tears, so to speak, producing a kind of painless concentration camp for entire societies, so that people will in fact have their liberties taken away from them, but will rather enjoy it, because they will be distracted from any desire to rebel by propaganda or brainwashing, or brainwashing enhanced by pharmacological methods. And this seems to be the final revolution.”
― Aldous Huxley
Image: Brave New World by Emily Carroll
― Aldous Huxley
Image: Brave New World by Emily Carroll
“Ye shall utterly destroy all the places wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree. And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their idols with fire; and ye shall hew down the carved images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place.”
—Deuteronomy, 12:2–3
Notes: Yahweh, identified by the Gnostics as the Lord Archon or Demiurge is a jealous god who demands that no other gods be honoured before him. This implies the existence of competing Pagan deities who pervade nature in all its forms. However, monotheism rejects these immanent powers and attempts to leave the earth void of divinity, subjecting its inhabitants to an off-planet landlord. By reclaiming our senses from the psychic assault of the archons and their earth bound proxies we can once again begin to remystify our world.
Image: Saint Boniface by Michael Godfrey
—Deuteronomy, 12:2–3
Notes: Yahweh, identified by the Gnostics as the Lord Archon or Demiurge is a jealous god who demands that no other gods be honoured before him. This implies the existence of competing Pagan deities who pervade nature in all its forms. However, monotheism rejects these immanent powers and attempts to leave the earth void of divinity, subjecting its inhabitants to an off-planet landlord. By reclaiming our senses from the psychic assault of the archons and their earth bound proxies we can once again begin to remystify our world.
Image: Saint Boniface by Michael Godfrey
“The Druid name for the life force is nwyfre (pronounced “NOO-iv-ruh”). Nearly every other language on Earth has a word for it, too. The only languages that don’t are the ones spoken in the industrial nations of the modern West.
The banishing of the life force from the worldview of industrial society is no accident. The founders of modern materialist science fought hard to keep their newborn ideology free of any trace of the life force, and you can still reduce most scientists to spluttering indignation by mentioning it. Anything that strays too close to vitalism, as modern philosophers call the idea of a life force, comes in for unrelenting criticism.”
― John Michael Greer, The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth
Image: The Oath of the Druids by Daren Bader
The banishing of the life force from the worldview of industrial society is no accident. The founders of modern materialist science fought hard to keep their newborn ideology free of any trace of the life force, and you can still reduce most scientists to spluttering indignation by mentioning it. Anything that strays too close to vitalism, as modern philosophers call the idea of a life force, comes in for unrelenting criticism.”
― John Michael Greer, The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth
Image: The Oath of the Druids by Daren Bader
"To do evil a human being must first of all believe that what he's doing is good... Ideology that is what gives devildoing its long-sought justification and gives the evildoer the necessary steadfastness and determination. That is the social theory which helps to make his acts seem good instead of bad in his own and others' eyes, so that he won’t hear reproaches and curses but will receive praise and honors."
― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Image: Dante and Virgile (detail) by William Bouguereau
― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Image: Dante and Virgile (detail) by William Bouguereau
“If doubt is near neighbour to the heart, that may turn sour on the soul. There is both scorning and adorning when a man's undaunted mind turns pied like the magpie's hue. Yet he may still enjoy bliss, for both have a share in him, Heaven and Hell. Inconstancy's companion holds entirely to the black colour and will, indeed, take on darkness's hue, while he who is constant in his thoughts will hold to the white.
This flying image is far too fleet for fools. They can't think it through, for it knows how to dart from side to side before them, just like a startled hare.”
—Wolfram von Eschenbach, Parzival, Book 1, Prologue
Image: Portrait of Wolfram from the Codex Manesse, c. 1300
This flying image is far too fleet for fools. They can't think it through, for it knows how to dart from side to side before them, just like a startled hare.”
—Wolfram von Eschenbach, Parzival, Book 1, Prologue
Image: Portrait of Wolfram from the Codex Manesse, c. 1300
The Mystery of the Grail: Exploring the Esoteric Meaning of Wolfram von Eschenbach's Name
Wolfram von Eschenbach was a medieval 12th century German poet known for his epic poem "Parzival," which I considered to be the definitive rendition of the Grail Saga amongst its many versions and retellings. Although little is known of his life beyond what he reveals in his works, the author's name itself struck me as worthy of investigation.
The German name "Wolfram" translates to "wolf raven," which can be seen as a combination of two powerful animal symbols, each associated with distinct qualities. The wolf is often associated with instinct, intuition, and the primal, while the raven is associated with wisdom, magic, and prophecy. Both creatures are heavily associated with Odin who has two ravens and two wolves as his companions. "Eschenbach," translates to "ash stream," which may be interpreted as a reference to the world tree Yggdrasil, which was said to be an ash tree that supports the nine realms.
