Papers by Payam Nabarz
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Inner Traditions, 2005
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... BASED ON KASHANI'S PERSIAN FOLK SONGS, FROM AN AVESTAN INVOCATIO... more ... BASED ON KASHANI'S PERSIAN FOLK SONGS, FROM AN AVESTAN INVOCATION TO MlTHRA Mithra is an ancient Indo-Iranian god who was ... Zoroaster's teachings led to the world's first monotheistic religion, in which Ahura Mazda, the "Wise Lord" of the sky, was the ultimate ...
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London Mithraeum was founded c240-50AD. Its remains were rediscovered in 1952.
Filmed in remai... more London Mithraeum was founded c240-50AD. Its remains were rediscovered in 1952.
Filmed in remains of Temple of Mithras in London.
Payam Nabarz is interviewed by Dr Robert Beckford for Channel 4, filmed by Juniper TV.
The video gives an overview of some aspects of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions.
Nabarz is author of 'The Mysteries of Mithras: The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World' & Editor of Mithras Reader.
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Payam Nabarz is interviewed by Dr Robert Beckford, filmed by Juniper TV in Museum of London. The ... more Payam Nabarz is interviewed by Dr Robert Beckford, filmed by Juniper TV in Museum of London. The video gives an overview of some aspects of Mithraism, the ancient Roman
mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions.
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On the face of it nothing could be further apart than Wicca, a Goddess/God-centric modern Pagan m... more On the face of it nothing could be further apart than Wicca, a Goddess/God-centric modern Pagan mystery school whose Rede is “An it harm none do what ye Will”, and Freemasonry, a brotherhood/sisterhood and system of morality veiled in allegory, taught in a symbolic language, whose great principles are brotherly love, relief, and truth.
But the connections between them are closer than might at first appear. This book reviews the literature of the history of Wicca with especial reference to its links with Freemasonry, demonstrating their surprisingly close historical affiliations. In addition the links between Freemasonry, Druidry, Sufism, and other modern Pagan movements are also examined.
“ For these truly are the five points of fellowship feet to feet, knee to knee, groin to groin, breast to breast, arms around back, lips to lips” ~Wiccan Book of Shadows
“I will defend the Five Points of Fellowship, in enactment as well as concept…” ~ Freemasonry’s third-degree initiation
In the heart of both Freemasonry and Wicca, there is the spiritual quest and journey, as in many other mystery schools. Freemasons begin as a rough ashlar stone and eventually transform to a perfect cube. Its study of the seven liberal arts and sciences educates their initiates, transforming their mind to become a living Temple to the Great Architect while the seven graces provide them with the moral compass to walk through daily life.
Wicca’s teaching is clearly stated in its Charge of the Goddess: “To thou who thinkest to seek Me, know that thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless thou knowest the Mystery. If that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee, thou wilt never find it without. For behold, I have been with thee from the beginning; and I am that which is attained at the end of desire”. The same message is also given to all Master Masons in their 3rd-degree ceremony: an injunction to reflect on “that most interesting of all human studies, the knowledge of yourself”. In both, we can still hear down the centuries the echoes of Plato’s teachings and the Delphic maxim at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi: γνῶθι σεαυτόν: Know thyself.
‘Merry Meet, Merry Part, Merry Meet Again’ – ~the Wiccan farewell
“Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, and happy meet again” – ~words spoken at the end of the second-degree Masonic initiation
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The Indo-Iranian Anahita is an ancient Persian Goddess, who became a Zoroastrian Yazata (or Angel... more The Indo-Iranian Anahita is an ancient Persian Goddess, who became a Zoroastrian Yazata (or Angel) and is still part of contemporary Zoroastrianism. Described as a beautiful maiden, who is strong, tall and pure, she is depicted as wearing a mantle embroidered with gold and as holding the baresma (sacred plant) in her hand. She is the Goddess of all the waters upon the earth, her full title being Aredvi Sura Anahita which means moist, mighty and immaculate (pure), and she travels on her chariot pulled by four horses: Wind, Rain, Cloud and Sleet. Closely associated with the King's investiture she is a Goddess of Sovereignty, thought by some to be the Persian Aphrodite, who also has some remarkable similarities to numerous other ancient goddesses, including Ishtar, Venus, Nana and Isis. Anahita: Ancient Persian Goddess and Zoroastrian Yazata is a collection of papers, art and poetry celebrating this fascinating Goddess from more than 25 esteemed international academics, Zoroastrians, artists and writers. Each in turn share their research and insights leading the reader on a journey of discovery - from the Achaemenid Royal Inscriptions featuring Anahita and Mithra, to the possible relationships between Anahita and the Dame du Lac of Arthurian Legend, representations of her in Sassanian art, William Morris Hunt through to Anahita as the pre-Christian Virgin Mother of Mithra, as well as her role in purification and purity. Studies of the Sassanian rock reliefs, hot mineral springs, and her water ritual in Mahāyāna Buddhism, in addition to an examination of the Sassanid stucco discovered in the Barz-e-qawela in Lorestan province of Iran and women in ancient Elam are all brought together illustrating the significance of Anahita throughout Persian and Middle Eastern history. This book is the most extensive study of the figure of Anahita in recent years, and includes new and never published before research. Anahita: Ancient Persian Goddess and Zoroastrian Yazata is essential reading for all those interested not just in this Goddess and her history, but also all those interested in Persian and Middle Eastern history. Contributors include: Dr. Israel Campos Méndez, Dr. Kaveh Farrokh, Dr. Matteo Compareti, Sheda Vasseghi, D.M. Murdock, Dr. Sam Kerr, Rahele Koulabadi, Dr. Seyyed Rasool Mousavi Haji, Morteza Ataie, Seyed Mehdi Mousavi Kouhpar, Seyyed Sadrudin Mosavi Jashni, Farhang Khademi Nadooshan, Hassan Nia, Masoud Sabzali, Dr. Masato Tojo, Behzad Mahmoudi, Amir Mansouri, Dr Kamyar Abdi, Dr Gholamreza Karamian, Maryam Zour, Saman Farzin, Babak Aryanpour, Reza MehrAfarin, Akashanath, Shapour Suren-Pahlav, Ana C. Jones, Katherine Sutherland, and Dr. Payam Nabarz.
