The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Bembine Table Of Isis

The Bembine Table of Isis is a system of occult symbols used by Egyptian priests to teach the philosophy of sacrifice, rites, and ceremonies

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

ThegreatpyramidRitual

The Bembine Table of Isis was placed in the Great Pyramid to exhibit the philosophy of sacrifice, rites, and ceremonies through symbols The Bembine Table of Isis is an object of ritual significance within the Great Pyramid

Greek Philosopher PlatoPerson

The Bembine Table of Isis was used in the initiation of Plato in the Great Pyramid

Altar→Ritual

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

Great TabernacleRitual

The Bembine Table of Isis is analogous to the Great Tabernacle used by the early priests to exhibit their mystical teachings through symbols

Minerals, Stones And Other OrnamentsSubstance

Ornaments were used as part of the Bembine Table of Isis to symbolize the physical economy of the world

Walls Showing The Starry WorldSubstance

Walls symbolizing the starry world were part of the Bembine Table of Isis

Walls Showing The World Of GeniiSubstance

Walls symbolizing the world of genii were part of the Bembine Table of Isis

Raiment Adorned With Symbols Of The GodsSubstance

Clothing adorned with symbols of the gods was part of the Bembine Table of Isis

Shaving Heads And BodiesRitual

Shaving practices were part of the rituals associated with the Bembine Table of Isis

Veiling Heads To Indicate Earthly ThingsRitual

Veiling practices were part of the rituals associated with the Bembine Table of Isis

Simulacra Of The Mysitic RiteSubstance

Imitations of the mystic rites were part of the Bembine Table of Isis

AmuletsSubstance

Amulets were part of the Bembine Table of Isis to inspire virtues

OraclesRitual

The science of oracles derived from the symbolism of the Bembine Table of Isis

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesSacred Book
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & Sacred Book

The sacred book, placed on the altar for laying the decapitated bird, was an important element of the final ritual.

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesSixth Floor Altar Altar
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & Sixth Floor Altar Altar

The altar on the sixth floor is a specific instance of the broader concept of an altar used in rituals

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesJasper
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & Jasper

The altar with a heart, like Jasper, symbolizes the cleansing and purification of the soul through truth

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesRay Of Light
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & Ray Of Light

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesFumigation
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & Fumigation

Fumigations are used in relation to the altar to exalt the senses, enhancing the creation of visible souls during the ritual

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesSphere
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & Sphere

The sphere is found near or on the altar, possibly a ritual object

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughThegreatpyramidilluminatesThehierophantofthepyramid
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Thegreatpyramid

The Bembine Table of Isis was placed in the Great Pyramid to exhibit the philosophy of sacrifice, rites, and ceremonies through symbols The Bembine Table of Isis is an object of ritual significance within the Great Pyramid

II. Thegreatpyramid & Thehierophantofthepyramid

The Great Pyramid is the location where the Hierophant of the Pyramid initiated Plato and taught him esoteric knowledge

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesWhite Stone
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & White Stone

The blue stone made from the sediment in the bath was used for decorating the bird as it lay on the altar.

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesBlue Stone
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & Blue Stone

The blue stone, prepared from the bath's sediment, was used for completing the ritual decorations on the altar.

Bembine Table Of IsisthroughAltarilluminatesSixth Floor
I. Bembine Table Of Isis & Altar

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Altar & Sixth Floor

The altar is located on the sixth floor where the bird's sacrifices take place