Download or read book Hidden Symbols in the Wizard of Oz written by Benjamin Blankenbehler and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-02-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's great Odyssey "The Wizard of Oz" drew from mystic ancient sources to teach timeless virtues. As a Theosophist, author L. Frank Baum embraced the secret rituals of Egypt and introduced them in a modern context. Dorothy's journey was a personal struggle through death toward rebirth and divinity. It represented America's challenges at the dawn of its golden age. Through careful examination of Baum's religious beliefs we can see subtle mysteries and rituals that inspired this classic story.