The Two Babylons - Chapter 7.1b - The Great Red Dragon

Chapter 7. Chapter 7, section 1, Chapter 7. Chapter 7, section 1, continued. Reading from page 191. continued. Reading from page 191. continued. Reading from page 191. The fire worship was an essential part The fire worship was an essential part The fire worship was an essential part of the system of the Persian Magi. This of the system of the Persian Magi. This of the system of the Persian Magi. This fire worship the Persian Magi did not fire worship the Persian Magi did not fire worship the Persian Magi did not pretend to have invented, pretend to have invented, pretend to have invented, but their popular story carried the but their popular story carried the but their popular story carried the origin of it up to the days of Hoshang, origin of it up to the days of Hoshang, origin of it up to the days of Hoshang, the father of Tammuz, who founded the father of Tammuz, who founded the father of Tammuz, who founded Babylon. Wilson. The time of Nimrod. In Babylon. Wilson. The time of Nimrod. In Babylon. Wilson. The time of Nimrod. In confirmation of this, we have seen that confirmation of this, we have seen that confirmation of this, we have seen that a fragment of Apollodorus makes Ninus a fragment of Apollodorus makes Ninus a fragment of Apollodorus makes Ninus the head of the fire worshiper. Layard, the head of the fire worshiper. Layard, the head of the fire worshiper. Layard, quoting this fragment, supposes Ninus to quoting this fragment, supposes Ninus to quoting this fragment, supposes Ninus to be different from Zoroaster, but it can be different from Zoroaster, but it can be different from Zoroaster, but it can be proved that though many others bore be proved that though many others bore be proved that though many others bore the name of Zoroaster, the lines of the name of Zoroaster, the lines of the name of Zoroaster, the lines of evidence all converge so as to evidence all converge so as to evidence all converge so as to demonstrate that Ninus and Nimrod and demonstrate that Ninus and Nimrod and demonstrate that Ninus and Nimrod and Zoroaster were one. Zoroaster were one. Zoroaster were one. The legends of Zoroaster show that he The legends of Zoroaster show that he The legends of Zoroaster show that he was known not only as a Magus, but as a was known not only as a Magus, but as a was known not only as a Magus, but as a warrior. Arnobius. Plato says that Eros warrior. Arnobius. Plato says that Eros warrior. Arnobius. Plato says that Eros Armenius, whom Clericus in his Decal Armenius, whom Clericus in his Decal Armenius, whom Clericus in his Decal Days states to have been the same as the Days states to have been the same as the Days states to have been the same as the fourth Zoroaster, died and rose again fourth Zoroaster, died and rose again fourth Zoroaster, died and rose again after 10 days, having been killed in after 10 days, having been killed in after 10 days, having been killed in battle. And that what he pretended to battle. And that what he pretended to battle. And that what he pretended to have learned in Hades, he communicated have learned in Hades, he communicated have learned in Hades, he communicated to men in his new life. Read Plato, De to men in his new life. Read Plato, De to men in his new life. Read Plato, De Republica. We have seen that death of Republica. We have seen that death of Republica. We have seen that death of Nimrod, the original Zoroaster, Nimrod, the original Zoroaster, Nimrod, the original Zoroaster, was not that of a warrior slain in was not that of a warrior slain in was not that of a warrior slain in battle, but yet this legend of the battle, but yet this legend of the battle, but yet this legend of the warrior Zoroaster is entirely in favor warrior Zoroaster is entirely in favor warrior Zoroaster is entirely in favor of the supposition that the original of the supposition that the original of the supposition that the original Zoroaster, the original head of the

Zoroaster, the original head of the Zoroaster, the original head of the Magi, was not a priest merely, but a Magi, was not a priest merely, but a Magi, was not a priest merely, but a warrior king. Everywhere are the warrior king. Everywhere are the warrior king. Everywhere are the Zoroastrians or fire worshipers called Zoroastrians or fire worshipers called Zoroastrians or fire worshipers called Guebres or Gabers. Guebres or Gabers. Guebres or Gabers. Now, Genesis 10:8 proves that Nimrod was Now, Genesis 10:8 proves that Nimrod was Now, Genesis 10:8 proves that Nimrod was the first of the Gabers. the first of the Gabers. the first of the Gabers. As Zoroaster was head of the fire As Zoroaster was head of the fire As Zoroaster was head of the fire worshipers, so Tammuz was evidently the worshipers, so Tammuz was evidently the worshipers, so Tammuz was evidently the same. We have seen evidence already that same. We have seen evidence already that same. We have seen evidence already that sufficiently proves the identity of sufficiently proves the identity of sufficiently proves the identity of Tammuz and Nimrod, but a few words may Tammuz and Nimrod, but a few words may Tammuz and Nimrod, but a few words may still more decisively prove it and cast still more decisively prove it and cast still more decisively prove it and cast further light on the primitive fire further light on the primitive fire further light on the primitive fire worship. First, in the first place, worship. First, in the first place, worship. First, in the first place, Tammuz and Adonis are proved to be the Tammuz and Adonis are proved to be the Tammuz and Adonis are proved to be the same divinity. Jerome, who lived in same divinity. Jerome, who lived in same divinity. Jerome, who lived in Palestine when the rites of Tammuz were Palestine when the rites of Tammuz were Palestine when the rites of Tammuz were observed up to the very time when he observed up to the very time when he observed up to the very time when he wrote, expressly identifies Tammuz and wrote, expressly identifies Tammuz and wrote, expressly identifies Tammuz and Adonis in his commentary on Ezekiel, Adonis in his commentary on Ezekiel, Adonis in his commentary on Ezekiel, where the Jewish women are represented where the Jewish women are represented where the Jewish women are represented as weeping for Tammuz. And the testimony as weeping for Tammuz. And the testimony as weeping for Tammuz. And the testimony of Jerome on this subject is universally of Jerome on this subject is universally of Jerome on this subject is universally admitted. Then the mode in which the admitted. Then the mode in which the admitted. Then the mode in which the rites of Tammuz or Adonis were rites of Tammuz or Adonis were rites of Tammuz or Adonis were celebrated in Syria was essentially the celebrated in Syria was essentially the celebrated in Syria was essentially the same as the rites of Osiris. The same as the rites of Osiris. The same as the rites of Osiris. The statement of Lucian, De Dea Syria, statement of Lucian, De Dea Syria, statement of Lucian, De Dea Syria, strikingly shows this, and Bunsen strikingly shows this, and Bunsen strikingly shows this, and Bunsen distinctly admits it.

