Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism (1922)
Inman, Thomas, 1820-1876, Newton, John, M.M.C.B.E · New York, Peter Eckler publishing company · leaf 95
Figure 19. will be recognised that the j&shs head is represented asof the same form as the modern bishops mitre. Figure 20 represents two equilateral triangles, infolded so … V Figure 20. as to make a six-rayed star, the idea embodied being theandrogyne nature of the deity, the pyramid with its apex upwards signifying the male, that with the apex downwardsthe female. The line at the central junction is not alwaysseen, .but the shape of the three parallel bars…
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