Adonis, Mysteries of

Adonis, Mysteries of. Ancient myths representing a fall and recovery, or death and resurrection. While 19th-century historians often attempted to link these mysteries to the Master Mason degree, Coil notes that such themes are universal in ancient lore and their direct relation to Freemasonry is highly tenuous.

Macoy Collector's Note: Coil’s signature skepticism shines here, pushing back against the romanticized but historically unproven links between the Craft and ancient pagan mysteries.