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kaymeg
00:07 / 08.04.06
So I'm stuck. I'm designing costumes for a production of "The Magic Flute", which is apparently heavy in Masonic symbolism, but I can't find any sources for Masonic symbolism. I understand that there is an Isis/Osiris, light/dark contrast, and a sense of the importance of knowledge, but otherwise I am stuck. Does anyone have any basic information about the Masonic Order and the symbols prevalent in their rites? I'm not looking for any specific information that would violate any trust.
 
 
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12:13 / 09.04.06
I thought it'd be easy to google, but there's that many conspiracy related and confusing things that don't really help when you use google for something like this, that I had to search a bit more. I found these though :

http://www.rosslyntemplars.org.uk/symbolism.htm

http://www3.tky.3web.ne.jp/~jafarr/Masless.htm

and a page that has more links :

http://altreligion.about.com/od/symbolsoffreemasonry/
 
 
Daemon est Deus Inversus
14:16 / 09.04.06
Albert Pike's "Morals and Dogma" (1871) is a classic on Masonic symbolism:

http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/apikefr.html
 
 
Woodsurfer
00:01 / 10.04.06
Be sure to encourage your set designer to incoporate a black and a white pillar into the design. Very important Masonic/Qabalistic symbolism. Jacim and Boaz
 
 
Flegetanis
22:50 / 26.04.06
Masonic Art & Symbols
 
 
LykeX
07:47 / 27.04.06
Now, this may be totally out there, but I would suggest finding a lodge near you and asking them. If you explain what it's for, they may just decide to fill you in on the basics.
They should have a certain interest in having their material presented truthfully. (Provided you don't reveal their Great Secret ;))
 
 
Fell
23:24 / 01.05.06
Dunno if this helps, but here is an illustrated diagram of the degrees of Masonry, complete with hip duds. Link
 
 
LVX23
23:51 / 01.05.06
The square & compass is probably the most common masonic symbol.
 
 
Anthony
05:33 / 02.05.06
why shouldn't you reveal their great secret lol. crowley did
 
 
Anthony
05:34 / 02.05.06
anyway i'm "neo" and i won't
 
 
Anthony
05:35 / 02.05.06
Jesus! we're a hesitant bunch. go forth and multiply with thyselves and do it with confidence lol