The Ancient Tradition

In a realm where gods, kings, heroes, and paupers battle the forces of darkness, their secret weapon often lies not in their swords, but in the very clothes they wear.  Join us in this episode as we delve into the mystical world of impenetrable coats of armor, cloaks, and animal skins that have shielded legendary champions from the clutches of evil and ferocious monsters.  These special garments aren't mere attire; they are a gift- the hero's ultimate protection against the malevolent dragon.

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Summon your valor, for in this episode, we unsheathe the rich artistry of legendary swords, unveil the enigmatic craftsmanship of golden bows- woven from the very essence of the cosmic loom- and slip on a pair of dazzling ruby slippers.  Adorned with these spectacular weapons, our hero now stands fortified, poised to challenge the awful dragon....an echo of the grand celestial theomachy that transpired in the heavens before the formation of the world.  Join us for this episode as we recount this magnificent cosmic tale- a testament to courage, selflessness, and divine power.

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What do Osiris, Marduk, Thor, Cinderella, Luke Skywalker, Katniss Everdeen, and Frodo Baggins have in common?  Join us for this episode where we unravel the cosmic lineage that ties these beloved characters together.

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The ancients bear witness to a celestial realm governed by a divine ORDER...a Council of Gods.  What more can the annals of antiquity tell us of this governing body?  Was this Divine Council established before the formation of the earth?  Where in the celestial expanse do these divine luminaries convene?  Who are the exalted occupants of this Council of Gods?   How many divine beings compose this august assembly and how are their seats arranged in the hallowed sanctum of celestial confluence?  The ancient record is brimming with answers. 

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For pictures, links, and the audio transcript for this episode see:  https://theancienttradition.com/16-the-council-of-the-gods/ 

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Brace yourself!  For the ancient chronicles tell us that before the creation unfolded, a colossal leviathan, so hideous and unimaginably sinister that it induced terror in all who contemplated it, prowled the depths of the primordial waters.  But there’s a twist that defies reason- they describe this sea monster as “glistening”, a creature adorned with an otherworldly radiance akin to the lustrous gleam of yellow gold.  A grotesque monster that shines like gold?  Join us in this episode as we unravel the mystery behind this enigmatic golden sea serpent and disclose a captivating nexus between it and the sacred vestments worn by the ancient Israelite High Priest. 

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For pictures, links, and the audio transcript for this episode see:  https://theancienttradition.com/13-the-incomprehensible-brooding-wind/

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In this episode we delve into a tapestry of ancient wonders- a unique Egyptian green breccia millstone, ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform clay tablets, a sacred manuscript from Santo Tomás Chichicastenango, Guatemala, a Maori legend of the first Wānanga, and the mesmerizing melody of a Hopi spider- and reveal how they tell a single story of how one word initiated the creation of the universe.   

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What do the mysterious primordial waters of creation, the first law of thermodynamics and Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity (E=mc-squared) have in common?  To find out, join us for this episode where we embark on an extraordinary odyssey into the depths of the cosmos BEFORE its magnificent birth- it may just change everything you thought you knew.   

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In this episode we tackle the greatest mystery of all time- The appearance of life in the universe. Scientists have been grappling with this question for centuries but the riddle remains unsolved. For the answer, we must turn to the ancients, who, surprisingly, give a strikingly uniform account of the origin of life and the constitution of the cosmos. Were they on to something?  Join us for this episode as we begin our reconstruction of The Ancient Tradition by taking a mind-expanding journey into the mysteries of the universe!   

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Some of the world's most profound religious truths are cloaked in the coronation rites of kings.  Did you know that beneath all of the pomp and circumstance is the world's oldest religious tradition-  The Ancient Tradition?   In this episode, we'll unravel the enigmatic meaning behind one of the most iconic symbols in human history- the green Eye of Horus.  Remarkably, the significance of this symbol, along with the ancient Egyptian Opening of the Mouth ritual, is directly tied to the British anointing ritual.   Together, these rituals point us to one of the most sacred and sublime theological tenets ever taught to human beings.