distinctly admits it. distinctly admits it. The identity of Osiris and Nimrod has The identity of Osiris and Nimrod has The identity of Osiris and Nimrod has been largely proved in the body of this been largely proved in the body of this been largely proved in the body of this work. When therefore Tammuz or Adonis is work. When therefore Tammuz or Adonis is work. When therefore Tammuz or Adonis is identified with Osiris, the identified with Osiris, the identified with Osiris, the identification of Tammuz with Nimrod identification of Tammuz with Nimrod identification of Tammuz with Nimrod follows, of course. And then this follows, of course. And then this follows, of course. And then this entirely agrees with the language of entirely agrees with the language of entirely agrees with the language of Bion in his lament for Adonis, where he Bion in his lament for Adonis, where he Bion in his lament for Adonis, where he represents Venus as going in a frenzy of represents Venus as going in a frenzy of represents Venus as going in a frenzy of grief like a bacchant after the death of grief like a bacchant after the death of grief like a bacchant after the death of Adonis through the woods and valleys and Adonis through the woods and valleys and Adonis through the woods and valleys and calling upon her Assyrian husband. calling upon her Assyrian husband. calling upon her Assyrian husband. It equally agrees with the statement of It equally agrees with the statement of It equally agrees with the statement of Maimonides, the Rambam, that when Tammuz Maimonides, the Rambam, that when Tammuz Maimonides, the Rambam, that when Tammuz was put to death, the grand scene of was put to death, the grand scene of was put to death, the grand scene of weeping for the death was in the temple weeping for the death was in the temple weeping for the death was in the temple of Babylon. Second, now if Tammuz was of Babylon. Second, now if Tammuz was of Babylon. Second, now if Tammuz was Nimrod, the examination of the meaning Nimrod, the examination of the meaning Nimrod, the examination of the meaning of the name confirms the connection of of the name confirms the connection of of the name confirms the connection of Nimrod with the first fire worship. Nimrod with the first fire worship. Nimrod with the first fire worship. After what has already been advanced, After what has already been advanced, After what has already been advanced, there needs no argument to show that as there needs no argument to show that as there needs no argument to show that as the Chaldeans were the first to the Chaldeans were the first to the Chaldeans were the first to introduce the name and power of kings, introduce the name and power of kings, introduce the name and power of kings, sin callis, and as Nimrod was sin callis, and as Nimrod was sin callis, and as Nimrod was unquestionably the first of these kings unquestionably the first of these kings unquestionably the first of these kings and the first consequently that bore the and the first consequently that bore the and the first consequently that bore the title of Moloch or king, so it was in title of Moloch or king, so it was in title of Moloch or king, so it was in honor of him that the children were made honor of him that the children were made honor of him that the children were made to pass through the fire to Moloch.

to pass through the fire to Moloch. to pass through the fire to Moloch. But the intention of that passing But the intention of that passing But the intention of that passing through the fire was undoubtedly to through the fire was undoubtedly to through the fire was undoubtedly to purify. The name Tammuz has evidently purify. The name Tammuz has evidently purify. The name Tammuz has evidently reference to this, for it signifies to reference to this, for it signifies to reference to this, for it signifies to perfect, meaning to purify by fire. perfect, meaning to purify by fire. perfect, meaning to purify by fire. And if Nimrod was, as the Paschal And if Nimrod was, as the Paschal And if Nimrod was, as the Paschal Chronicle and the general voice of Chronicle and the general voice of Chronicle and the general voice of antiquity representing to have been, the antiquity representing to have been, the antiquity representing to have been, the originator of fire worship, this name originator of fire worship, this name originator of fire worship, this name very exactly expresses his character in very exactly expresses his character in very exactly expresses his character in that respect. that respect. that respect. From Tam, to perfect, and muz, to burn, From Tam, to perfect, and muz, to burn, From Tam, to perfect, and muz, to burn, to be pure in heart. In scripture, it is to be pure in heart. In scripture, it is to be pure in heart. In scripture, it is just the same as to be perfect in heart. just the same as to be perfect in heart. just the same as to be perfect in heart. The well-known name Deucalion, as The well-known name Deucalion, as The well-known name Deucalion, as connected with the flood, seems to be a connected with the flood, seems to be a connected with the flood, seems to be a correlative term of the water correlative term of the water correlative term of the water worshipers. Dukh khale signifies to worshipers. Dukh khale signifies to worshipers. Dukh khale signifies to purify by washing. From dikh, to wash, purify by washing. From dikh, to wash, purify by washing. From dikh, to wash, khlavis stokhi, and khale, to complete khlavis stokhi, and khale, to complete khlavis stokhi, and khale, to complete or perfect. Kol means all in Hebrew. or perfect. Kol means all in Hebrew. or perfect. Kol means all in Hebrew. Kol, kol ha'arets, from all the world. Kol, kol ha'arets, from all the world. Kol, kol ha'arets, from all the world. The noun from the letter verb, found in The noun from the letter verb, found in The noun from the letter verb, found in 2 Chronicles 4:21, shows that the root 2 Chronicles 4:21, shows that the root 2 Chronicles 4:21, shows that the root means to purify, to perfect gold, being means to purify, to perfect gold, being means to purify, to perfect gold, being in the Septuagint justly rendered pure in the Septuagint justly rendered pure in the Septuagint justly rendered pure gold.

gold. gold. There is a name sometimes applied to the There is a name sometimes applied to the There is a name sometimes applied to the king of the gods that has some bearing king of the gods that has some bearing king of the gods that has some bearing bearing on this subject. That name is bearing on this subject. That name is bearing on this subject. That name is Akmon. What is the meaning of it? It is Akmon. What is the meaning of it? It is Akmon. What is the meaning of it? It is evidently just the Chaldee form of the evidently just the Chaldee form of the evidently just the Chaldee form of the Hebrew kamon, the burner, which becomes Hebrew kamon, the burner, which becomes Hebrew kamon, the burner, which becomes Akmon in the same way as the Hebrew dam, Akmon in the same way as the Hebrew dam, Akmon in the same way as the Hebrew dam, blood, dam, in Chaldee becomes Adam. blood, dam, in Chaldee becomes Adam. blood, dam, in Chaldee becomes Adam. Hesychius says that Akmon is Kronos. Sub Hesychius says that Akmon is Kronos. Sub Hesychius says that Akmon is Kronos. Sub voc- sub voce Akmon. voc- sub voce Akmon. voc- sub voce Akmon. In Virgil, in his Aeneid, we find this In Virgil, in his Aeneid, we find this In Virgil, in his Aeneid, we find this name compounded so as to be an exact name compounded so as to be an exact name compounded so as to be an exact synonym for Tammuz. Pyracmon being the synonym for Tammuz. Pyracmon being the synonym for Tammuz. Pyracmon being the name of one of the three famous Cyclops name of one of the three famous Cyclops name of one of the three famous Cyclops whom the poet introduces. We have seen whom the poet introduces. We have seen whom the poet introduces. We have seen that the original Cyclops were Cronus that the original Cyclops were Cronus that the original Cyclops were Cronus and his brethren and deriving the name and his brethren and deriving the name and his brethren and deriving the name from per, the Chaldee form of boo to from per, the Chaldee form of boo to from per, the Chaldee form of boo to purify, and akmon, it just signifies the purify, and akmon, it just signifies the purify, and akmon, it just signifies the purifying burner. It is evident, purifying burner. It is evident, purifying burner. It is evident, however, from the Zoroastrian verse however, from the Zoroastrian verse however, from the Zoroastrian verse elsewhere quoted, that fire itself was elsewhere quoted, that fire itself was elsewhere quoted, that fire itself was worshipped as Tammuz, for it is called worshipped as Tammuz, for it is called worshipped as Tammuz, for it is called the father that perfected all things. In the father that perfected all things. In the father that perfected all things. In one respect, this represented fire as one respect, this represented fire as one respect, this represented fire as the creative god, but in another, there the creative god, but in another, there the creative god, but in another, there can be no doubt that it had ref- can be no doubt that it had ref- can be no doubt that it had ref- reference to the perfecting of men by reference to the perfecting of men by reference to the perfecting of men by purifying them. And especially, it purifying them. And especially, it purifying them. And especially, it perfected those whom it consumed. This perfected those whom it consumed. This perfected those whom it consumed. This was the very idea that from time was the very idea that from time was the very idea that from time immemorial until very recently led so immemorial until very recently led so immemorial until very recently led so many widows in India to immolate many widows in India to immolate many widows in India to immolate themselves on the funeral piles of their themselves on the funeral piles of their themselves on the funeral piles of their husbands. The woman who thus burned husbands. The woman who thus burned husbands. The woman who thus burned herself being counted blessed because

