'THE TWO HORNS OF BEELZEBUB' as shown in illustrations and drawings of Him, have elicited from those who have seen these and have asked the question why BEELZEBUB has two horns and what the SIGNIFICANCE of TWO HORNS is?
The Horns are similar to those of a Stag or Deer, etc. and we can also associate them with one of the earliest cave drawings/paintings of an ancient stag, which, when Mr. Gurdjieff saw this on one of his excursions, led him to the conclusion or observation that this involved 'mystery school(s) and initiations(s)' and that the horns has a great significance, which can be discussed further a another time.
Some writers and authors on THE FOURTH WAY and MR. GURDJIEFF have asked also why he chose as 'THE HERO' of his epic tale, the IMAGE,PERSONAGE, & FIGURE of ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY & RELIGION, a 'reviled' 'god', hated by Hebrews, Christians, etc. and associated with the DEVIL, with SATAN and EVIL.
For many having a 'demon' as a hero, except in more modern, contemporary circles ,where vampires and werewolves and similar entities and creatures, are now main characters, seems repulsive and repugnant to those who regard Christianity and the Bible as reference points in their lives.
'THE LORD OF THE FLIES' as BAAL was considered to be, especially by those Israelites whose YAWEH opposed this NEAR EASTERN GOD and others like him, EVIL.
BEELZEBUB is also BAALZEBUB.
CHAPTER II of Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson brings BEELZEBUB into the Book after CHAPTER I begins with 'THE AROUSING OF THOUGHT' which to ordinary book readers seems to keep on from getting into the real 'meat' of the book by presenting things that do not seem to be part of a good story or 'a rousing' tale (tail).
For many readers, the journey from CHAPTER I: 'THE AROUSING OF THOUGHT' to the CHAPTER XLVII: THE INEVITABLE RESULT OF IMPARTIAL MENTATION will be not only a journey but an ordeal, a trial and a test, which will have a certain result perhaps if done.
What that result will be in each reader will depend on the reader's aim and awareness at the very least
as well as what Mr. Gurdjieff has written and presented as 'FOOD' FOR 'THOUGHT' and how well the reader can 'digest' it all.
At any rate, there is more to discuss, to taste and digest.
THE TWO HORNS OF BEELZEBUB indicate the BINARY ASPECT OF THE HUMAN BRAIN as well as the dualistic scheme or various things in the Universe. The horns show alternatives and poles, and two currents in life. THE HORNS ARE LIKE ANTENNAE which other creatures like crabs, lobsters, insects, etc all have to feel and sense the world,etc. Deer with horns can, of course, 'feel their way through the forests with them as well as employ them as weapons, to attack or defend as the case may be. THE SYMBOLISM OF HORNS has a long history and horns also symbolized a certain 'divinity' that is, divine status. That is why the popular saying of old is: GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE!
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