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Some of the world's most profound religious truths are cloaked in the coronation rites of kings.  Did you know that beneath all of the pomp and circumstance is the world's oldest religious tradition-  The Ancient Tradition?  In this episode we'll uncover a coincidental connection between the Coronation Oath, the Judeo-Christian Moses, and Great Britain and we'll return to the dawn of civilization to unravel the mysterious formula behind the holy oil used to anoint British monarchs.  What we find is not only breathtaking for its significance, but for the remarkable consistency we find in the ancient record, which points, yet again, to a common religious heritage. 

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Some of the world's most profound religious truths are cloaked in the coronation rites of kings.  Did you know that beneath all of the pomp and circumstance is the world's oldest religious tradition-  The Ancient Tradition?  In this episode we'll unravel the mysterious link between the Cosmati onyx stone, the stone upon which nearly every British Monarch of the past 750 years has been coronated, and the first man, Adam.  We'll also unravel the mysterious meaning behind a peculiar ritual performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the start of the British Coronation Ceremony.  The trail will take us deep into antiquity, to the sands of ancient Egypt, to the fertile crescent of ancient Mesopotamia, and to the 1st century Book of the Holy Secrets of Enoch. 

For pictures, links, and the audio transcript for this episode see:  https://theancienttradition.com/episode-7-the-coronation-of-charles-iii-camilla-the-king-of-the-four-corners/

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Some of the world's most profound religious truths are cloaked in the coronation rites of kings.  On May 6th 2023, Charles Philip Arthur George, will be coronated King Charles III, King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.  Did you know that beneath all of the pomp and circumstance- the procession, the anointing, the investiture, the presentation of the Crown Jewels (orb, ring, scepter, & crown) and the enthronement- is the world's oldest religious tradition-  The Ancient Tradition?  In this episode we unravel the mysterious link between kings and the Tree of Life [note the tree decorating King Charles the Great's (King Charlemagne) royal vestments on the cover art for this episode] and the mysterious reason why all kings wield royal scepters. 

For pictures, links, and the audio transcript for this episode see:  https://theancienttradition.com/episode-6-the-coronation-of-charles-iii-and-camilla-the-king-and-the-tree-of-life/

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Enoch is one of the most intriguing and mysterious figures in the Judeo-Christian tradition...and, a central figure in The Ancient Tradition.  Never heard of him?  Know nothing about him?  Well, you're in luck, because in this episode we unpack his Biblical importance and crack open The Book of the Holy Secrets of Enoch- arguably the most important non-canonical text in the Judeo-Christian tradition and undeniably the most important non-canonical text in The Ancient Tradition. 

For pictures, links, and the audio transcript for this episode see:  https://theancienttradition.com/5-the-book-of-the-holy-secrets-of-enoch/

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Think the Garden of Eden story was just about a chatty snake and a tasty apple?  Turns out there was a lot more going down in Paradise than meets the eye.   Dust off your Bible, because buried deep within the Hebrew text are tantalizing clues- clues that point directly to The Ancient Tradition.  After this episode, you'll see Adam and Eve and the Garden in an entirely new light. 

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In this episode, the ancients go toe-to-toe with Nietzsche, Marx, Durkheim, and Freud, all atheists who aimed to convince humanity that religion was a social construct.  A dive into the ancient record, however, tells a radically different story, a story that is compelling, not only for the intriguing features it reveals about The Ancient Tradition, but for the striking unanimity we find in the accounts given by the ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamians and many others. 

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Is it possible to know God?  In this episode, the ancients come face-to-face with the ghosts of John Locke, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant.  Just when the ghosts think they've won the philosophical and epistemological battle over knowledge, the ancients rise up, wielding epistemological swords of their own, exorcising the ghosts, along with their damning philosophies, to the scrap heap of history.

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Have you ever wondered if God/Supreme Being/Demiurge, upon the creation of the earth, revealed to human beings a pure, true, religious tradition?  In this podcast we explore the surprising and mind-boggling evidence found in the oldest ancient religious writings, cosmologies, theologies, symbols, sacred architecture, rituals, and myths, pointing to a distinct primordial religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  We delve into the evidence, examine the patterns, discuss the theology, and contemplate the spiritual implications.  It’s a podcast guaranteed to spark discussion, provoke questions, and, ultimately, inspire the pursuit of the divine.

For pictures, links, and the audio transcript for this episode see:  https://theancienttradition.com/1-the-ancient-tradition/

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