The Seven Sages

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In every ancient civilization around the world there is the story of the celestial Seven Sages. In Ancient Greece, Ancient China, Ancient India, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Sumeria, there are stories about how the Seven Sages emerged after a massive flood sunk the majority of the Earth, (the one that happened when the empire of Atlantis was divinely punished by Zeus) and taught humanity spiritual knowledge and the essential skills to run a civilization.

Even in the Temple of Zeus, there have been ideas put forth by High Priestess Maxine Dietrich, bless her soul, that mention the Seven Sons of Zeus. This I believe is related to the Seven Sages who guide humanity an restore knowledge and spirituality to civilization after every major catastrophe or end of a Great Age or a Yuga cycle.

There are many allegories involving the Seven Sages, however these beings are not ONLY allegories, much like our Gods, they represent symbols, lessons, certain natural phenomena but also real beings who exist in our world and incarnate here from time to time to teach humanity. There is much symbolism here, first off, the Seven Sages represent the Constellation of the Big Dipper, the seven bright stars of the Ursa Major Constellation. This is representative of the seven chakras that need to be opened and purified in the body so they shine as bright as these stars do in the sky. The Seven Sages and their constellation is also significant because it rotates around the North Star or the Pole Star, Polaris forming a perfect swastika in the four seasons Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. This also represents the four cardinal directions North, South, East, and West and the four elements Water, Fire, Air, and Earth.

In Ancient India there are the Saptarishi brought enlightenment, knowledge, and dharma to Vedic India emerging from the Himalayan Mountains after a great deluge. They each had different roles, responsibilities, and were assigned different tasks to help humanity. They were said to be disciples of Shiva(Dias) who taught them everything they knew while meditating in the Himalayas, after this they became immortals who return to mankind after major disasters or pralaya at the end of the Yuga Cycle. In some beliefs, they are the Mind-Born sons of Brahma(Zevs) and live for 306,720,000 Earth years.

There are many different arrangements giving different names of the Saptarishi in the Ancient Vedic texts but the very first recorded set of them was listed in the Jaiminiya Brahmana as follows Agastya, Atri, Bharadwaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Vashishtha, and Vishwamitra.

1. Agastya – A revered sage who spread Vedic knowledge to South India and composed many hymns in the Rigveda. He is known for his wisdom, scientific knowledge, and for balancing the earth’s energies by traveling south.
2. Atri – One of the ancient Vedic seers and founder of the Atri Gotra(Caste). He was married to Anasuya, famed for her purity, and was the father of Dattatreya, an incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva combined (Zeus).
3. Bharadwaja – A learned sage and scholar known for his contributions to the Rigveda and his knowledge of medicine, military science, and even early aeronautics. He was the father of Dronacharya, the military teacher in the Mahabharata.
4. Gautama – A philosopher and seer who composed hymns in the Rigveda and founded the Nyaya school of logic through his Nyaya Sutras. He is also known for the story of his wife Ahalya, who was redeemed by Lord Rama.
5. Jamadagni – A wise but temperamental sage from the Bhrigu lineage. He was the father of Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, and was known for his strict discipline and deep devotion.
6. Vashishtha – The royal priest and guru of King Dasharatha and his sons, including Lord Rama. Known for his calm wisdom and spiritual strength, he authored the Yoga Vashistha, a major text on meditation and liberation.
7. Vishwamitra – Once a powerful king named Kaushika, he renounced worldly life to achieve the status of a Brahmarshi through intense penance. He composed the sacred Gayatri Mantra and symbolizes human determination and spiritual achievement.

In Ancient Greece there are the Ἑπτὰ Σοφοί (Heptá Sophoí), which literally means "Seven Sages or Seven Wise Men," who were a group of sage philosophers who brought stateship, philosophy, law, and order to Ancient Greece and were regarded for their transcendental wisdom and infallible advice. The Seven Wise Men, as listed in Plato's Protagoras, are: Thales of Miletus, Pittacus of Mytilene, Bias of Priene, Solon of Athens, Cleobulus of Lindos, Myson of Chenae, and Chilon of Sparta. They are also given different roles and are tasked with unique advancements given to humanity:

