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?
In 1914, there was an outbreak of the First World War in the location of the building, but fortunately, the staffs have been started to evacuate since 1913. This was the first tragedy that the building has been conquered. Though there was a shortage of materials and funds, the Manitobans still pursued to build and restore the beauty of the building. Luckily, improvements were seen after the end of the war, and ceremonies have been conducted by Sir James Aikins, the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the province. The camaraderie of the Manitobans in maintaining the beauty of the building was one of the most significant reasons why it gained the highest recognition at this point of time. Yet rather unappreciated at the time - and even now in 2013 - is that all the Manitoba politicians at the time - except for three - were all practicing masons of the local Masonic lodges.
Various figures such as murals of Jesus Christ and His passion, two bison on both sides of the stair case, the sacred temple of Solomon lamps on the Rotunda, an area for sacrifices and dreams are all considered sacred because of their amazing designs and measurements. Researchers concluded that Jesus Christ paintings were considered as Christian beliefs while the involvement of two bison was then from ancient traditions such as protecting the temples through the magic of bulls. The Manitoba Legislative Rooms were created based on Solomon's Holy Room in the bible. According to Frank Albo, a researcher from the University of Winnipeg, the measurements and details of the both rooms were all equal.
Aside from Christians, Egyptian views are all included to make the building as a sacred place. Two great sphinxes are placed on the roof of the central tower, one of which faces the rising sun while the other positions to follow the setting sun. Both sphinxes have some inscriptions that translate the name of Thutmosis III. In the same area, hieroglyphic references are also included to represent the name of the Sun God Re, an ancient deity who gives everlasting life. These inscriptions were expected on ancient tombs and walls, but not hidden on the MLB roof.
The beauty of the Manitoba Legislative Beauty was worth visiting for. Actually, it was one of the world-winning structures with different ancient symbols such as the statue of Medusa, Bucranium for sacrifices, the figure of bare chested Jesus Christ and Masonic initiate, Egyptian Motifs, statue of agriculture, Blue Curtains and the ark of the Covenant (on top of the Lieutenant-Governor's room). Some historical evidences claimed that there were some things associated with the symbols and the purposes of the architect. Love, sex, fertility and war were included in the lists.
In 1914, there was an outbreak of the First World War in the location of the building, but fortunately, the staffs have been started to evacuate since 1913. This was the first tragedy that the building has been conquered. Though there was a shortage of materials and funds, the Manitobans still pursued to build and restore the beauty of the building. Luckily, improvements were seen after the end of the war, and ceremonies have been conducted by Sir James Aikins, the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the province. The camaraderie of the Manitobans in maintaining the beauty of the building was one of the most significant reasons why it gained the highest recognition at this point of time. Yet rather unappreciated at the time - and even now in 2013 - is that all the Manitoba politicians at the time - except for three - were all practicing masons of the local Masonic lodges.
Various figures such as murals of Jesus Christ and His passion, two bison on both sides of the stair case, the sacred temple of Solomon lamps on the Rotunda, an area for sacrifices and dreams are all considered sacred because of their amazing designs and measurements. Researchers concluded that Jesus Christ paintings were considered as Christian beliefs while the involvement of two bison was then from ancient traditions such as protecting the temples through the magic of bulls. The Manitoba Legislative Rooms were created based on Solomon's Holy Room in the bible. According to Frank Albo, a researcher from the University of Winnipeg, the measurements and details of the both rooms were all equal.
Aside from Christians, Egyptian views are all included to make the building as a sacred place. Two great sphinxes are placed on the roof of the central tower, one of which faces the rising sun while the other positions to follow the setting sun. Both sphinxes have some inscriptions that translate the name of Thutmosis III. In the same area, hieroglyphic references are also included to represent the name of the Sun God Re, an ancient deity who gives everlasting life. These inscriptions were expected on ancient tombs and walls, but not hidden on the MLB roof.
The beauty of the Manitoba Legislative Beauty was worth visiting for. Actually, it was one of the world-winning structures with different ancient symbols such as the statue of Medusa, Bucranium for sacrifices, the figure of bare chested Jesus Christ and Masonic initiate, Egyptian Motifs, statue of agriculture, Blue Curtains and the ark of the Covenant (on top of the Lieutenant-Governor's room). Some historical evidences claimed that there were some things associated with the symbols and the purposes of the architect. Love, sex, fertility and war were included in the lists.
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Yet artistic interpretations can be traced back to Da Vinci , even though they involve Solomons' Temple which holds that the first three Grand Masters were King Solomon, King Hiram I of Tyre, and Hiram Abiff - the craftsman/architect who built the temple.. This article, Lost Intrinsic Masonic Symbols Decoded has free reprint rights.
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