herself being counted blessed because herself being counted blessed because she became a sati, pure by burning. she became a sati, pure by burning. she became a sati, pure by burning. And this also, no doubt, reconciled the And this also, no doubt, reconciled the And this also, no doubt, reconciled the parents who actually sacrificed their parents who actually sacrificed their parents who actually sacrificed their children to Moloch to the cruel children to Moloch to the cruel children to Moloch to the cruel sacrifice. The belief being cherished sacrifice. The belief being cherished sacrifice. The belief being cherished that the fire that consumed them also that the fire that consumed them also that the fire that consumed them also perfected them and made them meet for perfected them and made them meet for perfected them and made them meet for eternal happiness. As both the passing eternal happiness. As both the passing eternal happiness. As both the passing through the fire and the burning in the through the fire and the burning in the through the fire and the burning in the fire were essential rights in the fire were essential rights in the fire were essential rights in the worship of Moloch on Nimrod. This is an worship of Moloch on Nimrod. This is an worship of Moloch on Nimrod. This is an argument that Nimrod was Tammuz. As the argument that Nimrod was Tammuz. As the argument that Nimrod was Tammuz. As the priest and representative of the priest and representative of the priest and representative of the perfecting or purifying fire, it was he perfecting or purifying fire, it was he perfecting or purifying fire, it was he that carried on the work of perfecting that carried on the work of perfecting that carried on the work of perfecting or purifying by fire, and so he was or purifying by fire, and so he was or purifying by fire, and so he was called by its name. called by its name. called by its name. When we turn to the legends of India, we When we turn to the legends of India, we When we turn to the legends of India, we find evidence to the very same effect as find evidence to the very same effect as find evidence to the very same effect as that which we have seen with regard to that which we have seen with regard to that which we have seen with regard to Zoroaster and Tammuz as head of the fire Zoroaster and Tammuz as head of the fire Zoroaster and Tammuz as head of the fire worshippers. The fifth head of Brahma worshippers. The fifth head of Brahma worshippers. The fifth head of Brahma that was cut off for inflicting distress that was cut off for inflicting distress that was cut off for inflicting distress on the three worlds by the effulgence of on the three worlds by the effulgence of on the three worlds by the effulgence of its dazzling beams, referred to in the its dazzling beams, referred to in the its dazzling beams, referred to in the text of this work, identifies itself text of this work, identifies itself text of this work, identifies itself with Nimrod.

with Nimrod. with Nimrod. The fact that that fifth head was The fact that that fifth head was The fact that that fifth head was represented as having read the Vedas, or represented as having read the Vedas, or represented as having read the Vedas, or sacred books produced by the other sacred books produced by the other sacred books produced by the other fourheads shows, I think, a succession. fourheads shows, I think, a succession. fourheads shows, I think, a succession. The Indian Vedas that now exist do not The Indian Vedas that now exist do not The Indian Vedas that now exist do not seem to be of very great antiquity as seem to be of very great antiquity as seem to be of very great antiquity as written documents, but the legend goes written documents, but the legend goes written documents, but the legend goes much further back than anything that much further back than anything that much further back than anything that took place in India. The antiquity of took place in India. The antiquity of took place in India. The antiquity of writing seems to be very great, but writing seems to be very great, but writing seems to be very great, but whether or not there was any written whether or not there was any written whether or not there was any written religious document in Nimrod's day, a religious document in Nimrod's day, a religious document in Nimrod's day, a Veda there must have been. For what is Veda there must have been. For what is Veda there must have been. For what is the meaning of the word Veda? It is the meaning of the word Veda? It is the meaning of the word Veda? It is evidently just the same as the evidently just the same as the evidently just the same as the Anglo-Saxon Edda with the digamma Anglo-Saxon Edda with the digamma Anglo-Saxon Edda with the digamma prefixed. prefixed. prefixed. And both alike evidently come from Ed, And both alike evidently come from Ed, And both alike evidently come from Ed, testimony. Hebrew Ed is a witness. A testimony. Hebrew Ed is a witness. A testimony. Hebrew Ed is a witness. A religious record or confession of faith. religious record or confession of faith. religious record or confession of faith. Such a record, or confession, either Such a record, or confession, either Such a record, or confession, either oral or written, must have existed from oral or written, must have existed from oral or written, must have existed from the beginning. Now, coming down from the beginning. Now, coming down from the beginning. Now, coming down from Noah, what would that succession be? We Noah, what would that succession be? We Noah, what would that succession be? We have evidence from Berosus that in the have evidence from Berosus that in the have evidence from Berosus that in the days of Belus, meaning Nimrod, the days of Belus, meaning Nimrod, the days of Belus, meaning Nimrod, the custom of making representations like custom of making representations like custom of making representations like that of two-headed Janus had begun.

that of two-headed Janus had begun. that of two-headed Janus had begun. Assume then that Noah, as having lived Assume then that Noah, as having lived Assume then that Noah, as having lived in two worlds, has his two heads. Ham is in two worlds, has his two heads. Ham is in two worlds, has his two heads. Ham is the third, Cush the fourth, and Nimrod the third, Cush the fourth, and Nimrod the third, Cush the fourth, and Nimrod is, of course, the fifth. And this fifth is, of course, the fifth. And this fifth is, of course, the fifth. And this fifth head was cut off for doing the very head was cut off for doing the very head was cut off for doing the very thing for which Nimrod actually was cut thing for which Nimrod actually was cut thing for which Nimrod actually was cut off. I suspect that this Indian myth is off. I suspect that this Indian myth is off. I suspect that this Indian myth is the key to open up the meaning of a the key to open up the meaning of a the key to open up the meaning of a statement of Plutarch, which, according statement of Plutarch, which, according statement of Plutarch, which, according to the terms of it as it stands, is to the terms of it as it stands, is to the terms of it as it stands, is visibly absurd. It is as follows. visibly absurd. It is as follows. visibly absurd. It is as follows. Plutarch, in the fourth book of his Plutarch, in the fourth book of his Plutarch, in the fourth book of his Symposiaca, says that the Egyptians were Symposiaca, says that the Egyptians were Symposiaca, says that the Egyptians were of the opinion that darkness was prior of the opinion that darkness was prior of the opinion that darkness was prior to light and that the latter, meaning to light and that the latter, meaning to light and that the latter, meaning light, was produced from mice in the light, was produced from mice in the light, was produced from mice in the fifth generation at the time of the new fifth generation at the time of the new fifth generation at the time of the new moon. moon. moon. In India, we find that the new moon was In India, we find that the new moon was In India, we find that the new moon was produced in a different sense from the produced in a different sense from the produced in a different sense from the ordinary meaning of the term, and that ordinary meaning of the term, and that ordinary meaning of the term, and that the production of that new moon was not the production of that new moon was not the production of that new moon was not only important in Indian mythology, but only important in Indian mythology, but only important in Indian mythology, but evidently agreed in time with the period evidently agreed in time with the period evidently agreed in time with the period when the fifth head of Brahma scorched when the fifth head of Brahma scorched when the fifth head of Brahma scorched the world with its insufferable the world with its insufferable the world with its insufferable splendor. The account of its production splendor. The account of its production splendor. The account of its production runs thus: That the gods and mankind runs thus: That the gods and mankind runs thus: That the gods and mankind were entirely discontented with the moon were entirely discontented with the moon were entirely discontented with the moon which they had got, because it gave no which they had got, because it gave no which they had got, because it gave no light. Besides, the plants were poor and light. Besides, the plants were poor and light. Besides, the plants were poor and the fruits of no use, and that therefore the fruits of no use, and that therefore the fruits of no use, and that therefore they turned the white sea, or as it is they turned the white sea, or as it is they turned the white sea, or as it is commonly expressed, they turned the commonly expressed, they turned the commonly expressed, they turned the ocean, when all things were mingled, ocean, when all things were mingled, ocean, when all things were mingled, meaning were thrown into confusion, and meaning were thrown into confusion, and meaning were thrown into confusion, and that then a new moon with a new regent that then a new moon with a new regent that then a new moon with a new regent was appointed, which brought in an was appointed, which brought in an was appointed, which brought in an entirely new system of things.