1. Thales of Miletus – A philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer often regarded as the first Greek philosopher. He proposed that water is the fundamental substance of all things and is credited with the maxim “Know thyself.”
2. Pittacus of Mytilene – The ruler of Mytilene on Lesbos, known for his fair leadership and efforts to limit the power of the nobility while supporting the common people.
3. Bias of Priene – A wise statesman and lawgiver famed for his justice and integrity. He was often quoted for his saying, “Most men are bad.”
4. Solon of Athens – As featured in Zevist Personalities he was renowned lawmaker and poet who introduced major political and social reforms in Athens, laying the groundwork for Athenian democracy.
5. Cleobulus of Lindos – The ruler of Lindos in Rhodes, celebrated for his moderation, wisdom, and poetic sayings such as “Moderation is best.”
6. Myson of Chenae – A humble philosopher known for his practical wisdom and simple living; later recognized by philosophers like Plato as one of the Seven Sages.
7. Chilon of Sparta – A Spartan statesman and moral reformer credited with shaping Sparta’s disciplined and militarized society through his emphasis on self-control and restraint.

In Ancient China the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (竹林七賢, Zhúlín Qīxián) were a collection of Chinese poets, musicians, and scholars who lived in the Wei-Jin period (3rd century CE) and are known for their bohemian, nonconformist way of life, as well as their devotion to Daoism and art. They became representative symbols of a blend of intellectual pursuits, spiritual freedom, with the rebellion against a rigidly defined Chinese society. The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove are primarily found in the Records of the Three Kingdoms (三国志, Sanguozhi) and The Book of the Later Han (后汉书, Hou Han Shu). They are listed as follows:

1. Ji Kang – A philosopher, musician, and writer known for his philosophical writings and his rejection of Confucian norms. He was a key figure in the Daoist intellectual movement and is also remembered for his contributions to Chinese music.
2. Ruan Ji – A poet and musician, Ruan Ji is known for his melancholic and free-spirited poetry. He was a key figure in early Chinese poetry and is remembered for his Daoist ideas and personal rebellion against the pressures of society.
3. Liu Ling – A Daoist scholar and poet, Liu Ling was known for his eccentricity and disregard for social conventions. He was a practitioner of Daoism and is often associated with an ascetic lifestyle, living freely in nature.
4. Wang Rong – A scholar and politician who held official positions, Wang Rong was known for his literary talents and his connection to the other sages. Unlike some of the others, he balanced his intellectual pursuits with his role in public service.
5. Shan Tao – A philosopher and scholar, Shan Tao was an early proponent of Daoism and is known for his discussions on the nature of the universe. He often emphasized the importance of self-cultivation and inner peace.
6. Zhong Hui – A politician and military strategist, Zhong Hui was one of the more pragmatic members of the group. He was involved in the politics of the time but was also a key intellectual figure in the period, writing on various philosophical topics.
7. Xie An – A prominent statesman and scholar, Xie An was the most politically active of the Seven Sages. He is known for his diplomatic skills and his contributions to Chinese literature and Daoist philosophy.

In Ancient Sumeria, the first ever recorded mention of the Seven Sages, known as the Apkallu which means "wise" or '"sage" were a group of semi-divine hybrid fish beings who were extremely wise and knowledgeable beings with mystical powers who brought wisdom, spiritual knowledge and the laws of civilazation to humanity. The hybrid between fish and man is an allegory that represents the divine nature of these beings as they were "one with the waters" as in the spiritual realm or the waters of the aether and also able to "move on land" as in bring these powers to the Earth. This explains that they were Gods on Earth and a hybrid between Gods and men. Like in the Indian tradition, they were associated with the Supreme God, Ea, who is Zeus who gave them all the knowledge they had and gave to human beings.

