lities in a higher way than is
possible on the earth itself. The present venus is a prophetic
anticipation of the future Venus condition of a similar kind. It is
consequently justifiable to give to the conditions preceding and
following the Earth the names of their corresponding representatives
in the universe.

9 Therefore it is perhaps scarcely necessary to remark that what has
been described above could never actually happen. A contemporary
man, as he is, could not have approached ancient Saturn as a
spectator. The account was given merely for the sake of
illustration.

10 In Christian spiritual science they bear the name of "Kyriotetes,"
that is, "Dominions."

11 In Christian esoteric science they are called "Thrones."

12 The Christian "Dynamis," or "Powers."

13 The Christian "Exusiai," or "Authorities."

14 The Christian "Archai," or "Principalities."

15 The Christian "Archangeloi," or "Archangels."

16 The Christian "Seraphim."

17 The Christian "Angeloi," or "Angels."

18 The Christian "Cherubim."

19 The gas appears to clairvoyant consciousness through the effect of
light which emanates from it. We might therefore speak also of light
forms, which are apparent to spiritual vision.

20 In current theosophical literature they are called "rounds." Yet, if
we bear in mind the more graphic description already given, we shall
guard against a too schematic concept of such matters.

21 In the next few pages, Sun and Moon are printed with capital letters
when the _old_ evolutions are referred to, but are printed "sun" and
"moon" when the Earth period is indicated.--_Translator_.

22 Further particulars on this subject will be found in my book,
_Atlantis and Lemuria_, which deals with man's ancestors.

23 More detailed information about these Mysteries of antiquity is to
be found in my book, "Christianity as Mystical Fact." More
particulars will be given in the last chapter of the present work.

24 What is to be said further on this subject will be given in a later
chapter dealing with supersensible knowledge.

25 All sagas concerning the twilight of the gods, and similar
traditions, had their origin in this knowledge of the Mysteries in
Europe.

26 It is a matter of no moment whatever whether the above thoughts are