Ceremony for the degree of Sublime Elect of the Valley of Oddy,
83°
Dit Amerikaanse rituaal dateert uit de tweede helft van de negentiende eeuw.
It is a grade to test the memory of the Initiate. There is the Symbolic palm
of the Valley of Oddy. The palm was dedicated to the Sun, with 365 properties,
and the prouction of a branch each month, or 12 annually. Near Heliopolis there
is a venerable Sycamore, sacred to Isis, who as the goddess of the heavenly
sycamores pours their virtues on mankind. The primitive Initiations were under
the shadow of trees.
Sign: rest the sword over right shoulder, eyes on heaven.
Touch: change sword to left hand, and grasp each others wrist.
Password: same as before.
Secret Word: Sasychis (ancient Hiero phant).
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Jewel and Symbol: a circle with 12 points.