George W. Bush And The Seal Of Atlantis William Henry’s Eye on Symbols #1
William Henry’s Eye on Symbols #1
July 4, 2005
GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE SEAL OF ATLANTIS
On August 30, 2004 the GOP convention convened in New York City. President George W. Bush accepted the Republican nomination for a second term with a lofty speech casting his reelection as crucial to the spread of democracy across the world and to the security of Americans at home.
The choice of the city was symbolic after 9/11. The choice of the president’s stage was symbolic too.
In preparation for the president’s speech the throng of supporters on the convention floor was parted. The sea of people surrounded a red carpet ‘c’. Inside the ‘c’ was a platform formed of concentric rings. Painted upon its flat surface was the Seal of the President of the United States. A long blue plank extended from the concentric rings.
Suddenly, George W. Bush appeared. He strutted to the podium in the middle of the Great Seal and began his speech.
It was a heckuva sight. Bizarre even. Masterful stagecraft courtesy of the President’s advisors.
Little did any one notice that when the president gave his speech he was standing in the Seal of Atlantis combined with the early Christian symbol of the Messiah.
George W. Bush parts the red ‘C.
The Seal of Atlantis (left). Bush’s platform. Expressing the power of his might in the emblem of Atlantis.
The Man in Sapphire Blue, by Hildegard of Bingen. Jesus appears in a radiant energy field.
This is pure ancient messianic imagery. In ancient Iraq and Iran the reigning king, a divinely appointed monarch, was portrayed at the center of the world ring. The President is portrayed as the Ring Lord in a traditional gesture of blessing. It’s silly to think this symbolism was not chosen by chance.
The Ring Lords with his hand raised in a gesture of blessing.
Ahura Mazda in the winged ring holding the ring of power.
The celebration after President Bush’s acceptance speech.
The only published commentary on this unusual platform I could find. (Apotheosis of the Emperor Dubyus © Copyright 2005 HAIL DUBYUS blogs.salon.com/0002786/2004/09/03.html)
If you’re using ancient imagery to convey a modern message will be keeping an eye on you through this column. If you’re interested in having William Henry interpret the meaning of a symbol or logo you’ve seen please email an image of it to Eyeonsymgols@unknowncountry.com Eyeonsymbols@unknowncountry.com
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