Mark89
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Hello, receive a warm greeting. This time I bring you a written about the Acacia branch, It's a superficial personal interpretation, because my intention is to originate a good debate with this topic.
In Masonry, the Acacia has a special place, a symbolism that is both unique and multiple at the same time, a simple and profound meaning at the same time.
The Acacia plant is very common in the Sinai desert and according to legend or tradition, the assassins of Master Hiram planted an Acacia branch, where they buried him.
The etymology of the word Acacia comes from the Greek "akis" whose meaning is "spike". In Freemasonry, reference is made to Gleditsia triacanthos (the Acacia of three thorns) or the Acacia of the Teneré, which is mentioned in the history of Hiram, it also represents the symbol of the number "three", which has a great significance for Freemasonry and other initiatory groups.
In each degree of Symbolic Masonry, the Acacia has a special meaning, which is discovered by each member according to its "growth" and "learning", besides the Acacia is related to the "Masonic Silence", which in turn could relate to the silence that the apprentices of the Pythagorean school. Another deeper interpretation of the Acacia could be traced back to the famous phrase: V.I.T.R.I.O.L, however it is a subjective and dependent interpretation of each member of Masonry.
The Acacia has had a variety of uses, and many properties that could be extrapolated metaphorically to Masonry, for example: the Acacia wood is strong and robust, being considered as incorruptible, as is the incorruptible essence of each Mason, also of Acacia medicinal products are obtained as substances to treat diseases such as dysentery and scurvy.
The Acacia is also usually harmful to some harmful insects or parasites, which metaphorically could be understood that the Mason through the "use" of Acacia remains free and away from "Insects" or "Parasites" that corrupt the growth and construction of the "Internal Temple".
It is striking, as in many ancient civilizations there has always been "a plant" in initiation ceremonies, having as examples: Lotus for the Egyptians or Morddago for the Druids, among many other examples. And in all of them, the meaning is similar to that given for the Acacia branch.
After the brief description of the previous paragraphs, what opinion or interpretation would you give regarding the branch of Acacia ?, I think this forum can be very rewarding. I thank you in advance for reading this writing.
(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Barranquilla_-_Acacia.jpg)
Image N°1: An Acacia tree in the city of Barranquilla, in northern Colombia (2008).
(http://glennbettyburke.blogspot.com/)
Image N°2: An Acacia tree in the historical area of the city of Barranquilla, in northern Colombia.
(https://christopherburkecolombia.wordpress.com/category/acacia-morada/)
Image N°3: An Acacia tree in the city of Bogotá DC, Colombia.
In Masonry, the Acacia has a special place, a symbolism that is both unique and multiple at the same time, a simple and profound meaning at the same time.
The Acacia plant is very common in the Sinai desert and according to legend or tradition, the assassins of Master Hiram planted an Acacia branch, where they buried him.
The etymology of the word Acacia comes from the Greek "akis" whose meaning is "spike". In Freemasonry, reference is made to Gleditsia triacanthos (the Acacia of three thorns) or the Acacia of the Teneré, which is mentioned in the history of Hiram, it also represents the symbol of the number "three", which has a great significance for Freemasonry and other initiatory groups.
In each degree of Symbolic Masonry, the Acacia has a special meaning, which is discovered by each member according to its "growth" and "learning", besides the Acacia is related to the "Masonic Silence", which in turn could relate to the silence that the apprentices of the Pythagorean school. Another deeper interpretation of the Acacia could be traced back to the famous phrase: V.I.T.R.I.O.L, however it is a subjective and dependent interpretation of each member of Masonry.
The Acacia has had a variety of uses, and many properties that could be extrapolated metaphorically to Masonry, for example: the Acacia wood is strong and robust, being considered as incorruptible, as is the incorruptible essence of each Mason, also of Acacia medicinal products are obtained as substances to treat diseases such as dysentery and scurvy.
The Acacia is also usually harmful to some harmful insects or parasites, which metaphorically could be understood that the Mason through the "use" of Acacia remains free and away from "Insects" or "Parasites" that corrupt the growth and construction of the "Internal Temple".
It is striking, as in many ancient civilizations there has always been "a plant" in initiation ceremonies, having as examples: Lotus for the Egyptians or Morddago for the Druids, among many other examples. And in all of them, the meaning is similar to that given for the Acacia branch.
After the brief description of the previous paragraphs, what opinion or interpretation would you give regarding the branch of Acacia ?, I think this forum can be very rewarding. I thank you in advance for reading this writing.
(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Barranquilla_-_Acacia.jpg)
Image N°1: An Acacia tree in the city of Barranquilla, in northern Colombia (2008).
(http://glennbettyburke.blogspot.com/)
Image N°2: An Acacia tree in the historical area of the city of Barranquilla, in northern Colombia.
(https://christopherburkecolombia.wordpress.com/category/acacia-morada/)
Image N°3: An Acacia tree in the city of Bogotá DC, Colombia.