entirely new system of things. entirely new system of things. From Maurice's Indian Antiquities, we From Maurice's Indian Antiquities, we From Maurice's Indian Antiquities, we learn that at this very time of the learn that at this very time of the learn that at this very time of the turning of the ocean, the earth was set turning of the ocean, the earth was set turning of the ocean, the earth was set on fire, and a great conflagration was on fire, and a great conflagration was on fire, and a great conflagration was the result. But, the name of the moon in the result. But, the name of the moon in the result. But, the name of the moon in India is Soma, or Son, for the final a India is Soma, or Son, for the final a India is Soma, or Son, for the final a is only a breathing, and the word is is only a breathing, and the word is is only a breathing, and the word is found in the name of the famous temple found in the name of the famous temple found in the name of the famous temple of Somnauth, which name signifies Lord of Somnauth, which name signifies Lord of Somnauth, which name signifies Lord of the Moon. And the moon in India is of the Moon. And the moon in India is of the Moon. And the moon in India is male, just like in German, der Mond. male, just like in German, der Mond. male, just like in German, der Mond. As this transaction is symbolical, the As this transaction is symbolical, the As this transaction is symbolical, the question naturally arises, who could be question naturally arises, who could be question naturally arises, who could be meant by the moon or regent of the moon meant by the moon or regent of the moon meant by the moon or regent of the moon who was cast off in the fifth generation who was cast off in the fifth generation who was cast off in the fifth generation of the world? The name Som shows at once of the world? The name Som shows at once of the world? The name Som shows at once who he must have been. Som is just the who he must have been. Som is just the who he must have been. Som is just the name of Shem, for Shem's name comes from name of Shem, for Shem's name comes from name of Shem, for Shem's name comes from Sham, to appoint, and is legitimately Sham, to appoint, and is legitimately Sham, to appoint, and is legitimately represented either by the name Som or represented either by the name Som or represented either by the name Som or Sem, or as it is in Greek. And it was Sem, or as it is in Greek. And it was Sem, or as it is in Greek. And it was precisely to get rid of Shem, either precisely to get rid of Shem, either precisely to get rid of Shem, either after his father's death or when the after his father's death or when the after his father's death or when the infirmities of old age were coming upon infirmities of old age were coming upon infirmities of old age were coming upon him, as the great instructor of the him, as the great instructor of the him, as the great instructor of the world, Melchizedek, world, Melchizedek, world, Melchizedek, that is, as the great diffuser of that is, as the great diffuser of that is, as the great diffuser of spiritual light, that in the fifth spiritual light, that in the fifth spiritual light, that in the fifth generation the world was thrown into generation the world was thrown into generation the world was thrown into confusion and the earth set on fire. The confusion and the earth set on fire. The confusion and the earth set on fire. The propriety of Shem's being compared to propriety of Shem's being compared to propriety of Shem's being compared to the moon will appear if we consider the the moon will appear if we consider the the moon will appear if we consider the way in which his father Noah was way in which his father Noah was way in which his father Noah was evidently symbolized.

evidently symbolized. evidently symbolized. The head of the family is divinely The head of the family is divinely The head of the family is divinely compared to the sun, as in the dream of compared to the sun, as in the dream of compared to the sun, as in the dream of Joseph, Genesis 37:9. Joseph, Genesis 37:9. Joseph, Genesis 37:9. And the moon is the the mother. It's And the moon is the the mother. It's And the moon is the the mother. It's just like in modern astrology, moon, just like in modern astrology, moon, just like in modern astrology, moon, emotions, the water, is the the woman. emotions, the water, is the the woman. emotions, the water, is the the woman. And And And the sun, the radiator of energy and the sun, the radiator of energy and the sun, the radiator of energy and giver of everything, is the father. And giver of everything, is the father. And giver of everything, is the father. And today, of course, it is satanically today, of course, it is satanically today, of course, it is satanically reversed everywhere we look. reversed everywhere we look. reversed everywhere we look. And it may be easily conceived how Noah And it may be easily conceived how Noah And it may be easily conceived how Noah would, by his posterity in general, be would, by his posterity in general, be would, by his posterity in general, be looked up to as occupying the paramount looked up to as occupying the paramount looked up to as occupying the paramount place as the sun of the world. And place as the sun of the world. And place as the sun of the world. And accordingly, Bryant, Davies, Farmer, and accordingly, Bryant, Davies, Farmer, and accordingly, Bryant, Davies, Farmer, and others have agreed in recognizing Noah others have agreed in recognizing Noah others have agreed in recognizing Noah as so symbolized by paganism. as so symbolized by paganism. as so symbolized by paganism. When, however, his younger son, for Shem When, however, his younger son, for Shem When, however, his younger son, for Shem was younger than Japheth, was younger than Japheth, was younger than Japheth, Genesis 10:21, was substituted for his Genesis 10:21, was substituted for his Genesis 10:21, was substituted for his father, father, father, to whom the world had looked up in to whom the world had looked up in to whom the world had looked up in comparison of the greater light, Shem comparison of the greater light, Shem comparison of the greater light, Shem would naturally, especially by those who would naturally, especially by those who would naturally, especially by those who disliked him and rebelled against him, disliked him and rebelled against him, disliked him and rebelled against him, be compared to the lesser light of the be compared to the lesser light of the be compared to the lesser light of the moon.

