Episode 1: Introduction to Masonic Myth and Legend

Episode 1: Introduction to Masonic Myth and Legend

Author: Matias Cumsille and Aksel Suvari January 13, 2008 Duration: 19:59
This week we will be introducing the concept of Masonic myth and Legend.

Hosts Matias Cumsille and Aksel Suvari guide a thoughtful exploration in Legends of the Craft, a podcast that moves fluidly between science, religion, and philosophy. Their central aim is to uncover the hidden wisdom found in nature and human experience, using a wide array of sources as their map. Each episode delves into historical accounts of courage, timeless myths, and significant works of literature, treating these stories not as mere relics but as living texts filled with relevant insight. The conversation is driven by a specific quest for Masonic inspiration, seeking to refresh and enliven a philosophical tradition they feel has become stagnant. You’ll hear them dissect symbolism, draw connections across different eras of thought, and consider how ancient narratives resonate with contemporary life. This isn't a dry historical review; it's an active excavation of meaning, where every legend, whether from the distant past or a modern masterpiece, is carefully examined for the lessons it holds. The result is a series of discussions that feel both deeply traditional and surprisingly immediate, inviting reflection on the enduring patterns of knowledge and virtue. Tune in for a podcast that approaches big questions with genuine curiosity and a shared sense of discovery.
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Episode 40: The Philosophy of Pico Della Mirandola and Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:02:19
In this episode Matias and Aksel explore the work of Italian philosopher, occultist and astrologer Pico Della Mirandola, his connections to Masonic thought and whether or not his writings and practices formed the very be…
Episode 39: Perennialism and Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:47
In this episode Matias and Aksel explore perennialism, the philosophical concept that all religions point backwards to a single origin at a time before the catastrophe that destroyed the Golden Age. Is today's Freemasonr…
Episode 38: Dreams and Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:15
Freemasonry is an ancient occult science that trains its practitioner in the exploration of inner worlds. Dreams are the primary method by which we encounter worlds beyond the material in which new realities can be explo…
Episode 37: The Root Races and Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:28
The Root Races is the name for a concept which originated in the writings of Helena Blavatsky and was taken up and propagated by the early followers of Theosophy. It describes the evolution of human consciousness on the…
Episode 36: Time and Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:07
Freemasonry is said to have its origins in "time immemorial" but what is this immaterial substance "time"? Why does its contemplation lead to the establishment of the Mysteries? Join Brothers Matias and Aksel as they att…
Episode 35: The Descent of Inanna and Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:25
It is often said that Freemasonry's origins belong to "time immemorial" and that our Craft stretches back to the institution of the Ancient Mysteries. But where exactly do these threads lead us? In this episode of Legend…
Episode 34: Charles W. Leadbeater and Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19:51
Charles W. Leadbeater was a Freemason and a towering figure of the occult world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Reviled by some, adored by many others, he was certainly a controversial figure in his own lifeti…
Episode 33: Anderson's Constitutions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:54
Anderson's Constitutions, penned in 1723, form the foundation of modern Freemasonry. Much has been written about the historical veracity of this document, its origins, authenticity and its worth to the Craft. But very li…
Episode 32: Postmodernism and Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:57
Postmodernism, and its offspring Critical Theory, is a 20th Century philosophy that emerged in Europe following the World Wars. Critical of modernity and of narrative in all its forms, Postmodernism is a deconstructive p…
Episode 31: Utopia and the Ideals of Freemasonry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:19
On this episode Matias and Aksel discuss Thomas More's masterpiece Utopia. Published in 1516 the book revolutionized Western political thought for centuries. In it, More describes a world completely at odds with his own,…