Portugal Cult and Occult
10-episode series about spirituality portrayed through the history and stories of some of the spiritual and religious orders existing in Portugal. A journey led by historian João Rodil and journalist Rita Saldanha.
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A journey led by historian João Rodil and journalist Rita Saldanha 10-episode series about spirituality portrayed through the history and stories of some of the spiritual and religious orders existing in Portugal. A journey led by historian João Rodil and journalist Rita Saldanha.
1.Freemasonry
15-03-201930mFreemasonry is the theme of the first episode of this series, in which we will address - in a pedagogical way - spiritual organizations, their genesis and implementation in our cou...
2.The Templars
22-03-201926mThe Templar Orders, their genesis and implementation in our country. Eight knights and a master (Hugo de Payens) founded, in 1119, in the ruins of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, t...
3.Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids
29-03-201926mDruidism is one of the oldest spiritual traditions in Europe and, particularly, in the national territory. From the mythical pre-diluvian peoples to the Celts and Celtiberians, we...
4.Feminine Freemasonry
05-04-201926mFor many years, women were excluded from Freemasonry as the rituals did not allow their presence during Lodge sessions, a place reserved only for men. However, in today's society,...
5.Alchemy
12-04-201926mAlchemy is the theme of this episode. True mother of modern Chemistry and Physics, its practice had a huge resurgence in our territory with the Arab occupation, great enthusiasts o...
6.The Rosicrucians
19-04-201926mRosicrucianism is a brotherhood of enlightened people that emerged in Germany in the 16th century and spread to neighboring countries in the 17th century, when it became publicly k...
7.The Franciscans
26-04-201926mThe Franciscan Order is the subject of this episode. Founded in 1209 by that notable figure, Saint Francis of Assisi, it arrived in Portugal after a short time - exactly eight cen...
8.Theosophy
03-05-201926mThe name theosophy appears in the third century of our era, however, theosophy gained notoriety, in the so-called Western world, after the founding of the Theosophical Society by H...
9.The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
10-05-201926mFounded in 1888 in Great Britain, this order brought together some of the most studious elements of Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism who were dedicated to the study and human thought...
10.The New Age Movement
17-05-201926mThe so-called Western societies, deeply materialized and capitalized, have created a spiritual void in people that is difficult to fill. Not finding answers to their desires in can...
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