Initiation into the Ancient Secret Society of Egyptian Priests

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They explained to him the causes of wind, lightning, and thunder. In a word, this degree was dedicated to Physics In the 18th and 19th centuries, "Physics" was synonymous with "Natural Philosophy"—the study of the physical world and its laws as evidence of divine order..

To this degree, they also ascribed Anatomy and Medical science.

They taught him as well the Symbolic language and the ordinary Hieroglyphic writing 16).

Soon after his acceptance, the Hierophant HierophantFrom the Greek 'hierophantes,' meaning 'one who reveals holy things.' In the mysteries, this was the high priest who interpreted sacred doctrines. gave him a certain well-known word, by which all the initiated recognized one another, and which was called Amun, which meant be somewhat silent original: "нѣчто будь молчаливъ" (nechto bud' molchaliv). The text interprets the Egyptian name 'Amun' as an exhortation to silence or secrecy, likely following Plutarch’s observation that the name implies something 'hidden' or 'concealed.' 17).

They also recognized one another by a certain touch of the hand This refers to secret grips or handshakes used by members of initiatory societies to identify their rank and affiliation to one another without speaking. 18).