A numerological analysis of the name "Wolfram von Eschenbach" in which each letter of the alphabet is assigned a number, the sum total adding up to 63, which reduces to 9 (6+3) in numerology. This number is considered sacred in many traditions and associated with spiritual insight and the attainment of wisdom. In many mythologies throughout the world nine is the number of the Goddess. In Germanic Paganism, the number nine holds a particular significance and is recurrent throughout the mythology. One of its prominent associations is with Odin, who hung on the world tree Yggdrasil for nine nights to gain knowledge of the runes.
The name "Wolfram" may alternatively have been derived from the Old High German word "wolfrâm," meaning "wolf-judgment," or alternatively from the Germanic word "wolfa," meaning "to weave." The latter is associated with the Norns of Norse mythology, who are said to weave the web of Wyrd that governs the lives and fates of humans and the gods. The name "Eschenbach," in turn, is also speculated to be derived from the Middle High German word "esche," meaning “spear.” The spear is associated with Odin, who carries the spear Gungnir and was pierced through the side with a spear while hanging on the world tree. This also connects with the translation of ‘eschen’ as ash due to spears being traditionally made from ash trees.
Combining these various interpretations reveal the rich esoteric and occult nature of Wolfram von Eschenbach's name, the name itself is clearly rich with Odinic qualities. It could be said as well that Eschenbach like Odin also only speaks in poetry. This analysis certainly explains the more pagan qualities of Eschenbach’s "Parzival" compared to other, more Christianised versions of the Grail Saga.
Wolfram von Eschenbach was a medieval 12th century German poet known for his epic poem "Parzival," which I considered to be the definitive rendition of the Grail Saga amongst its many versions and retellings. Although little is known of his life beyond what he reveals in his works, the author's name itself struck me as worthy of investigation.
The German name "Wolfram" translates to "wolf raven," which can be seen as a combination of two powerful animal symbols, each associated with distinct qualities. The wolf is often associated with instinct, intuition, and the primal, while the raven is associated with wisdom, magic, and prophecy. Both creatures are heavily associated with Odin who has two ravens and two wolves as his companions. "Eschenbach," translates to "ash stream," which may be interpreted as a reference to the world tree Yggdrasil, which was said to be an ash tree that supports the nine realms.
A numerological analysis of the name "Wolfram von Eschenbach" in which each letter of the alphabet is assigned a number, the sum total adding up to 63, which reduces to 9 (6+3) in numerology. This number is considered sacred in many traditions and associated with spiritual insight and the attainment of wisdom. In many mythologies throughout the world nine is the number of the Goddess. In Germanic Paganism, the number nine holds a particular significance and is recurrent throughout the mythology. One of its prominent associations is with Odin, who hung on the world tree Yggdrasil for nine nights to gain knowledge of the runes.
The name "Wolfram" may alternatively have been derived from the Old High German word "wolfrâm," meaning "wolf-judgment," or alternatively from the Germanic word "wolfa," meaning "to weave." The latter is associated with the Norns of Norse mythology, who are said to weave the web of Wyrd that governs the lives and fates of humans and the gods. The name "Eschenbach," in turn, is also speculated to be derived from the Middle High German word "esche," meaning “spear.” The spear is associated with Odin, who carries the spear Gungnir and was pierced through the side with a spear while hanging on the world tree. This also connects with the translation of ‘eschen’ as ash due to spears being traditionally made from ash trees.
Combining these various interpretations reveal the rich esoteric and occult nature of Wolfram von Eschenbach's name, the name itself is clearly rich with Odinic qualities. It could be said as well that Eschenbach like Odin also only speaks in poetry. This analysis certainly explains the more pagan qualities of Eschenbach’s "Parzival" compared to other, more Christianised versions of the Grail Saga.
Notes on Dragons, Alchemy and Usury
Within alchemy, the dragon is a potent symbol that represents primal, chaotic, or raw energies that can be transformed into higher states of consciousness. The alchemical hero, such as St. George, represents the transformative process that leads to the transmutation of these energies (base metals) into higher spiritual purification (gold).
The dragon also symbolizes the unconscious or repressed aspects of the psyche that must be confronted and integrated to achieve spiritual wholeness or individuation. This confrontation is often viewed as a necessary step in the alchemical process.
In some esoteric traditions, the dragon is associated with Kundalini, a powerful serpentine spiritual energy that is said to reside at the base of the spine and can be awakened through various spiritual practices. The Kundalini is often depicted as a coiled serpent or dragon that represents the latent potential of spiritual energy within each individual. When awakened, the Kundalini is said to rise up through the chakras or energy centres, leading to spiritual renewal and transformation.
