EXPOSITION OF THE MYSTERIES, on RELIGIOUS DOGMAS AND CUSTOMS oy THE ANOUET EGYPTIANS, PYTHAGOREANS, AND. DRUIDS. Also: AN INQUIRY INTO THE‘ dRIGIN, HINTORY, AND FUPORT ‘OF FREEMASONRY. BY JOHN FELLOWS, A. M. LUnity de Dion etait lo grand Dogme de tous les Mystores. NEW-YORK: YABITED OR THE AUTHOR, AND SOLD BY GOULD, BANKS AND CO. 1835.EXPLANATION OF THE FRONTISPIECE. ‘Ths two Pillare represent two imaginary columns, supposed to be placed gt the equinoxes, to support the heavens, The one on the left is called Boes, and indicates Osiris, oF the Sun: the one on the right is called Jachin, and designates Ini, the sysa- bbl, both ofthe earth and its productions, and of the Moon. . ‘The Arch, supported by the two pillar, is « representation of the semicircle made by the apparent course of the sun in the upper hemisphere, from Aries to Libra incla- sive; from whence originates the namo of the royal arch degree of masonry. ‘The Seven Stars, are the Pleiades, “1 small platoon of stars, says Pliche, very remarkable, most known, and easiest’ to be distinguished, of all the constellations. ‘Tae wpe peeley un robe emainn girs te nip the priest, by means of an ailan” “They ware, says Bailey, very famous among mex, Tecnu th am. intimate the seazon of the year.” Blazing Star is Anubis, the Dog-stary whoee rising forewarned the Egyptians the approach of the overflowing of the Nile. Hence the great veneration in which ‘The Square ond Compass, an instramante in tho science of geometry, beeame an sembleen of justice; bocanse through their means, every one hed his “old land-marka” restored to him. ‘The Cornucopia, or Horn of Abundance, was a symbol used by the Egyptians to enote the aun’s being in the siga Capricorn, when the harvest was gathered, and con- sequeatly an abundance of provisions lad up instore. ‘The Armorial Bearings are thowe of royal arch masonry; for an explanstion of , s00 Cherubim, page 243. "The Checkered Flooring, called moeaic ot musaiz work, represents the variogeted {aca of the earth in the places where the andienta used formerly o-hold thei religious assemble. “This imitation was made when temple-worahip was introduced, to recon- «flo the poeple to the change. For the origin of tho term moeaia, of musoia work, soe Page 228. "Tha Cenotaph, or Mock- Coffe, used in the anniversaries, ia typical of the death of the sun in the inferior hemisphere, under the name of Osriay who is personated by the Hliram of masonry. ‘The Mysterious Trunk, on the le of tho coffin, i « copy of those wed by the ._ ancient fora deposition of memorial of past events ; and the Bor, on tho righ, isthe form of those used by Freemasons for a similar purpose. ‘Among the emblems of masonry, in Crosa's Chart, ia the figure of Key, which la slso generally diplayed in masonic Monitore. ‘The key was the atuibute of Anabia, the Dog-sta, in sfertimes denominete! Mercary, ad indicated the closing of one year, and opening of another; because the Egyptians formerly commenced the year at the ‘ning of this star. Its employment was afterwards extended to the opening and abut- ting the place of departed spirits. The Popes of Rome, consequently, now claim it as thatr appropriate badge of office. ‘The meaning of this symbol not having been pre- served in the ledge, is there assigned to ite Treesure.ADVERTISEMENT. ‘As some works, frequently alluded to in this volume, may not be familier to reeders in general, iti requisite to describe them more partcolerly than was convenient to do ‘when making references to them. In fact, often the names of the authote only are moentioned j.of such, therefore, I will here give the titles more fully, with the dates of the editions. ‘Tho work of Bailey, from which many quotations are mad, is entitled “An Univer- ‘s0] English Dictionary of Words, and of Arts and Sciences, illustrated with 260 cata.” ‘London, 1769. This is « continuation of his etymological dictionary, bat entirely dis- tinet from that work, “(An Exposure of Freemasonry; published in London, 1826, in « periodical, entitled “The Republican,” odited by Bichard Carlile “Light on Masonry.” By Elder David Bernard : Usice, 1829, This work contains {an exposition of 48 degrees of Freemasonry. “A Ritual of Freemssonry, ilustrated with numerous engravings” By Avery Allyn: Boston, 1831. This volume treats of 33 degrees of the order. ‘Volney’s Bains, here made use of is the New-York edition of 1628, sooo somes, "or Bt fore ad eon, Page em a On re Serov; Jehov- ane it eee a ERs a tart oe nS jonead of 7s referred to a Having’ boon before no at aril was printed sobwean me rect and shouldbe credited to Foe ne ona Ha, eng at 35, creteCONTENTS. omarrzn 1. : ‘Dogmas and Customs of the Ancient Egyptians = - = - «1-07 CHAPTER II. . Origin, Nature, and Object, of the Ancient Mysteries; abridged from Bishop Warburton’s Divine Legation of