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Filmed in remains of Temple of Mithras in London.
Payam Nabarz is interviewed by Dr Robert Beckford for Channel 4, filmed by Juniper TV.
The video gives an overview of some aspects of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions.
Nabarz is author of 'The Mysteries of Mithras: The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World' & Editor of Mithras Reader.
mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions.
Books by Payam Nabarz
But the connections between them are closer than might at first appear. This book reviews the literature of the history of Wicca with especial reference to its links with Freemasonry, demonstrating their surprisingly close historical affiliations. In addition the links between Freemasonry, Druidry, Sufism, and other modern Pagan movements are also examined.
“ For these truly are the five points of fellowship feet to feet, knee to knee, groin to groin, breast to breast, arms around back, lips to lips” ~Wiccan Book of Shadows
“I will defend the Five Points of Fellowship, in enactment as well as concept…” ~ Freemasonry’s third-degree initiation
In the heart of both Freemasonry and Wicca, there is the spiritual quest and journey, as in many other mystery schools. Freemasons begin as a rough ashlar stone and eventually transform to a perfect cube. Its study of the seven liberal arts and sciences educates their initiates, transforming their mind to become a living Temple to the Great Architect while the seven graces provide them with the moral compass to walk through daily life.
Wicca’s teaching is clearly stated in its Charge of the Goddess: “To thou who thinkest to seek Me, know that thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless thou knowest the Mystery. If that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee, thou wilt never find it without. For behold, I have been with thee from the beginning; and I am that which is attained at the end of desire”. The same message is also given to all Master Masons in their 3rd-degree ceremony: an injunction to reflect on “that most interesting of all human studies, the knowledge of yourself”. In both, we can still hear down the centuries the echoes of Plato’s teachings and the Delphic maxim at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi: γνῶθι σεαυτόν: Know thyself.
‘Merry Meet, Merry Part, Merry Meet Again’ – ~the Wiccan farewell
“Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, and happy meet again” – ~words spoken at the end of the second-degree Masonic initiation
Filmed in remains of Temple of Mithras in London.
Payam Nabarz is interviewed by Dr Robert Beckford for Channel 4, filmed by Juniper TV.
The video gives an overview of some aspects of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions.
Nabarz is author of 'The Mysteries of Mithras: The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World' & Editor of Mithras Reader.
mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions.
But the connections between them are closer than might at first appear. This book reviews the literature of the history of Wicca with especial reference to its links with Freemasonry, demonstrating their surprisingly close historical affiliations. In addition the links between Freemasonry, Druidry, Sufism, and other modern Pagan movements are also examined.
“ For these truly are the five points of fellowship feet to feet, knee to knee, groin to groin, breast to breast, arms around back, lips to lips” ~Wiccan Book of Shadows
“I will defend the Five Points of Fellowship, in enactment as well as concept…” ~ Freemasonry’s third-degree initiation
In the heart of both Freemasonry and Wicca, there is the spiritual quest and journey, as in many other mystery schools. Freemasons begin as a rough ashlar stone and eventually transform to a perfect cube. Its study of the seven liberal arts and sciences educates their initiates, transforming their mind to become a living Temple to the Great Architect while the seven graces provide them with the moral compass to walk through daily life.
Wicca’s teaching is clearly stated in its Charge of the Goddess: “To thou who thinkest to seek Me, know that thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless thou knowest the Mystery. If that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee, thou wilt never find it without. For behold, I have been with thee from the beginning; and I am that which is attained at the end of desire”. The same message is also given to all Master Masons in their 3rd-degree ceremony: an injunction to reflect on “that most interesting of all human studies, the knowledge of yourself”. In both, we can still hear down the centuries the echoes of Plato’s teachings and the Delphic maxim at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi: γνῶθι σεαυτόν: Know thyself.
‘Merry Meet, Merry Part, Merry Meet Again’ – ~the Wiccan farewell
“Happy have we met, happy have we been, happy may we part, and happy meet again” – ~words spoken at the end of the second-degree Masonic initiation