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African Dionysus

The Ancient Egyptian Origins of Ancient Greek Myth, Culture, Religion and Philosophy, and Modern Masonry, Greek Fraternities, Sororities

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This insightful manual explores the connections between Ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology and philosophy, revealing how Ancient Egyptian culture influenced Greek civilization. It documents the origins of the Greek alphabet in Egypt, along with Greek religion and philosophy, from the myth of Atlantis and Minoans to the Classical period. Additionally, it serves as a resource for college students interested in establishing fraternities and sororities based on Ancient Egyptian principles of Shedy and Maat. In "African Dionysus: The Ancient Egyptian Origins of Ancient Greek Myth, Culture, Religion and Philosophy, and Modern Masonry, Greek Fraternities, Sororities," Muata Ashby highlights profound ties between these cultures. Key themes include: 1. **Cultural Interactions and Influences:** The book examines how Ancient Egyptian culture shaped Greek mythology, religion, and philosophy, showcasing the transfer of myths, symbols, and traditions. 2. **Spirituality and Religion:** It emphasizes Ancient Egyptian spirituality, known as Shetaut Neter, exploring the Neter (gods and goddesses) and their temples. 3. **Mysticism and Yoga:** The manuscript discusses the origins of Yoga philosophy and its connections to mystical traditions, such as Christian Gnosticism and Indian Mysticism. The primary category is Egyptian Mythology, with subcategories including Spirituality, Religion, Yoga, and Self-Help. The core message underscores the deep-rooted connections between these cultures and their influence on modern spiritual practices. This book caters to those interested in ancient civilizations, spirituality, and mysticism, including scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Egyptian and Greek mythology. It addresses the challenge of understanding the historical and cultural links between these civilizations, providing insights into their shared spiritual wisdom. The thesis posits that Ancient Egyptian culture significantly influenced Greek mythology and philosophy, with this impact extending to contemporary spiritual practices. The book highlights common elements in the myths, symbols, and traditions of both cultures and explores their shared spiritual insights. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the historical connections between Ancient Egypt and Greece, enhancing their knowledge of ancient civilizations and spiritual practices. Transformational outcomes include a greater appreciation of shared spiritual wisdom and the potential for personal growth through ancient mystical traditions. The book addresses the need for better understanding these cultures' historical connections, providing skills in spirituality and cultural anthropology. The manuscript delves into Ancient Egyptian spirituality, Kemetic wisdom, Egyptian metaphysics, Esoteric Egypt, gods and goddesses, mystery teachings, Hermetic philosophy, cosmology, and personal growth. Have you pondered the connections between Ancient Egyptian and Greek cultures? "African Dionysus" by Muata Ashby offers an enlightening journey through these civilizations, showcasing how Ancient Egyptian spiritual wisdom influenced Greek mythology and philosophy. Muata Ashby, a distinguished scholar in ancient spiritual traditions, shares his expertise in this captivating exploration. Holding advanced degrees in Religion and Holistic Health, he provides authoritative insights into the legacy of Ancient Egyptian wisdom. Readers will benefit from a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural ties between these civilizations. The book emphasizes shared elements in their myths and traditions, offering a holistic perspective on spirituality.

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Dr. Muata Ashby began studies in the area of religion and philosophy and achieved a doctorate degree in these areas while at the same time he began to collect his research into what would later become several books on the subject of the African History, religion and ethics, world mythology, origins of Yoga Philosophy and practice in ancient Africa (Ancient Egypt/Nubia) and also the origins of Christianity in Ancient Egypt. This was the catalyst for a successful book series on the subject called "Egyptian Yoga" begun in 1994. He has extensively studied mystical religious traditions from around the world and is an accomplished lecturer, musician, artist, poet, painter, screenwriter, playwright and author of over 65 books on yoga philosophy, religious philosophy and social philosophy based on ancient African principles. A leading advocate of the concept of the existence of advanced social and religious philosophy in ancient Africa comparable to the Eastern traditions such as Vedanta, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, he has lectured and written extensively on the correlations of these with ancient African religion and philosophy. Muata Abhaya Ashby holds a Doctor of Divinity Degree from the American Institute of Holistic Theology and a Masters degree in Liberal Arts and Religious Studies from Thomas Edison State College. He has performed extensive researched Ancient Egyptian philosophy and social order as well as Maat philosophy, the ethical foundation of Ancient Egyptian society. Dr. Ashby has been an independent researcher and practitioner of Egyptian Yoga, Indian Yoga, Chinese Yoga, Buddhism and mystical psychology as well as Christian Mysticism. Dr. Ashby has engaged in Post Graduate research in advanced Jnana, Bhakti and Kundalini Yogas at the Yoga Research Foundation. Since 1999 he has researched Ancient Egyptian musical theory and created a series of musical compositions which explore this unique area of music from ancient Africa and its connection to world music. Dr. Ashby has lectured around the United States of America, Europe and Africa. In recent years he has researched the world economy in the last 300 years, focusing on the United States of America and western culture in general. He is also a Teacher of Yoga Philosophy and Discipline. Dr. Ashby is an adjunct professor at the American Institute of Holistic Theology and worked as an adjunct professor at the Florida International University. In the last two years with the reorganization of the Kemet University and the introduction of the Egyptian Mystery School along with a tailored learning system making use of the Ancient Egyptian Temple teaching elements along with modern technologies Dr. Ashby has engendered a new phase of dissemination of the teachings introducing a new dynamism to the books as well as the live lectures given over the last 25 years. Currently he is focusing on projects related to the temples of Aset and of Asar, doing detailed photographic work and presenting new original translations of the related hieroglyphic scriptures while teaching those through the Kemet University Egyptian Mystery School online and through in person seminars and conferences.