Researchers mention 4 ancient Greek personalities named Pythagoras (among them a “sportsman”). The most famous one — the “mathematician”, seemingly born on the Greek island of Samos, lived between circa 580 and 500 B.C.. During a short journey to Egypt, when being a young man of 22, Thales (the reknown Greek philosopher) suggested him to study in Egypt to enlarge his knowledge. On his return to Greece, he prepared himself to travel to Tyre in Lebanon, apparently because of a commercial connection of his father. There, he was initiated for the first time into the “Ancient Mysteries” of the Phoenicians and studied for about 3 years in the temples of Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos. From there, he navigated to Egypt, the source of the “Ancient Mysteries”. On the road, he lingered for a while in the gulf of Haifa at a temple on Mount Carmel, Israel (after the destruction of the First Jewish Temple of Jerusalem). In Egypt, he was initiated and studied for about 22 years. Apparently, he studied for another 13 years in Babylon as well, while he was captured on his way back from Egypt to Greece.

In fact, the “Ancient Mysteries’ Magi” specialized in “science” as it was perceived in those days, with the considerable influence of their “specialization” in paganism. The sparse knowledge of the Magi and the surrounding society caused the secrecy and mysticism.

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Solvitur Ambulando met on Friday, May 8th at Sunset Lodge.  The meeting was well attended.

The schedule for upcoming speakers was reviewed.  We now have speakers lined up until the end of this working year.

Krista and Michael are working out details for our annual field trip in August and will make the announcement at our June meeting.

There being no new business, the meeting was turned over to Michael Wamback who made an excellent presentation on the Mystery of Oak Island and it’s possible connection to the Masonic Fraternity and in particular the Royal Arch.

The meeting concluded and was followed by good fellowship.

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