moon. moon. As to the kingdom, the Oriental or As to the kingdom, the Oriental or As to the kingdom, the Oriental or narrow critics jointly say that the sun narrow critics jointly say that the sun narrow critics jointly say that the sun is the symbol of the king and the moon is the symbol of the king and the moon is the symbol of the king and the moon of the next to him in power. This of the next to him in power. This of the next to him in power. This sentence, extracted from Daubuz's sentence, extracted from Daubuz's sentence, extracted from Daubuz's symbolical dictionary, illustrates, with symbolical dictionary, illustrates, with symbolical dictionary, illustrates, with judicious notes by my learned friend, judicious notes by my learned friend, judicious notes by my learned friend, the Reverend A. Forbes from London, the Reverend A. Forbes from London, the Reverend A. Forbes from London, shows that the conclusion to which I had shows that the conclusion to which I had shows that the conclusion to which I had come before seeing it in regard to the come before seeing it in regard to the come before seeing it in regard to the symbolical meaning of the moon is symbolical meaning of the moon is symbolical meaning of the moon is entirely in harmony with Oriental modes entirely in harmony with Oriental modes entirely in harmony with Oriental modes of thinking. of thinking. of thinking. Now, the production of light by mice at Now, the production of light by mice at Now, the production of light by mice at this period comes in exactly to confirm this period comes in exactly to confirm this period comes in exactly to confirm this deduction. A mouse in Chaldee is this deduction. A mouse in Chaldee is this deduction. A mouse in Chaldee is akbar, like in Arabic, also. I mean, in akbar, like in Arabic, also. I mean, in akbar, like in Arabic, also. I mean, in Hebrew, akbar is mouse. Hebrew, akbar is mouse. Hebrew, akbar is mouse. And gabel or kebel in Arabic, Turkish, And gabel or kebel in Arabic, Turkish, And gabel or kebel in Arabic, Turkish, and some of the other Eastern dialects and some of the other Eastern dialects and some of the other Eastern dialects becomes akbar, as in the well-known becomes akbar, as in the well-known becomes akbar, as in the well-known Muslim saying, "Allah akbar." God is Muslim saying, "Allah akbar." God is Muslim saying, "Allah akbar." God is great or greater. So that the whole great or greater. So that the whole great or greater. So that the whole statement of Plutarch, when stripped of statement of Plutarch, when stripped of statement of Plutarch, when stripped of its nonsensical garb, just amounts to its nonsensical garb, just amounts to its nonsensical garb, just amounts to this, that light was produced by the this, that light was produced by the this, that light was produced by the great race of fire worshipers when great race of fire worshipers when great race of fire worshipers when Nimrod was set up in a position to Shem Nimrod was set up in a position to Shem Nimrod was set up in a position to Shem as the representative of Noah and the as the representative of Noah and the as the representative of Noah and the great enlightener of the world.

great enlightener of the world. great enlightener of the world. The story of Phaeton. The story of Phaeton. The story of Phaeton. The identity of Phaeton and Nimrod has The identity of Phaeton and Nimrod has The identity of Phaeton and Nimrod has much to support it besides the prima much to support it besides the prima much to support it besides the prima facie evidence arising from the facie evidence arising from the facie evidence arising from the statement that Phaeton was an Ethiopian statement that Phaeton was an Ethiopian statement that Phaeton was an Ethiopian or a Cushite and a resemblance of his or a Cushite and a resemblance of his or a Cushite and a resemblance of his fate in being cast down from heaven fate in being cast down from heaven fate in being cast down from heaven while driving the chariot of the sun as while driving the chariot of the sun as while driving the chariot of the sun as the child of the sun to the casting down the child of the sun to the casting down the child of the sun to the casting down of Molch Gebal whose very name as the of Molch Gebal whose very name as the of Molch Gebal whose very name as the god of fire identifies him with Nimrod. god of fire identifies him with Nimrod. god of fire identifies him with Nimrod. First, Phaeton is said by Apollodorus to First, Phaeton is said by Apollodorus to First, Phaeton is said by Apollodorus to have been the son of Tithonus, but if have been the son of Tithonus, but if have been the son of Tithonus, but if the meaning of the name Tithonus be the meaning of the name Tithonus be the meaning of the name Tithonus be examined, it will be evident that he was examined, it will be evident that he was examined, it will be evident that he was Tithonus himself. Tithonus was the Tithonus himself. Tithonus was the Tithonus himself. Tithonus was the husband of Aurora husband of Aurora husband of Aurora in the physical sense as we have already in the physical sense as we have already in the physical sense as we have already seen owl aura signifies the awakener of seen owl aura signifies the awakener of seen owl aura signifies the awakener of the light. the light. the light. To correspond with this, Tithonus To correspond with this, Tithonus To correspond with this, Tithonus signifies the kindler of light or the signifies the kindler of light or the signifies the kindler of light or the setter on fire. setter on fire. setter on fire. From tsed or tsit to kindle or set on From tsed or tsit to kindle or set on From tsed or tsit to kindle or set on fire which in Chaldee becomes tit and fire which in Chaldee becomes tit and fire which in Chaldee becomes tit and ton to give.

ton to give. ton to give. Latte ani tenlicha and tenlicha in Latte ani tenlicha and tenlicha in Latte ani tenlicha and tenlicha in Hebrew means I give you. Hebrew means I give you. Hebrew means I give you. So, same word here. So, same word here. So, same word here. Now, Phaeton the son of Tithonus is in Now, Phaeton the son of Tithonus is in Now, Phaeton the son of Tithonus is in Chaldee Phaeton bar Titon, but this also Chaldee Phaeton bar Titon, but this also Chaldee Phaeton bar Titon, but this also signifies Phaeton the son that set on signifies Phaeton the son that set on signifies Phaeton the son that set on fire. Assuming then the identity of fire. Assuming then the identity of fire. Assuming then the identity of Phaeton and Tithonus, this goes far to Phaeton and Tithonus, this goes far to Phaeton and Tithonus, this goes far to identify Phaeton with Nimrod. For Homer identify Phaeton with Nimrod. For Homer identify Phaeton with Nimrod. For Homer as we have seen in his Odyssey mentions as we have seen in his Odyssey mentions as we have seen in his Odyssey mentions the marriage of Aurora with Orion the the marriage of Aurora with Orion the the marriage of Aurora with Orion the mighty hunter whose identity with Nimrod mighty hunter whose identity with Nimrod mighty hunter whose identity with Nimrod is established. Then the name of the is established. Then the name of the is established. Then the name of the celebrated son that sprang from the celebrated son that sprang from the celebrated son that sprang from the union between Aurora and Tithonus shows union between Aurora and Tithonus shows union between Aurora and Tithonus shows that Tithonus in his original character that Tithonus in his original character that Tithonus in his original character must have been indeed the same as the must have been indeed the same as the must have been indeed the same as the mighty hunter of scripture. mighty hunter of scripture. mighty hunter of scripture. For the name of that son was Memnon. For the name of that son was Memnon. For the name of that son was Memnon. Read Marshall and Ovid's Metamorphosen, Read Marshall and Ovid's Metamorphosen, Read Marshall and Ovid's Metamorphosen, which signifies the son of the spotted which signifies the son of the spotted which signifies the son of the spotted one, one, one, thereby identifying the father with thereby identifying the father with thereby identifying the father with Nimrod, whose emblem was the spotted Nimrod, whose emblem was the spotted Nimrod, whose emblem was the spotted leopard skin.

