Initiatory Reading
Required of all new members of The First Men of The Order of Fire (in addition to Fire in the Dark).
Ralph T.H. Griffith translation.
The Rig Veda is an ancient Indo-European text recommended to all of our new members for its strength-based and vital approach to religion, gods, and virtue.
We recommend this edition because the print is large and it is enjoyable to read. We have a list of selected hymns we provide to new members.
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You can also find the Griffith translation for free online as it is in the public domain.
For Jack Donovan’s introduction to The Rig Veda and the Vedic gods, check out this video.
FiA Taurmenos also recorded several videos to help with Sanskrit pronunciation.
The Fagles translation is preferred and standard. Several other translations are recommended. The Wilson translation is unacceptable.
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The oldest story in the world. Gilgamesh, King of Kings, struggles with his own mortality. Datemoggs the Biblical story of the flood.
NK Sandars translation is standard in the Order, George translation is also good.