Moses; with notes and remarks, pointing out ‘heir identity with Free- masonry, etc. - - se + 1002141 omarrer m1. ‘Ant Examination of Virgil’s Sixth Book of the Eneid: in which it is showa, that the allegorical descent of Eneas into Hell, is no other than an enigmatical representation of his initia- - tion into the Mysteries - - - . + 142-177 omarren iv. | The Metamorphosis of Apuleius: and the Amour of Cupid and. “Payche. Also: a Sketch of the Life and Doctrines of Pythagoras, the founder of the sect that bore his name: and the Doctrines and Customs ofthe Druids, the priests ofthe ancient Britons = - + + trea omarTEn v. Opinions and Observation of learned writers on Freemasonry, wha are in fall communion with the order - ~~ 225-257 omarrzn vi An Inquiry into the Origin and History of Freemasonry 288-274 conaprer m1. ‘Analysis of Freemasonry; ia which the symbole, and original “intention of the Ynsttution, are explained - + 275-856 . cuartan var. Miscellaneous Articles—Coremonies observed in laying the ‘comer stone of Freemasons’ Hall, London, 1775 ; and at its Dedication in 1776.—Antimasonic Writers —Berruel and Robison.—The Illuminati—Horrors of the American Revolution.—Defence of Masonry.—-Conelusion, 387-403INDEX TO CHAPTER I. 3. Asinats become eraical -_ -" “Ei eho, amon Nop, awo - "Si Ree Sp ne a Se eee eieeanca.” . 3 &| Meter Meacy Choon” =” Moamciphoes Phantoms ~~” 63 BB] pote ce " “B)wyme Me 4p] 0s tem, 18, Femarecion a . 18 "$b Phenix, origin of the abl of = “8 14] Brobetal wings = > 7.7.8 a 2 ” 8 1 a . sureemceueeINTRODUCTION. ‘Tae original object of the secret rites of freemasonry has been a subject of inquiry for upwards of six hundred years, and the enigma seems not to have been satisfactorily solved. The initiated, as well as those without the pale of the order, are equally ignorant of their derivation and import. What mote it be? is a 7 question as difficult of solution now as when first propounded by king Henry VI. of England. - ‘The intention of this work is to endeavor to unravel the intri« cate web in which the mystery is involved, by tracing the order back to its source, and, by showing its intimate connection and similitude to institutions more ancient, put it beyond a doubt, that it sprang from, and is a continuation of the rites and ceremonies observed in those establishments, Had a work, taken notice of by the Abbe Barruel, fallen into the hands of the editor, he would probably have been saved much trouble in the prosecution of this research—“ We recommend, says he, to our reader to peruse the treatise of a miost learned and zealous mason, dedicated Demen die es Verstchen, or To those who can understand. He leaves no stone unturned throughout antiquity to prove the identity of the ancient mysteries of Elensis, of the Jews, of the Druids, and of the Egyptians, with those of freemasonry.” Tn pursuance of this course, it becomes necessary to take a fransient view of the dogmas and curtoms of Egypt in the remotostx INTRODUCTION. periods of its history ; for it appears evident, that this country was the salient point from which the religious observances of the ancient world commenced. What are emphatically called the mysteries, is but another name for religion; and an exposition of what they consisted, is of course embraced in the subject as forming a parallel with the rites of masonry. Independent of the main design of the work, these topics in themselves possess great interest as matters of curiosity which is enhanced by. observing the close affinity which they bear to the practices of the masonic order at the present day. « Among all the ancient nations which have been distinguished in history, there is none more worthy of our notice than the king- dom of Egypt. If not the birth-place, it was the early protector of the sciences ; and cherished every species of knowledge, which was known or cultivated in remote times, It was the principal source from which the Grecians derived their information ; and, after all its windings and enlargements, we may still trace the stream of our knowledge to the banks of the Nile.” (New Edinb. ‘Ency.) Whatever may be thought of the doctrines of the mysteries, they enforced the principles of morality by the most terrific scenical representations of the torments of the wicked on the one hand, and of the most pleasing spectacles of the happiness of the righteous on the other, in a future life. ‘These scenes are faintly copied in royal arch masonry, and the same morals, in like manner, incul- cated. ‘The writer is not a devotes to the mystic rites of the craft: he is not prepared to vindicate the outrages committed by indi- viduals of the order, instigated by a fanatical zeal for the protec- tion of frivolous ceremonies ; nor will he apologize for the use that may have been made of the fraternity to promote the views of