
Alchemical symbolism of the Double-Headed Eagle, one of the most prevalent emblems of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry. A paper by Bro. Gregory H. Peters 32, Burlingame Lodge No. 400, Grand Lodge of California, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite in the Valley of Burlingame. A look at the historical usage of the Double-Headed Eagle and an examination of the underlying Alchemical and Hermetic symbolism.