If you are a traveler who plans to visit some sacred places in the whole world, then probably you need to know the Manitoba Legislative Building and its Masonic symbols. Historians and other researchers actually believed that this building has been built with different purposes and interpretations. Some of them concluded that spirituality and government issues were the core reasons; however, almost half of sculptures and figures were related to Babylonian, Christian and Egyptian civilization. Take a look at the following information and formulate your own interpretation.
One of the popular symbols in the MLB is the Golden Boy statue with a 17 foot bronze covered by real gold. Some people interpreted this as a symbol for alchemy and philosophy; the two areas wherein Hermes have been known for. Hermes was a Masonic scholar who authored the Masonic initiatory rituals and a father of alchemy and wisdom. Nearly half of the MLB symbols were based on his character. The statue was a sign for prosperity and wisdom because he held various crops such as wheat and minerals while a torch on the other hand.
The history of the Manitoba Legislative Building has been started in 1911. It was a period wherein the Manitoba Government publicized an architectural competition to all designers/architects, and a grand prize of $10,000 was offered for the best designs of the sacred building. Among 67 designs, one former student at the Ecole des Beaux- Arts, Frank Worthington Simon won because of his best designs and impressive sketch. The building construction began in 1913, but the progress has been interrupted because one contractor stolen some materials to build his own house. However, on July 15, 1920, Sir James Aikins and the Lieutenant-Governor of the Manitoba performed the 50th province's anniversary date and celebrations.
Aside from Christians, Egyptian views are all included to make the building as a sacred place. Two great sphinxes are placed on the roof of the central tower, one of which faces the rising sun while the other positions to follow the setting sun. Both sphinxes have some inscriptions that translate the name of Thutmosis III. In the same area, hieroglyphic references are also included to represent the name of the Sun God Re, an ancient deity who gives everlasting life. These inscriptions were expected on ancient tombs and walls, but not hidden on the MLB roof.
The visitors may need to pass the Grand Staircase first before entering the hall. The path has 20.3 m or 66.6 feet on each side, which represents the number 666. The staircase is composed of 13 steps and veined Carrara Marble, the finest marble in the whole world. The structure used a bison to guard the temple, and also to represent the symbol of the province. The faces of Medusa and Athena are located in the central entrance to symbolize democracy and protection. Other figurines and murals are located inside the building such as the in the areas of The Pool of the Black Star, Lieutenant- Governor Room, the Legislative Room and Rotunda.
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One of the popular symbols in the MLB is the Golden Boy statue with a 17 foot bronze covered by real gold. Some people interpreted this as a symbol for alchemy and philosophy; the two areas wherein Hermes have been known for. Hermes was a Masonic scholar who authored the Masonic initiatory rituals and a father of alchemy and wisdom. Nearly half of the MLB symbols were based on his character. The statue was a sign for prosperity and wisdom because he held various crops such as wheat and minerals while a torch on the other hand.
The history of the Manitoba Legislative Building has been started in 1911. It was a period wherein the Manitoba Government publicized an architectural competition to all designers/architects, and a grand prize of $10,000 was offered for the best designs of the sacred building. Among 67 designs, one former student at the Ecole des Beaux- Arts, Frank Worthington Simon won because of his best designs and impressive sketch. The building construction began in 1913, but the progress has been interrupted because one contractor stolen some materials to build his own house. However, on July 15, 1920, Sir James Aikins and the Lieutenant-Governor of the Manitoba performed the 50th province's anniversary date and celebrations.
Aside from Christians, Egyptian views are all included to make the building as a sacred place. Two great sphinxes are placed on the roof of the central tower, one of which faces the rising sun while the other positions to follow the setting sun. Both sphinxes have some inscriptions that translate the name of Thutmosis III. In the same area, hieroglyphic references are also included to represent the name of the Sun God Re, an ancient deity who gives everlasting life. These inscriptions were expected on ancient tombs and walls, but not hidden on the MLB roof.
The visitors may need to pass the Grand Staircase first before entering the hall. The path has 20.3 m or 66.6 feet on each side, which represents the number 666. The staircase is composed of 13 steps and veined Carrara Marble, the finest marble in the whole world. The structure used a bison to guard the temple, and also to represent the symbol of the province. The faces of Medusa and Athena are located in the central entrance to symbolize democracy and protection. Other figurines and murals are located inside the building such as the in the areas of The Pool of the Black Star, Lieutenant- Governor Room, the Legislative Room and Rotunda.
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Masonic initiation rites include the reenactment of a scene set on the Temple Mount while it was under construction. Every Masonic Lodge, therefore, is symbolically the Temple for the duration of the degree, and possesses ritual objects representing the architecture of the Temple.
