Freemasonry's Forgotten Rituals

The lost rites of Freemasonry, specifically focusing on the rites that were created in continental Europe during the 18th century by Freemasons such as Martinez Pasqually, Count Alessandro di Cagliostro, Pyotr Melissino, and Baron Von Hund, who were known for their charismatic and enigmatic personalities. During this time, a number of Masonic rites emerged in countries like France, Germany, and Russia, and while some of them disappeared by the end of the century, this paper will...
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The lost rites of Freemasonry, specifically focusing on the rites that were created in continental Europe during the 18th century by Freemasons such as Martinez Pasqually, Count Alessandro di Cagliostro, Pyotr Melissino, and Baron Von Hund, who were known for their charismatic and enigmatic personalities. During this time, a number of Masonic rites emerged in countries like France, Germany, and Russia, and while some of them disappeared by the end of the century, this paper will explore how they influenced the occult revival of the 19th century. The essence of these lost rites continued to inspire movements such as Martinism, Memphis-Misraïm, and the Swedenborgian Rite.