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.
Egyptian symbols were also included to decorate the whole structure. Two great sphinxes were placed on the roof of the central tower, one of which faces the direction where the sun sets, while the other faces the rising sun. The sphinxes have hieroglyphic engravings that translate the name of Thutmosis III. Hieroglyphic references were also made to acknowledge the power of one of the Egyptians God, the Sun God Re. The inscriptions were translated in English as "everlasting manifestation of the Sun God Re, who gives life."
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 Manitoba Legislative Symbols were not limited in the sacred rooms, but most of them were located on the roof and outside part of the building to represent how sacred the place was. The Pool of the Black Star, Holy Rooms, ancient God and Goddess figures, murals of Jesus Christ and sculptures are all designed to convey a message. Some interpreters opinionated that those symbols were related to fertility sex, love and even state matters. However, most of the people considered them as sacred things.
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.
Egyptian symbols were also included to decorate the whole structure. Two great sphinxes were placed on the roof of the central tower, one of which faces the direction where the sun sets, while the other faces the rising sun. The sphinxes have hieroglyphic engravings that translate the name of Thutmosis III. Hieroglyphic references were also made to acknowledge the power of one of the Egyptians God, the Sun God Re. The inscriptions were translated in English as "everlasting manifestation of the Sun God Re, who gives life."
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 Manitoba Legislative Symbols were not limited in the sacred rooms, but most of them were located on the roof and outside part of the building to represent how sacred the place was. The Pool of the Black Star, Holy Rooms, ancient God and Goddess figures, murals of Jesus Christ and sculptures are all designed to convey a message. Some interpreters opinionated that those symbols were related to fertility sex, love and even state matters. However, most of the people considered them as sacred things.
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