The dragon is also a prominent symbol within the Anglo-Saxon folk tradition that embodies the dark side of wealth, usury, corruption, and the life-cycle of civilisations. Dragons are often associated with greed and the destructive forces that accompany the accumulation of wealth. They are also seen as a manifestation of corruption and decay, symbolising the decline of civilisations through greed. By confronting and defeating the dragon, the hero represents the triumph of virtue over vice, and the restoration of order and balance.
It's clear that the dragon is a complex and multifaceted symbol that can speak to us on many levels. By slaying the dragon, the hero embodies the principle of renewal and regeneration, allowing for the possibility of new growth and the continuation of the life-cycle at the level of the individual and the folk.
Within alchemy, the dragon is a potent symbol that represents primal, chaotic, or raw energies that can be transformed into higher states of consciousness. The alchemical hero, such as St. George, represents the transformative process that leads to the transmutation of these energies (base metals) into higher spiritual purification (gold).
The dragon also symbolizes the unconscious or repressed aspects of the psyche that must be confronted and integrated to achieve spiritual wholeness or individuation. This confrontation is often viewed as a necessary step in the alchemical process.
In some esoteric traditions, the dragon is associated with Kundalini, a powerful serpentine spiritual energy that is said to reside at the base of the spine and can be awakened through various spiritual practices. The Kundalini is often depicted as a coiled serpent or dragon that represents the latent potential of spiritual energy within each individual. When awakened, the Kundalini is said to rise up through the chakras or energy centres, leading to spiritual renewal and transformation.
The dragon is also a prominent symbol within the Anglo-Saxon folk tradition that embodies the dark side of wealth, usury, corruption, and the life-cycle of civilisations. Dragons are often associated with greed and the destructive forces that accompany the accumulation of wealth. They are also seen as a manifestation of corruption and decay, symbolising the decline of civilisations through greed. By confronting and defeating the dragon, the hero represents the triumph of virtue over vice, and the restoration of order and balance.
It's clear that the dragon is a complex and multifaceted symbol that can speak to us on many levels. By slaying the dragon, the hero embodies the principle of renewal and regeneration, allowing for the possibility of new growth and the continuation of the life-cycle at the level of the individual and the folk.
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"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country.'
― Edward Bernays, Propaganda (1928)
Notes: Marc Bernays Randolph, the first CEO and founder of Netflix, is the great-nephew of Edward Bernays, a prominent figure in the field of public relations and the nephew of the founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud. Bernays, who is often acknowledged as the "father of public relations," emphasised the potent nature of ideas, referring to them as weapons that could surpass the effectiveness of bullets.
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― Edward Bernays, Propaganda (1928)
Notes: Marc Bernays Randolph, the first CEO and founder of Netflix, is the great-nephew of Edward Bernays, a prominent figure in the field of public relations and the nephew of the founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud. Bernays, who is often acknowledged as the "father of public relations," emphasised the potent nature of ideas, referring to them as weapons that could surpass the effectiveness of bullets.
Video: Greg Reese
“Man evolved in cooperating groups united by common cultural and genetic ties, and it is only in such a setting that the individual can feel truly free, and truly protected. Men cannot live happily alone and without values or any sense of identity: such a situation leads to nihilism, drug abuse, criminality, and worse. With the spread of purely egotistic goals at the expense of the altruistic regard for family and nation, the individual begins to talk of his rights rather than his duties, for he no longer feels any sense of destiny, of belonging to and being a part of a greater and more enduring entity. He no longer rejoices in the secure belief that he shares in a heritage which it is part of his common duty to protect he no longer feels that he has anything in common with those around him. In short, he feels lonely and oppressed."
― Alain de Benoist, Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft: A sociological view of the decay of modern society
Image: Brand by Kenneth Blom
― Alain de Benoist, Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft: A sociological view of the decay of modern society
Image: Brand by Kenneth Blom
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Next up on The Fyrgen Podcast is a two-part, detailed reveal of the pagan, esoteric, spiritual themes in my story Fire in the White Stone. Joined by ΔĐΔΜ from SΛTIS and Gnostic Intel, who is fluent in western mystical symbolism, we spoke in depth about what's hidden within the story. As you'll hear, even I was surprised to find how much had come through subconsciously.
The two episodes are of course one giant spoiler, so if you haven't yet read my book then you may not want to hear them. If you'd like to brush up in preparation, the book can be read within a couple of hours and is available as printed edition, eBook and audiobook:
Direct (print)
Audiobook
Lulu (print)
Amazon (print & kindle)
The two episodes are of course one giant spoiler, so if you haven't yet read my book then you may not want to hear them. If you'd like to brush up in preparation, the book can be read within a couple of hours and is available as printed edition, eBook and audiobook:
Direct (print)
Audiobook
Lulu (print)
Amazon (print & kindle)
“Let all your operations be guided by nature and in those operations be guided by the true and not the fantastic imagination.”
