What are the roots of the Golden Dawn?
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is a nineteenth century manifestation of both the Hermetic and Rosicrucian traditions and occupies a very specific place within each of these. There are many additional influences and sources of material which have been incorporated into the teachings and rituals of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Additional influences on Golden Dawn concepts and work include: Christian mysticism, Qabalah, the religion of Ancient Egypt, Freemasonry, Theosophy, Eliphas Levi, Papus, Enochian magic, and Renaissance grimoires.