The difference between these figures and the rest from other Ancient traditions is that they were each assigned a king to advise. These were the Kings who lived for thousands of years due to receiving advice and wisdom from these beings on how to complete the Magnum Opus. Like the others they also have unique roles and functions and are listed with their kings as follows:

1. Uanna (served Alulim, the first king of Eridu who ruled 28,800 years)
   • Uanna is credited with being the first Apkallu and is said to have brought the knowledge of civilization to humanity. He advised Alulim, the first ruler of Eridu, and was associated with the early establishment of Sumerian civilization. -The biblical name "John" is also stolen from Uan, Uanna/ Oan Oannes, and even the story of John was ripped off from this sage. The original Sumerian name meant "light of heaven" Uanna is also the notorious sage Adapa who is the son of Enki, or even Enki himself in some traditions. Enki was also called by the epithet "Little Enlil" This story of the first sage coming to Earth and epithet is very reminiscent of Dionysus, who HPHC said was called "Little Zeus" and is symbolic of the power of Zeus that incarnates on the earth to teach the mysteries to humanity, like Shiva the Adiyogi. This is also seen in the story of the first avatar of Vishnu, the fish man avatar Matsya, who is the FIRST avatar like Uanna was the FIRST fish sage. Everything is connected.
2. Uannedugga (served Alalngar, the second king of Eridu who ruled 36,000 years)
   • Uannedugga, the second Apkallu, was known for his comprehensive intelligence and wisdom, advising Alalngar, the second king of Eridu, in advancing knowledge and civilization.
3. Enmedugga (served Enmerkar, the king of Uruk who ruled 420 years) Hail Hitler
   • Enmedugga is described as bringing good fortune to humanity. He served Enmerkar, the legendary king of Uruk, who was a central figure in the establishment of early Sumerian city-states.
4. Enmegalamma (served Lugalbanda, the king of Uruk who ruled 1,200 years)
   • Enmegalamma, the Apkallu linked to domestic and social structures, helped Lugalbanda, the father of Gilgamesh, as he advanced the societal and domestic values of the time.
5. Enmebulugga (served Dumuzi, the king of Bad-tibira who ruled 100 years)
   • Enmebulugga, associated with agriculture and pastoral knowledge, was a wise advisor to Dumuzi, the king of Bad-tibira, who is famously known in myth for his role in the Descent of Inanna and for his later connection to the agricultural cycle.
6. An-Enlilda (served Ziusudra, the king of Shuruppak who ruled 36,000 years)
   • An-Enlilda is linked with divine knowledge and magical practices. He served Ziusudra, the king of Shuruppak, who is the Sumerian equivalent of the biblical Noah and was said to have survived the Great Flood.
7. Utuabzu (served Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk who ruled 126 years)
   • Role: Utuabzu is the final Apkallu and is associated with ascension to the heavens, representing divine knowledge. He advised Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, who is immortalized in the Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest known epic in world literature.

In Ancient Egypt, the Shemsu Hor, or the Followers of Horus, were a group of Seven Priest-Kings who were said to be the very first rulers of Egypt, before the legendary Pharoahs of renown. They were sometimes referred to as existing in the "Zep Tepi", or the First Time which is the time before the formal founding of the dynasties in Egypt They were mentioned in Ancient Egyptian texts as a group of divine kings who were devotees of Horus, united Lower and Upper Egypt, with Horus being a symbol of this union, also relating to the union of the lower and higher chakras. They were instrumental in the creation of Egypts first kingdom of the God Osiris and play an essential role in laying the foundation for civiliazation. They are listed as follows:

1. Hor-Aha – "The unifier of Upper and Lower Egypt," credited with the early establishment of Egypt's First Dynasty. He is often depicted as one of the first rulers under Horus, playing a crucial role in the consolidation of the two regions and the divine foundation of Egypt’s kingship.
2. Djoser – "The builder of the Step Pyramid," often associated with the development of early Egyptian architecture and state organization. His reign marked a significant leap in the construction of monumental structures, most notably the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, symbolizing the transition from simple mastabas to larger stone structures.
3. Seth-Peribsen – "The ruler amidst chaos," a king from the Second Dynasty, who is believed to have ruled during a time of conflict between Horus and Set. Seth-Peribsen’s reign is symbolic of the struggle between order and chaos, with Set representing chaos and Horus embodying the divine order of kingship. Seth-Peribsen is known for using the image of Set rather than Horus on his royal insignia, which indicates his link to this mythological conflict.
4. Khasekhemwy – "The restorer of unity," a significant ruler of the Second Dynasty who is credited with reunifying Upper and Lower Egypt after a period of internal conflict. His reign is considered pivotal in restoring stability to Egypt, leading to a more unified and structured society under divine kingship.
5. Narmer (Menes) – "The first pharaoh of unified Egypt," often regarded as the king who formally unified Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BCE. Narmer’s victory over the forces of chaos in the mythic unification is seen as the founding moment of the dynastic period, marking the start of the First Dynasty and Egypt’s long history of pharaonic rule.
6. Scorpion I – "The early unifier of Egypt," a pre-dynastic ruler from the south who may have been involved in the early efforts to unite Upper and Lower Egypt. Though more legendary than historical, Scorpion I is thought to have played an important role in the initial consolidation of Egypt’s regions before the formal unification under Narmer.
7. Ka – "The divine essence of kingship," a semi-legendary figure, possibly a pre-dynastic ruler, who symbolizes the divine power and authority that is attributed to the Egyptian king. His name is linked to the concept of the ka, the spiritual essence of the ruler that was believed to remain eternal after death, playing an important part in the religious beliefs surrounding the pharaoh’s divine right to rule.

