Symbolism: HP and the Theospohical Society (was: HP and the Voice of the Silence)

[snazzzybird]

No: HPFGUIDX 72196

--- Ivan Vablatsky <ibotsjfvxfst at y...> wrote:
> <snip> 
> I stress: I am not a member, but I'm intensely interested in the 
symbolism of HP and I'm really excited by the wonderful 
interpretation the Theosophists put on HP.
>  <snip>
> Now for the idea that the TS think JK Rowling is mocking them:
>  
> This is what Algeo says: "Theosophy, with which Rowling has some 
familiarity, as is clear from her reference in "Harry Potter and the 
Prisoner of Azkaban" to the fictitious author "Cassandra Vablatsky" 
and her equally fictitious book "Unfogging the Future". "Vablatsky" 
is a metathesis of "Blavatsky," and "Cassandra" is an appropriate 
substitute for Helena, because Cassandra was the daughter of Priam, 
King of Troy, a prophetess who always spoke the truth but was never 
believed and because Cassandra's story is part of the great war of 
the Iliad, fought over Helen. Moreover, the fictitious book 
title "Unfogging the Future" suggests "Isis Unveiled", Helena 
Blavatsky's first major work."
>  <snip>
> > In any case I think we should divorce people's reputation from 
their works. "By their fruits you shall know them". If we want to get 
to know Mme Blavatsky we should read her works. I for one can say 
that when I read her works I am filled with awe, deep respect and 
reverence.
> Hans in Holland
> 
Hans, I'm glad you pointed this out.  I've been wondering 
about "Cassandra Vablatsky" ever since PoA.  I understood the 
Cassandra reference in a divination textbook, of course.  I also 
noted that "Vablatsky" reminded me of "Blavatsky", but didn't realize 
that it was one of JKR's little word games.  

I am only vaguely familiar with Madame Blavatsky; didn't know her 
first name or the titles of her works.  I did know about her 
connection with the Rosicrucians, whom I sort of stumbled onto by 
accident.  (In the course of researching the Freemasons, I followed 
the history of the Templars into "Holy Blood, Holy Grail".)  

I've been enthralled by your posts about the similarities between 
the "Chymical Wedding" and the books of the HP series.  All of this 
makes me want to learn more about Theosophy.

--snazzzybird