leopard skin. leopard skin. As Ninus or Nimrod was worshipped as the As Ninus or Nimrod was worshipped as the As Ninus or Nimrod was worshipped as the son of his own wife, and that wife son of his own wife, and that wife son of his own wife, and that wife Aurora, the goddess of the dawn, we see Aurora, the goddess of the dawn, we see Aurora, the goddess of the dawn, we see how exact is the reference to Phaeton how exact is the reference to Phaeton how exact is the reference to Phaeton when Isaiah, speaking of the king of when Isaiah, speaking of the king of when Isaiah, speaking of the king of Babylon, who was his representative, Babylon, who was his representative, Babylon, who was his representative, says, "How art thou fallen from heaven, says, "How art thou fallen from heaven, says, "How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning?" Isaiah O Lucifer, son of the morning?" Isaiah O Lucifer, son of the morning?" Isaiah 14:12. The marriage of Orion with 14:12. The marriage of Orion with 14:12. The marriage of Orion with Aurora, in other words, his setting up Aurora, in other words, his setting up Aurora, in other words, his setting up as the kindler of light, or becoming the as the kindler of light, or becoming the as the kindler of light, or becoming the author of fire worship, is said by Homer author of fire worship, is said by Homer author of fire worship, is said by Homer to have been the cause of his death, he to have been the cause of his death, he to have been the cause of his death, he having in consequence perished under the having in consequence perished under the having in consequence perished under the wrath of the gods. That Phaeton was wrath of the gods. That Phaeton was wrath of the gods. That Phaeton was currently represented as the son of currently represented as the son of currently represented as the son of Aurora, the common story was related by Aurora, the common story was related by Aurora, the common story was related by Ovid sufficiently proves. Ovid sufficiently proves. Ovid sufficiently proves. While Phaeton claimed to be the son of While Phaeton claimed to be the son of While Phaeton claimed to be the son of Phoebus or the sun, he was reproached Phoebus or the sun, he was reproached Phoebus or the sun, he was reproached with being only the son of Merops, of with being only the son of Merops, of with being only the son of Merops, of the mortal husband of his mother the mortal husband of his mother the mortal husband of his mother Clymene. Read Metamorphosen of Ovid. The Clymene. Read Metamorphosen of Ovid. The Clymene. Read Metamorphosen of Ovid. The story implies that that mother gave story implies that that mother gave story implies that that mother gave herself out to be Aurora, not in the herself out to be Aurora, not in the herself out to be Aurora, not in the physical sense of the term, but in its physical sense of the term, but in its physical sense of the term, but in its mystical sense, as the woman pregnant mystical sense, as the woman pregnant mystical sense, as the woman pregnant with light. And consequently, her son with light. And consequently, her son with light. And consequently, her son was held up as the great light bringer, was held up as the great light bringer, was held up as the great light bringer, who was to enlighten the world, Lucifer, who was to enlighten the world, Lucifer, who was to enlighten the world, Lucifer, the son of the morning, who was the the son of the morning, who was the the son of the morning, who was the pretended enlightener of the souls of pretended enlightener of the souls of pretended enlightener of the souls of men.

men. men. The name Lucifer in Isaiah is the very The name Lucifer in Isaiah is the very The name Lucifer in Isaiah is the very word from which Helel word from which Helel word from which Helel one of the names of Bacchus evidently one of the names of Bacchus evidently one of the names of Bacchus evidently comes. It comes from Helel, which is comes. It comes from Helel, which is comes. It comes from Helel, which is signifies to irradiate or to bring to signifies to irradiate or to bring to signifies to irradiate or to bring to light, like in Hallelujah. light, like in Hallelujah. light, like in Hallelujah. Uh it has to do with light, with Uh it has to do with light, with Uh it has to do with light, with worship, Helel. worship, Helel. worship, Helel. And is equivalently to the name Titan. And is equivalently to the name Titan. And is equivalently to the name Titan. Now we have evidence that Lucifer, the Now we have evidence that Lucifer, the Now we have evidence that Lucifer, the son of Aurora or the morning, was son of Aurora or the morning, was son of Aurora or the morning, was worshipped in the very same character as worshipped in the very same character as worshipped in the very same character as Nimrod when he appeared in his new Nimrod when he appeared in his new Nimrod when he appeared in his new character as a little child. character as a little child. character as a little child. Um another addition here, Um another addition here, Um another addition here, Lucifer in Hebrew is called Hillel ben Lucifer in Hebrew is called Hillel ben Lucifer in Hebrew is called Hillel ben Shahar. Um Hillel Shahar. Um Hillel Shahar. Um Hillel ben Shahar, this the son of the dawn. ben Shahar, this the son of the dawn. ben Shahar, this the son of the dawn. So, the star, the Mercury star that So, the star, the Mercury star that So, the star, the Mercury star that arises arises arises uh uh uh just before the sun comes up. Since just before the sun comes up. Since just before the sun comes up. Since Mercury is always either right behind Mercury is always either right behind Mercury is always either right behind the sun or in front of the sun, since the sun or in front of the sun, since the sun or in front of the sun, since it's the planet that's the closest to it's the planet that's the closest to it's the planet that's the closest to the sun and stays there all the time. the sun and stays there all the time. the sun and stays there all the time. Okay.

Okay. Okay. This Phaeton or Lucifer, who was cast This Phaeton or Lucifer, who was cast This Phaeton or Lucifer, who was cast down in further proves to be Janus. down in further proves to be Janus. down in further proves to be Janus. For Janus is called Pater Matutinus For Janus is called Pater Matutinus For Janus is called Pater Matutinus in Horace. And the meaning of this name in Horace. And the meaning of this name in Horace. And the meaning of this name will appear in one of its aspects when will appear in one of its aspects when will appear in one of its aspects when the meaning of the name of the Dea the meaning of the name of the Dea the meaning of the name of the Dea Matuta is ascertained. Dea Matuta Matuta is ascertained. Dea Matuta Matuta is ascertained. Dea Matuta signifies the kindling or light-bringing signifies the kindling or light-bringing signifies the kindling or light-bringing goddess. And accordingly, by Priscian, goddess. And accordingly, by Priscian, goddess. And accordingly, by Priscian, she is identified with Aurora. she is identified with Aurora. she is identified with Aurora. Matuta comes from the same word as Matuta comes from the same word as Matuta comes from the same word as Tithonus. Tithonus. Tithonus. Z, sit, or tsut, which in Chaldee Z, sit, or tsut, which in Chaldee Z, sit, or tsut, which in Chaldee becomes tet, tit, or tut, to light or becomes tet, tit, or tut, to light or becomes tet, tit, or tut, to light or set on fire. set on fire. set on fire. From tit to set on fire comes the Latin From tit to set on fire comes the Latin From tit to set on fire comes the Latin titio, a firebrand, and from tut, with a titio, a firebrand, and from tut, with a titio, a firebrand, and from tut, with a formative m prefixed, comes Matuta. Just formative m prefixed, comes Matuta. Just formative m prefixed, comes Matuta. Just as from nase to forget, as from nase to forget, as from nase to forget, with the same formative prefixed, with the same formative prefixed, with the same formative prefixed, comes Manasseh, forgetting. The name of comes Manasseh, forgetting. The name of comes Manasseh, forgetting. The name of the eldest son of Joseph, Genesis 41:51. the eldest son of Joseph, Genesis 41:51. the eldest son of Joseph, Genesis 41:51. The root of this verb is commonly given The root of this verb is commonly given The root of this verb is commonly given as its, but see Bagster's Lexicon, where as its, but see Bagster's Lexicon, where as its, but see Bagster's Lexicon, where it is also given as tzt. It is evidently it is also given as tzt. It is evidently it is also given as tzt. It is evidently evidently from this root that the evidently from this root that the evidently from this root that the Sanskrit suttee, already referred to, Sanskrit suttee, already referred to, Sanskrit suttee, already referred to, must come, s u t t e.