Finally we have the tradition created on this very website by the beloved High Priestess Maxine Dietrich and her experiences with The Seven Sons of Zeus, there are a total of 7 just like the sages but there have only been 5 mentioned so far according to HPS Maxine who are listed as follows:

1. Nergal - is the ruler of the Underworld. His wife is Erishkegal. He has power over the dead.
2. Set - He was very kind, soft spoken and left me with a strong, energetic feeling of peace. He has beautiful energy. He definitely represents darkness. Set‟s Wife is theGoddess Nephthys. They can sometimes appear together.
3. Thoth - He is the great trickster. He is the most brilliant and intellectual of the Gods. He is very likable, extremely charismatic and friendly. He is the busiest of all of the Demons and it can be difficult to get him to appear in a summoning unless one is of importance to him. His wife is Seshat. Thoth is the True Father of healing and medicine. He is a Patron of doctors, nurses, paramedics, hospital workers, healers and all of those who work in the medical profession.
4. Amon - Amon Governs 40 legions of spirits He Discerns the past, foretells the future, reconciles friends and enemies, procures love and causes love to flourish. He is one of the most beautiful beings I have ever seen. He has very light blonde hair swept back, he is strongly built and has an enormous amount of positive energy. He is attended by a strong and aggressive Falcon. He is literally radiant like the Sun. He is one of the 7 Sons of Satan. He is extremely proud and beautifully built. Very tall and strong.
5. Azazel - He expects 100% and can be serious andstrict. He closely interacted with and educated humans in ancient times, Azazel is a warrior god of justice and truth, Azazel is the God of Justice and Revenge. He is a Master of the Black Arts and the Protector of Travelers. He is a Master of Alchemy; Spiritual Alchemy. Spiritual Alchemy has todo with the transformation of elements within the human soul, drawing energy from the earth andworking with the earth spiritually. Each of the seven chakras is represented by a specific metal. Azazel works with dedicated disciples of Zeus to achieve godhead.

These 7 Godlike figures, Gods in their own right, were an integral part of every major ancient civilization and it is important to pay respects to them, as the builders and founders of civilization, bringers of spiritual knowledge and enlightenment, and devout devotees and sons of the Gods, whether it be Shiva, Ea, or Zeus, they are all different names for the same God, and I believe these 7 divine figures were also different names for the same beings who have constantly helped humanity when they needed it the most.

Hail ZEVS, Jaya Narasimha, Hail EA, Jaya Shiva, Hail IAEO

AUM INDRAYA NAMAH

 

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Uanna is also the notorious sage Adapa who is the son of Enki, or even Enki himself in some traditions. Enki was also called by the epithet "Little Enlil" This story of the first sage coming to Earth and epithet is very reminiscent of Dionysus, who HPHC said was called "Little Zeus" and is symbolic of the power of Zeus that incarnates on the earth to teach the mysteries to humanity, like Shiva the Adiyogi. This is also seen in the story of the first avatar of Vishnu, the fish man avatar Matsya, who is the FIRST avatar like Uanna was the FIRST fish sage. Everything is connected.

I would also like to add that the first mention of the Vedic God Vishnu was in the Vedas where he was referred to as Upendra, or "Little Indra" so there is another connection here that must not be overlooked, as Vishnu is the God that incarnates in various Avatars from age to age and this connects to the power of Dionysus "Little Zeus" and Enki "Little Enlil" as the power of the Supreme God that incarnates on Earth.