At the end of the XIX century in France there was a huge interest in magic and the occult.On this wave surfaced many famous magicians, fortune-tellers and charlatans.But the most interesting and exotic of all was the magician and Kabbalist Papus.
's really his name was Gerard Anaclet Vincent Encausse and he was born in La Korukov in Spain July 13, 1865.His mother was a Spaniard, and his father - a Frenchman.When Gerard was 4 years old, his parents moved to Paris, where he was educated.
In his youth, Encausse spent a lot of time in the Paris National Library for the study of Kabbalah, Tarot, magic and alchemy.
In October 1887, Papus joined the French Theosophical Society, but soon left him, because he was angry that the Theosophical Society has focused all its attention on Eastern occultism.He was also a member of the famous Hermetic Brotherhood of Light.
his "spiritual master" the mysterious magician called Papus and healer known as "Maitre Philippe" (1849-1905 gg.), With which he at one time owned the hospital.But his first real teacher in intellectual matters of occultism was the Marquis Joseph Alexander Saint-Yves d'Alveyder (1842-1910 biennium).Perhaps it St. Ives introduced Papus to the Marquis Stanislas Gyuaytu (1860-1898 gg.).In 1888, Papus, Saint-Yves and Gyuayt united with Joseph Peladanom and Oswald Wirth founded the Kabbalistic Order of the Rose and Cross.
12-15 May 1891 Papus participated in the famous duel between Gyuaytom and writer Jules Bois, attacked Gyuayta in print.Bois, in turn, became involved in the "magical war" between Gyuaytom and challenger abbot Bullanom.Bullay was head of the schismatic branch of the Order of "Work of Mercy" occult church founded by Eugène Vyntra in 1851.
the first time and Bois Gyuayt fought with pistols.Bois had expected sinister magical influence will affect the result of the fight;However, it happened otherwise.On the way to the site of the duel on his horse fell inexplicable terror and this fit nearly cost the life of the occultist.But during the fight or Gyuayt nor Bois were not injured.Subsequently, it was discovered that the weapon of one of them (who is, never revealed) misfired and the bullet flew out of the barrel.
second fight was a saber.Fought Bois and Papus.This time, on the way to the place of duel, coach Bois tipping twice.But during the fight Papus and Bois slightly wounded each other, and later became great friends.
Gyuayta After the death in 1897 (from a drug overdose), Papus became the last head of the Cabalistic Order of the Rose and Cross.
Despite serious occult practices and actively involved in many occult groups, Encausse found time for conventional academic studies at the University of Paris.In 1894 he received his doctorate in medicine, opened a clinic in the street, and Rodin had a thriving practice.
Papus three times - in 1901, 1905 and 1906 - went to Russia with lectures on magic and occultism.We also know that he advised Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra both doctor and advisor to the occult.In October 1905, Papus allegedly caused the spirit of Alexander III, the father of Nicholas, who predicted that the king to crash at the hands of the revolutionaries.
said Papus promised the king magically defer fulfillment of the prophecy of Alexander, at least, until his death (his statement was quite accurate, Nicholas lost his throne after 141 days after the death of Papus).Although the king and queen Papus was probably no more than a shaman, it is interesting that in the future he was trying to assist them in government decision-making.For example, in subsequent correspondence, he has repeatedly warned against the influence of Rasputin.
When the First World War, Papus joined the French army medical corps.According to his son Philippe Encausse, "as the chief doctor of the front of the hospital, he said, without taking anything else, gave all his energy for the treatment of both French and German wounded. Overworked and seriously ill, he returned to Paris, where a few monthsHe was struck by a ruthless ailments. "
Papus died of tuberculosis on 25 October 1916 at the age of 51 years.
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