must come, s u t t e. must come, s u t t e. Matutinus is evidently just a correlate Matutinus is evidently just a correlate Matutinus is evidently just a correlate of Matuta, goddess of the morning. of Matuta, goddess of the morning. of Matuta, goddess of the morning. Janus, therefore, as Matutinus, is Janus, therefore, as Matutinus, is Janus, therefore, as Matutinus, is Lucifer, son of the morning. But Lucifer, son of the morning. But Lucifer, son of the morning. But further, Matuta is identified with Eino further, Matuta is identified with Eino further, Matuta is identified with Eino after she had plunged into the sea and after she had plunged into the sea and after she had plunged into the sea and had, along with her son, Melicerta, been had, along with her son, Melicerta, been had, along with her son, Melicerta, been changed into a sea divinity. changed into a sea divinity. changed into a sea divinity. Consequently, her son, Melicerta, king Consequently, her son, Melicerta, king Consequently, her son, Melicerta, king of the walled city, is the same as Janus of the walled city, is the same as Janus of the walled city, is the same as Janus Matutinus or Lucifer, Phaeton, or Matutinus or Lucifer, Phaeton, or Matutinus or Lucifer, Phaeton, or Nimrod. Nimrod. Nimrod. There is still yet another link by which There is still yet another link by which There is still yet another link by which Melicerta, the sea divinity or Janus Melicerta, the sea divinity or Janus Melicerta, the sea divinity or Janus Matutinus, is identified with the Matutinus, is identified with the Matutinus, is identified with the primitive god of the fire worshipers. primitive god of the fire worshipers. primitive god of the fire worshipers. The most common name of Eino or Matuta, The most common name of Eino or Matuta, The most common name of Eino or Matuta, after she had passed through the waters, after she had passed through the waters, after she had passed through the waters, was Leucothoe. Read me Ovid's was Leucothoe. Read me Ovid's was Leucothoe. Read me Ovid's Metamorphoses. Metamorphoses. Metamorphoses. Now, Leucothoe or Leucothea has a double Now, Leucothoe or Leucothea has a double Now, Leucothoe or Leucothea has a double meaning, as it is derived either from meaning, as it is derived either from meaning, as it is derived either from Lucot, which signifies to light or set Lucot, which signifies to light or set Lucot, which signifies to light or set on fire, on fire, on fire, or from Lucot to glean.

or from Lucot to glean. or from Lucot to glean. Lucot. Lucot. Lucot. In the Maltese medal, the ear of corn at In the Maltese medal, the ear of corn at In the Maltese medal, the ear of corn at the side of the goddess, which is more the side of the goddess, which is more the side of the goddess, which is more commonly held in her hand, while really commonly held in her hand, while really commonly held in her hand, while really referring in its hidden meaning to her referring in its hidden meaning to her referring in its hidden meaning to her being the mother of Bar, the sun, represented in the constellation Virgo. represented in the constellation Virgo. In Bryant, Cybele is represented with In Bryant, Cybele is represented with In Bryant, Cybele is represented with two or three ears of corn in her hand. two or three ears of corn in her hand. two or three ears of corn in her hand. For as there were three peculiarly For as there were three peculiarly For as there were three peculiarly distinguished Bacchuses, there were distinguished Bacchuses, there were distinguished Bacchuses, there were consequently as many Bars, and she might consequently as many Bars, and she might consequently as many Bars, and she might therefore be represented with one, two, therefore be represented with one, two, therefore be represented with one, two, or three ears in her hand. or three ears in her hand. or three ears in her hand. But to revert to the Maltese medal just But to revert to the Maltese medal just But to revert to the Maltese medal just referred to, the flames coming out of referred to, the flames coming out of referred to, the flames coming out of the head of Leucothea, the gleaner, show the head of Leucothea, the gleaner, show the head of Leucothea, the gleaner, show that though she has passed through the that though she has passed through the that though she has passed through the waters, she is still Leucothea, the waters, she is still Leucothea, the waters, she is still Leucothea, the burner or light giver. And this the rays burner or light giver. And this the rays burner or light giver. And this the rays around the miter of the god in the around the miter of the god in the around the miter of the god in the reverse entirely agree with the reverse entirely agree with the reverse entirely agree with the character of that god as Eleleus or character of that god as Eleleus or character of that god as Eleleus or Phaton. In other words, as the shining Phaton. In other words, as the shining Phaton. In other words, as the shining Baal. Now, this shining Baal, as Baal. Now, this shining Baal, as Baal. Now, this shining Baal, as Melqart, king of the walled city, Melqart, king of the walled city, Melqart, king of the walled city, occupies the very place of Allah occupies the very place of Allah occupies the very place of Allah Mahozim, whose representative the Pope Mahozim, whose representative the Pope Mahozim, whose representative the Pope is elsewhere proved to be. But, he is is elsewhere proved to be. But, he is is elsewhere proved to be. But, he is equally the sea divinity, who in that equally the sea divinity, who in that equally the sea divinity, who in that capacity wears the miter of Dagon. The capacity wears the miter of Dagon. The capacity wears the miter of Dagon. The fish-head miter which the Pope wears fish-head miter which the Pope wears fish-head miter which the Pope wears shows that in this character also, as shows that in this character also, as shows that in this character also, as the beast from the sea, he is the the beast from the sea, he is the the beast from the sea, he is the unquestionable unquestionable unquestionable representative

representative representative The Roman imperial standard of the The Roman imperial standard of the The Roman imperial standard of the dragon, a symbol of fire worship. dragon, a symbol of fire worship. dragon, a symbol of fire worship. The passage of Ammianus Marcellinus that The passage of Ammianus Marcellinus that The passage of Ammianus Marcellinus that speaks of that standard calls it speaks of that standard calls it speaks of that standard calls it purpureum signum draconis. On this may purpureum signum draconis. On this may purpureum signum draconis. On this may be raised the question, has the epithet be raised the question, has the epithet be raised the question, has the epithet purpureum, as describing the color of purpureum, as describing the color of purpureum, as describing the color of the dragon, any reference to fire? The the dragon, any reference to fire? The the dragon, any reference to fire? The following extract from Salverte may cast following extract from Salverte may cast following extract from Salverte may cast some light upon it. The dragon figured some light upon it. The dragon figured some light upon it. The dragon figured among the military ensigns of the among the military ensigns of the among the military ensigns of the Assyrians. Cyrus caused it to be adopted Assyrians. Cyrus caused it to be adopted Assyrians. Cyrus caused it to be adopted by the Persians and Medes. Under the by the Persians and Medes. Under the by the Persians and Medes. Under the Roman emperors and under the emperors of Roman emperors and under the emperors of Roman emperors and under the emperors of Byzantium, each cohort or centuria bore Byzantium, each cohort or centuria bore Byzantium, each cohort or centuria bore for an ensign a dragon. for an ensign a dragon. for an ensign a dragon. There is no doubt that the dragon or There is no doubt that the dragon or There is no doubt that the dragon or serpent standards of the Assyrians and serpent standards of the Assyrians and serpent standards of the Assyrians and Persians had reference to fire worship. Persians had reference to fire worship. Persians had reference to fire worship. The worship of fire and the serpent The worship of fire and the serpent The worship of fire and the serpent being mixed up together in both these being mixed up together in both these being mixed up together in both these countries. countries. countries. As the Romans, therefore, borrowed these As the Romans, therefore, borrowed these As the Romans, therefore, borrowed these standards evidently from these sources, standards evidently from these sources, standards evidently from these sources, it is to be presumed that they viewed it is to be presumed that they viewed it is to be presumed that they viewed them in the very same light as those them in the very same light as those them in the very same light as those from whom they borrowed them.

