Michael Maier’s Atalanta Fugiens–Peter Bindon, F.R.C.

Peter Bindon is a professional anthropologist and botanist. He has served on the Editorial Board of the Rose+Croix Journal for many years and is a frequent contributor to the Rosicrucian Digest. He was a presenter at the “Hidden in Plain Sight” Esoteric conference held at Rosicrucian Park, where he presented a paper on “Ancient Alchemical Diagrams: Are they Mirrors of the Human Soul for the Modern World?” He recently retired as Grand Master of the English Grand Lodge for Australia, Asia, and New Zealand after many years of service in that position.

In this Podcast, Frater Bindon presents some of the fascinating symbolism and history behind Emblem 21 in Michael Maier’s intriguing work, Atalanta Fugiens.

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