One of the greatest monuments completed in 1920 was the Manitoba Legislative Building, a remarkable structure with primeval temple designs from the New Eastern World. The building has been designed by Frank Worthington Simon (1863-1933), a man with an in-depth knowledge of architecture as well as aspirations from the philosophical doctrines of Freemasonry. The building was then used as one of the best sites for legislative assembly for committees, staffs, offices of the ministers and other government bodies. However, what is the real purpose why Legislative Manitoba was created?
In 1914, there was an outbreak of the First World War in the location of the building, but fortunately, the staffs have been started to evacuate since 1913. This was the first tragedy that the building has been conquered. Though there was a shortage of materials and funds, the Manitobans still pursued to build and restore the beauty of the building. Luckily, improvements were seen after the end of the war, and ceremonies have been conducted by Sir James Aikins, the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the province. The camaraderie of the Manitobans in maintaining the beauty of the building was one of the most significant reasons why it gained the highest recognition at this point of time. Yet rather unappreciated at the time - and even now in 2013 - is that all the Manitoba politicians at the time - except for three - were all practicing masons of the local Masonic lodges.
Various figures such as murals of Jesus Christ and His passion, two bison on both sides of the stair case, the sacred temple of Solomon lamps on the Rotunda, an area for sacrifices and dreams are all considered sacred because of their amazing designs and measurements. Researchers concluded that Jesus Christ paintings were considered as Christian beliefs while the involvement of two bison was then from ancient traditions such as protecting the temples through the magic of bulls. The Manitoba Legislative Rooms were created based on Solomon's Holy Room in the bible. According to Frank Albo, a researcher from the University of Winnipeg, the measurements and details of the both rooms were all equal.
Aside from the two magic bulls, guests would definitely love the grand staircase, with three flights and thirteen steps towards the Golden Boy, a room with a dome ceiling and tessellated marble border. Another symbol was a figure called as the Pool of the Black Star. It was considered as the symbol of Babylonian goddess Ishtar. Within the area of the Golden Boy, a Rotunda has been one of the most common areas designed for sacrifices. According to Frank's research, ancient Gods, led by Hermes received power via sacrifices of souls.
The Pool of the Black Star is actually a symbol of Babylonian Goddess Ishtar next to the statue of Hermes. It has an eight pointed star in the center of the lower ground underneath the altar with a radius of 8.2 m (27 feet). One unique thing concerning this area is the amazing design of the wall that allows any sound from the building to be heard and caught. So visitors should observe the words to say if they do not want to be the center of attraction. Aside from this, the Lieutenant - Governor's Reception Room, the Legislative Chamber, the Grand Staircase and exterior designs are all created with a purpose - to represent the beauty of the ancient civilization as well as the to recognize the general figures, to inform the people about spirituality and prosperity by providing them some of the symbols and murals and to give a memorable tour to visitors and travelers.
In 1914, there was an outbreak of the First World War in the location of the building, but fortunately, the staffs have been started to evacuate since 1913. This was the first tragedy that the building has been conquered. Though there was a shortage of materials and funds, the Manitobans still pursued to build and restore the beauty of the building. Luckily, improvements were seen after the end of the war, and ceremonies have been conducted by Sir James Aikins, the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the province. The camaraderie of the Manitobans in maintaining the beauty of the building was one of the most significant reasons why it gained the highest recognition at this point of time. Yet rather unappreciated at the time - and even now in 2013 - is that all the Manitoba politicians at the time - except for three - were all practicing masons of the local Masonic lodges.
Various figures such as murals of Jesus Christ and His passion, two bison on both sides of the stair case, the sacred temple of Solomon lamps on the Rotunda, an area for sacrifices and dreams are all considered sacred because of their amazing designs and measurements. Researchers concluded that Jesus Christ paintings were considered as Christian beliefs while the involvement of two bison was then from ancient traditions such as protecting the temples through the magic of bulls. The Manitoba Legislative Rooms were created based on Solomon's Holy Room in the bible. According to Frank Albo, a researcher from the University of Winnipeg, the measurements and details of the both rooms were all equal.
Aside from the two magic bulls, guests would definitely love the grand staircase, with three flights and thirteen steps towards the Golden Boy, a room with a dome ceiling and tessellated marble border. Another symbol was a figure called as the Pool of the Black Star. It was considered as the symbol of Babylonian goddess Ishtar. Within the area of the Golden Boy, a Rotunda has been one of the most common areas designed for sacrifices. According to Frank's research, ancient Gods, led by Hermes received power via sacrifices of souls.
The Pool of the Black Star is actually a symbol of Babylonian Goddess Ishtar next to the statue of Hermes. It has an eight pointed star in the center of the lower ground underneath the altar with a radius of 8.2 m (27 feet). One unique thing concerning this area is the amazing design of the wall that allows any sound from the building to be heard and caught. So visitors should observe the words to say if they do not want to be the center of attraction. Aside from this, the Lieutenant - Governor's Reception Room, the Legislative Chamber, the Grand Staircase and exterior designs are all created with a purpose - to represent the beauty of the ancient civilization as well as the to recognize the general figures, to inform the people about spirituality and prosperity by providing them some of the symbols and murals and to give a memorable tour to visitors and travelers.
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Masonic initiation rites include the reenactment of a scene set on the Temple Mount while it was under construction. Every Masonic Lodge, therefore, is symbolically the Temple for the duration of the degree, and possesses ritual objects representing the architecture of the Temple.