from whom they borrowed them. from whom they borrowed them. Especially as that light was so exactly Especially as that light was so exactly Especially as that light was so exactly in harmony with their own system of fire in harmony with their own system of fire in harmony with their own system of fire worship. The epithet purpureus or purple worship. The epithet purpureus or purple worship. The epithet purpureus or purple does not, indeed, naturally convey the does not, indeed, naturally convey the does not, indeed, naturally convey the idea of fire color to us, but it does idea of fire color to us, but it does idea of fire color to us, but it does convey the idea of red, and red in one convey the idea of red, and red in one convey the idea of red, and red in one shade or another, among idolatrous shade or another, among idolatrous shade or another, among idolatrous nations, has almost with one consent nations, has almost with one consent nations, has almost with one consent been used to represent fire. been used to represent fire. been used to represent fire. The Egyptians, Bunsen, and the Hindus, The Egyptians, Bunsen, and the Hindus, The Egyptians, Bunsen, and the Hindus, Moors Moors Moors Moors' Pantheon, Brahma Moors' Pantheon, Brahma Moors' Pantheon, Brahma the Assyrians the Assyrians the Assyrians Layard's Nineveh, all represented fire Layard's Nineveh, all represented fire Layard's Nineveh, all represented fire by red. The Persians evidently did the by red. The Persians evidently did the by red. The Persians evidently did the same, for when Quintus Curtius describes same, for when Quintus Curtius describes same, for when Quintus Curtius describes the Magi as following, the sacred and the Magi as following, the sacred and the Magi as following, the sacred and eternal fire, he describes the 365 years eternal fire, he describes the 365 years eternal fire, he describes the 365 years who formed the train of these Magi as who formed the train of these Magi as who formed the train of these Magi as clad in scarlet garments. The color of clad in scarlet garments. The color of clad in scarlet garments. The color of these no doubt having reference to the these no doubt having reference to the these no doubt having reference to the fire whose ministers they were. fire whose ministers they were. fire whose ministers they were. Poeniceus is equivalent to purpureus, Poeniceus is equivalent to purpureus, Poeniceus is equivalent to purpureus, for it was in Phoenicia that the purpura for it was in Phoenicia that the purpura for it was in Phoenicia that the purpura or purple fish was originally found. The or purple fish was originally found. The or purple fish was originally found. The color derived from that purple fish was color derived from that purple fish was color derived from that purple fish was scarlet, and it is the very name of that scarlet, and it is the very name of that scarlet, and it is the very name of that Phoenician purple fish, argunna, that is Phoenician purple fish, argunna, that is Phoenician purple fish, argunna, that is used in Daniel 5:16 and 19, where it is used in Daniel 5:16 and 19, where it is used in Daniel 5:16 and 19, where it is said that he that should interpret the said that he that should interpret the said that he that should interpret the handwriting on the wall should be handwriting on the wall should be handwriting on the wall should be clothed in scarlet.

clothed in scarlet. clothed in scarlet. The Tyrians had the art of making true The Tyrians had the art of making true The Tyrians had the art of making true purples as well as scarlet, and there purples as well as scarlet, and there purples as well as scarlet, and there seems no doubt that purpureus is seems no doubt that purpureus is seems no doubt that purpureus is frequently used in the ordinary sense frequently used in the ordinary sense frequently used in the ordinary sense attached to our word purple. attached to our word purple. attached to our word purple. But the original meaning of the epithet But the original meaning of the epithet But the original meaning of the epithet is scarlet, and as bright scarlet color is scarlet, and as bright scarlet color is scarlet, and as bright scarlet color is a natural color to represent fire, so is a natural color to represent fire, so is a natural color to represent fire, so we have reason to believe that that we have reason to believe that that we have reason to believe that that color, when used for robes of state color, when used for robes of state color, when used for robes of state among the Tyrians had special reference among the Tyrians had special reference among the Tyrians had special reference to fire, for the Tyrian Hercules, who to fire, for the Tyrian Hercules, who to fire, for the Tyrian Hercules, who was regarded as the inventor of purple, was regarded as the inventor of purple, was regarded as the inventor of purple, Bryant, was regarded as king of fire, Bryant, was regarded as king of fire, Bryant, was regarded as king of fire, Nonnus Dionysiacus. Nonnus Dionysiacus. Nonnus Dionysiacus. Now, when we find that the purpura of Now, when we find that the purpura of Now, when we find that the purpura of Tyre produced the scarlet color, which Tyre produced the scarlet color, which Tyre produced the scarlet color, which naturally represented fire, and that naturally represented fire, and that naturally represented fire, and that poeniceus, which is equivalent to poeniceus, which is equivalent to poeniceus, which is equivalent to purpureus, is evidently used for purpureus, is evidently used for purpureus, is evidently used for scarlet, there is nothing that forbids scarlet, there is nothing that forbids scarlet, there is nothing that forbids us to understand purpureus in the same us to understand purpureus in the same us to understand purpureus in the same sense here, but rather requires it. But sense here, but rather requires it. But sense here, but rather requires it. But even though it were admitted that the even though it were admitted that the even though it were admitted that the tinge was deeper, and purpureus meant tinge was deeper, and purpureus meant tinge was deeper, and purpureus meant the true purple as in red, of which it the true purple as in red, of which it the true purple as in red, of which it is a shade, is the established color of is a shade, is the established color of is a shade, is the established color of fire. And as the serpent was the fire. And as the serpent was the fire. And as the serpent was the universally acknowledged symbol of fire universally acknowledged symbol of fire universally acknowledged symbol of fire worship, the probability is strong that worship, the probability is strong that worship, the probability is strong that the use of a red dragon as the imperial the use of a red dragon as the imperial the use of a red dragon as the imperial standard of Rome was designed as an standard of Rome was designed as an standard of Rome was designed as an emblem of that system of fire worship on emblem of that system of fire worship on emblem of that system of fire worship on which the safety of the empire was which the safety of the empire was which the safety of the empire was believed to vitally to hinge.

believed to vitally to hinge. believed to vitally to hinge. And I said once again, a dragon or a And I said once again, a dragon or a And I said once again, a dragon or a snake has most of the time a poison. snake has most of the time a poison. snake has most of the time a poison. When she bites you with that poison, it When she bites you with that poison, it When she bites you with that poison, it will make you burn. So, you there you will make you burn. So, you there you will make you burn. So, you there you have another correlation of the burning have another correlation of the burning have another correlation of the burning of the sun and the solar rays and the of the sun and the solar rays and the of the sun and the solar rays and the burning of the poison. And so, we can burning of the poison. And so, we can burning of the poison. And so, we can see this whole fire worship, sun see this whole fire worship, sun see this whole fire worship, sun worship, serpent worship thing.