Cardinal Quote by Michael Tsarion
“The cardinal points are a direct reference to the astrological colures. The Cardinals surround the Pope as the cardinal points surround the sun. The sun casts its rays on the Houses as it passes, turning them crimson. The color worn by the physical Cardinals is red, to symbolize that they are illuminated by their proximity to the Pope, the representative of God on earth. The word Pope, may also be a derivative of the word in Egyptian for the evil serpent Apep, Apophis or Apopsa (See Poop Deck and Pupa, and Pepsi, Pepsid, Dr. Pepper, Sgt. Pepper, etc,).”
About This Quote
The passage draws symbolic parallels between cardinal directions, the Pope, and ancient myth, suggesting hidden meanings in religious and astrological imagery.
In simple terms: It links cardinal points, the Pope, and an Egyptian serpent symbolically.
Consider the layers of symbolism in cultural narratives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- studying religious art
- analyzing astrology
- exploring mythology
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How reliable are these symbolic connections?
- What evidence supports these claims?
Symbolic links can be speculative and lack solid evidence.