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Tubal Cain, the enigma of the Masonic password
The blacksmith, master of fire and metals, inspires both fear and respect. Tubal Cain, the mythical ancestor of this craft, embodies this duality at the heart of Masonic rituals.
Masonic collars and sashes: origin, evolution, and contemporary use
Ancient Masonic collar of Worshipful Master and sash of Master of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, essential symbols of Masonic regalia.
Justice in Freemasonry: from virtue to institution
Nos Colonnes – justice in Freemasonry, scales of Justice and Masonic gavel symbolizing fairness and authority
The Masonic apron: object of transmission, sign of belonging
The Masonic apron, a central ritual symbol since the 18th century, marks initiation, degrees, and Masonic membership—between tradition, symbolism, and transmission.
Cosmos : A New Independent Journal Exploring Esotericism and the Social Sciences
Published by Éditions du Doggerland, an independent associative press based in Pamiers (France), Cosmos explores the relationships between esotericism, occultism, political thought and social life, through the lens of the...
The Square and Compasses in Freemasonry : More Than Just a Symbol
It can be found on the pediments of Masonic temples, as well as on aprons, jewellery, rings, gloves and, occasionally, watches and pins. In the collective imagination, the Square and...
The Bavarian Illuminati, an Order that Fuels Many Fantasies
Among the secret societies that have marked European history, the Bavarian Illuminati occupy a unique place. Founded in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, this short-lived order quickly aroused fascination and controversy....
Hiram and Father Christmas/Santa Claus
Do you believe in Father Christma/Santa Claus? And do you believe in Hiram? Strange questions at first glance, but not so much on closer inspection. Hiram and Father Christmas/Santa Claus...
Pierre Brossolette, a freemason
Somewhat overshadowed by the figure of Jean Moulin at the time of the Liberation in 1945, Pierre Brossolette remains one of the main figures of the French Resistance during the...
Victor Schoelcher and the Abolition of Slavery
Perhaps little known outside France, Victor Schoelcher was a Freemason who actively campaigned for the abolition of slavery. The abolition of slavery in France was a long story, spanning 1315,...
The Order of the Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is an appendant body to Freemasonry open to both men and women. Originating in the United States, the Eastern Star has spread throughout...
Who are the Shriners ?
The Shriners. For many Europeans, including Freemasons, the name of this para-Masonic order does not evoke much. The same cannot be said of the Shriners in the United States, where...
