Illuminati
The Illuminati to "Angels and Demons" is equivalent to the Yishan Priory to "The Da Vinci Code". To put it bluntly, "Angels and Demons" is a conspiracy and counter-conspiracy battle between the Catholic Church and the Illuminati , And Robert Langdon’s process of searching for the truth is a relatively narrow tracing journey of the history, culture, and characters of the Illuminati. As mentioned in the book, illuminati means "enlightened man" and is an ancient brotherhood. When Langdon described the history of the Illuminati to Kohler, the director of the European Nuclear Center, he mentioned that in the 16th century, some Italian physicists, mathematicians, astronomers and other insightful people formed a scientist think tank dedicated to the pursuit of science. Truth, against the persecution of the church, later think tanks developed into a huge organization including scientists from various European countries, among them Galileo. The church arrested Galileo for well-known reasons and killed four Illuminati members (corresponding to the setting of the four cardinals being kidnapped in the plot). Under the urgency of the church, the Illuminati began to go underground. Hidden and growing, and regarded as the world's number one anti-Catholic organization, "their ultimate goal is to unify the world-to establish a new world order." However, the history of the Illuminati can be traced back to the second AD. In the sixteenth century, the sixteenth century was already the second round of revival, and there were many different and irrelevant organizations in the history of the Illuminati, which were much more complicated than the history of changes and membership mentioned in the book. Moreover, Galileo was a member of the Illuminati, and the history of persecution by the four Illuminati members for the church, the regulations and culture of the Illuminati, many of which are just jokings by Dan Brown. The only point in the book that exactly matches the truth is whether the Illuminati still exist today is a question.
Freemasonry
The book mentions that the Illuminati were taken by the Freemasonry when they fled, and the Freemason became the best shelter for the Illuminati. Franciscans’ ubiquitous network expands its influence. The relationship between Freemasonry and the Illuminati is probably a fantasy of Dan Brown, but Freemasonry really exists and has a history of nearly 700 years. There are many opinions on the origin of Freemasonry, but the most common explanation for the prototype of the Freemasonry is a guild of master masons in the Mediterranean. Because those who can join the guild must be masters with the best craftsmanship, when the guild develops into a Freemasonry and expands rapidly in Europe and North America, its members are always elites in various fields, such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. , Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Edward VII, Edward VIII, Mozart, Clark Gable, John Wayne, etc.
Symmetrical words Ambigrams The word Ambigrams
is composed of the Latin words ambi (double-sided) and gram (text), and refers to words that can be read from multiple angles or in different orders. As Dan Brown said in the book, symmetry symbols are actually very common, such as the German national emblem in the Nazi period, China's Yin and Yang map, Jewish six-pointed stars, common crosses, etc. The symbols of the Illuminati are symmetry symbols, which are basically All symbols related to the Illuminati are symmetrical, such as the word "illuminati" (illuminati) first appeared on Victoria’s father, and the four major elements of the Illuminati that later appeared one after another: earth (earth), air (air) ), fire (fire) and water (water), and some graphics, architecture, sculptures, etc. that appear also have symmetrical elements in them. Langdon in the book also uses the principle of symmetry to locate the location of the last cardinal murder. It is worth mentioning that the most authoritative creator of symmetrical characters in the world today is undoubtedly John Langdon. All the symmetrical characters appearing in the book "Angels and Demons" are designed by him, which can be called supernatural, and Dan Brown represents In respect of him, the protagonist in the book also has the surname Langdon.
Black Fiend Hassassin
The Illuminati killer in "Angels and Demons" calls himself "Black Fiend", which is similar to Silas, played by Paul Bettany in "The Da Vinci Code". As mentioned in the book, "Black Fiend" is an Islamic political and religious organization established in the 11th to 13th centuries to fight against the crusaders of the Eastern Expedition. The word Assassin is Arabic, meaning "anesthetic cigarettes extracted from Indian hemp". The members of the organization smoke anesthetic cigarettes before and after the assassination mission to create the wonderful illusion of being in heaven, hence the name.
Janus
"Jenus" is the man behind the assassination and kidnapping missions assigned to Black Fiend. Janus is actually the door god in Roman mythology. Because there are two faces facing different directions on his head, he is also called the god of two faces. After that, the term is often used to refer to people who are two-sided or inconsistent. As long as you have seen the original or the movie, you will understand that the term "Jenus" is simply tailored for the big guy behind the scenes.