― Paracelsus
Notes: Paracelsus was a Swiss-German physician, alchemist, and philosopher who lived during the 16th century. He believed that the human body was a microcosm of the universe, and that health and illness were a result of the balance or imbalance of the body's internal elements. He developed many new theories and techniques in alchemy, including the use of distillation to isolate and purify chemicals.
Image: Paracelsus performing the experiment of palingenesis by Augustus Knapp
― Paracelsus
Notes: Paracelsus was a Swiss-German physician, alchemist, and philosopher who lived during the 16th century. He believed that the human body was a microcosm of the universe, and that health and illness were a result of the balance or imbalance of the body's internal elements. He developed many new theories and techniques in alchemy, including the use of distillation to isolate and purify chemicals.
Image: Paracelsus performing the experiment of palingenesis by Augustus Knapp
Forwarded from The Fyrgen • ᚫᛚᚢ:ᚢᛚᚫ
The Fyrgen Podcast - Episode 32: The Secrets of Fire in the White Stone, with ΔĐΔΜ
***NEW EPISODE***
Fyrgen host Dan Capp's story, Fire in the White Stone, and accompanying musical album of the same name, are laden with pagan, mystical symbolism. For the first time, and with the help of esotericist ΔĐΔΜ of the SΛTIS and Gnostic Intel channels, the hidden themes and messages of the story are uncovered and expounded upon. Part 1 of 2. Spoiler alert: Venture no further until you've read/heard the story. Book available direct, at Lulu, Amazon, on Bandcamp, or for those who really can't afford to purchase, Spotify.
Find ΔĐΔΜ's work at: SΛTIS Odysee | SΛTIS Telegram | Gnostic Intel
Wolcensmen song clips featured: Foreboden, Lorn and Loath, The Greene Wall, Maidens of the Rimeland, Hunted, The Woodwose, Of Thralls and Throes.
Available now for patrons (Patreon / SubscribeStar / Substack), without whom this podcast would not be possible. Info, merchandise, and an archive of past episodes at fyrgen.com.
***NEW EPISODE***
Fyrgen host Dan Capp's story, Fire in the White Stone, and accompanying musical album of the same name, are laden with pagan, mystical symbolism. For the first time, and with the help of esotericist ΔĐΔΜ of the SΛTIS and Gnostic Intel channels, the hidden themes and messages of the story are uncovered and expounded upon. Part 1 of 2. Spoiler alert: Venture no further until you've read/heard the story. Book available direct, at Lulu, Amazon, on Bandcamp, or for those who really can't afford to purchase, Spotify.
Find ΔĐΔΜ's work at: SΛTIS Odysee | SΛTIS Telegram | Gnostic Intel
Wolcensmen song clips featured: Foreboden, Lorn and Loath, The Greene Wall, Maidens of the Rimeland, Hunted, The Woodwose, Of Thralls and Throes.
Available now for patrons (Patreon / SubscribeStar / Substack), without whom this podcast would not be possible. Info, merchandise, and an archive of past episodes at fyrgen.com.
"The symbol is the instrument of the poet and the mystic, and its power lies in its ability to suggest something beyond itself. A symbol, like a metaphor, is a means of expressing something more than can be expressed in literal terms, and in exploring the symbol we enter into contact with the reality that lies beyond the surface of things.”
― Kathleen Raine, Defending Ancient Springs
Image: The Kiss of the Muse or (The Dream of the Poet), 1859 by Paul Cezanne
― Kathleen Raine, Defending Ancient Springs
Image: The Kiss of the Muse or (The Dream of the Poet), 1859 by Paul Cezanne
“A king is a king, but a bard is the heart and soul of the people; he is their life in song, and the lamp which guides their steps along the paths of destiny. A bard is the essential spirit of the clan; he is the linking ring, the golden cord which unites the manifold ages of the clan, binding all that is past with all that is yet to come.”
― Stephen R. Lawhead, The Endless Knot
Notes: The bard is often overlooked in modernity, but their importance cannot be overstated. Their ability to weave intricate tales and shape our collective consciousness is crucial for society's well-being. In the latest episode of The Fyrgen podcast, Dan and I explore the power of narrative and mythology to sculpt and shape reality, and delve into the mystical symbolism of Dan's story, Fire in the White Stone. To rediscover the magic of storytelling and the critical role of the bard, listen to the podcast here.
Image: Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld by Jean-Baptiste-Camille-Corot
― Stephen R. Lawhead, The Endless Knot
Notes: The bard is often overlooked in modernity, but their importance cannot be overstated. Their ability to weave intricate tales and shape our collective consciousness is crucial for society's well-being. In the latest episode of The Fyrgen podcast, Dan and I explore the power of narrative and mythology to sculpt and shape reality, and delve into the mystical symbolism of Dan's story, Fire in the White Stone. To rediscover the magic of storytelling and the critical role of the bard, listen to the podcast here.
Image: Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld by Jean-Baptiste-Camille-Corot