One of the greatest monuments completed in 1920 was the Manitoba Legislative Building, a remarkable structure with primeval temple designs from the New Eastern World. The building has been designed by Frank Worthington Simon (1863-1933), a man with an in-depth knowledge of architecture as well as aspirations from the philosophical doctrines of Freemasonry. The building was then used as one of the best sites for legislative assembly for committees, staffs, offices of the ministers and other government bodies. However, what is the real purpose why Legislative Manitoba was created?
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 building has one room that portrayed the temple of Solomon hundreds of decades ago. According to one researcher from the University of Winnipeg, Frank Albo (FA), the measurements of the original Solomon's temple and the sacred room of the Manitoba Legislative building were all equal. There might some discrepancies in styles, but the details kept by Babylonians were the best evidences how accurate the comparisons were. The original temple was built during the 10th century BCE while the Babylonians brought the remains in 586 BCE to guide the construction of the building. The hall was then added with two life-sized monuments bulls, because ancient people believed that these animals can ward off the works of the evil spirits.
Aside from the two magic bulls, guests would definitely love the grand staircase, with three flights and thirteen steps towards the Golden Boy, a room with a dome ceiling and tessellated marble border. Another symbol was a figure called as the Pool of the Black Star. It was considered as the symbol of Babylonian goddess Ishtar. Within the area of the Golden Boy, a Rotunda has been one of the most common areas designed for sacrifices. According to Frank's research, ancient Gods, led by Hermes received power via sacrifices of souls.
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.
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 building has one room that portrayed the temple of Solomon hundreds of decades ago. According to one researcher from the University of Winnipeg, Frank Albo (FA), the measurements of the original Solomon's temple and the sacred room of the Manitoba Legislative building were all equal. There might some discrepancies in styles, but the details kept by Babylonians were the best evidences how accurate the comparisons were. The original temple was built during the 10th century BCE while the Babylonians brought the remains in 586 BCE to guide the construction of the building. The hall was then added with two life-sized monuments bulls, because ancient people believed that these animals can ward off the works of the evil spirits.
Aside from the two magic bulls, guests would definitely love the grand staircase, with three flights and thirteen steps towards the Golden Boy, a room with a dome ceiling and tessellated marble border. Another symbol was a figure called as the Pool of the Black Star. It was considered as the symbol of Babylonian goddess Ishtar. Within the area of the Golden Boy, a Rotunda has been one of the most common areas designed for sacrifices. According to Frank's research, ancient Gods, led by Hermes received power via sacrifices of souls.
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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Seen from the vantage of different cultural expressions Hermes is a god of transitions and boundaries. He is quick and cunning, and moved freely between the worlds of the mortal and divine, as emissary and messenger of the gods, intercessor between mortals and the divine, and conductor of souls into the afterlife.
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