Antimatter
is actually "antimatter" in [Me, Robot], [Star Trek] and other works, but there has never been such a heavy part in "Angels and Demons." From a physical point of view, all matter is composed of atoms, which can be broken down into smaller particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons. These particles are collectively called subatomic particles. Studies have shown that all subatomic particles have their corresponding "anti-particles". The number is equal, but the magnetic properties are opposite. These "anti-particles" are "antimatter". Once the antimatter meets the matter, the two will merge and disappear in an instant. It will produce huge "pure energy" in an instant, thousands of times that of nuclear energy. In order to prove the theory of the Big Bang, Victoria's father created antimatter that did not exist on earth, but accidentally seized it for Black Fiend, and became the most dangerous story background and the most thrilling plot paragraph in "Angels and Demons."
Papal Conclave
The secret meeting of the church, also known as the new pope election meeting, is used by the so-called Illuminati to try to detonate anti-matter and bring the situation back in one fell swoop. Since the eleventh century, all popes have been jointly elected by cardinals. Within fifteen days after the death of the pope, cardinals from all over the world will rush to the Vatican. After the nine-day funeral of the pope, an election will be held. The secret meeting of the Pope. During the election, all cardinals were locked in the Sistine Chapel, which is the origin of the term Conclave (only one key). The election process is as described in the book. It is done by voting. If someone gets more than 2/3 of the total votes, they will be elected as the new pope. If not, they will vote again. Generally, in an election, there will be repeated elections and repeated discussions. It takes two weeks to complete, even up to a month. As stated in the book, a new pope is elected overnight, which can be regarded as super fast.
Dollar sign Dollar-Bill Symbolism
Robert Langdon on the plane to Rome, to the Victoria show a denomination of one dollar bills, saying that his reason for interest in the Illuminati, because the Great Seal on the dollar. The United States Seal is composed of an unfinished pyramid and an eye on the spire. The inscription is "ANNUIT COEPTIS" and "NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM" (Secular New Order), a group of completely contradictory sentences. The symbol composed of the pyramid and the eye is actually a sign of Freemasonry, and many of the founding fathers of the United States are members of Freemasonry, so the equation of the Great Seal of the United States = the sign of Freemasonry can be established. However, as Langdon said, many theorists believe that this represents the conspiracy of the Illuminati, and that the "new secular order" is the same as the Illuminati "establishing a new world order", which is a bit catchy. Pyramid shapes appeared many times in the book, especially in the Qiji Chapel, which helped Langdon locate the place where the first cardinal died—the Devil's Cavern.
Iambic Pentameter
From Santi's earthly tomb with demon's hole,
'Cross Rome the mystic elements unfold.
The Path of lights is laid, the sacred test,
let angels guide you on your lofty quest
.
Through the ancient city of Rome, the mysterious elements are revealed.
The road to the light has been paved. This is God's test
for you. Let the angels guide you on that noble adventure.
The poem appeared in Galileo’s little-known work "Illustration". It is said that the book hides the great secret of the Illuminati and is also the "light road" to the Illuminati church. When Langdon and Victoria looked through the book, they found this poem supposedly written by Milton. This is a five-step iambi poem, that is, the rhythm is formed by five two-syllable steps, each step is composed of a short or unstressed syllable and a long or stressed syllable, which combines "5 "" and "2" are very representative figures of the Illuminati. Langdon found a clue to decipher the "Road to Light" from the lines of the poem, thereby destroying the Illuminati's nest. The specifics are not spoiled. However, the book "Illustration" is really a fiction by the author, and Galileo has never written such a book at all. The above poem is not Milton's work at all, but Dan Brown's original creation.
Bernini, Gian Lorezo
Bernini never shows up in "Angels and Demons" but is everywhere. It can be said that without Bernini, the whole work would not be valid. Bernini was born in Naples, Italy in 1598. He is one of the most famous sculptors, painters and architects. His skill is second only to Michelangelo, and he is known as the "Father of Baroque." Almost all the best sculptures and buildings in Rome, such as St. Peter's Square, Corona Chapel, and Santa Maria del Popolo, are from his hands. In Dan Brown’s writings, Bernini is actually a member of the Illuminati placed inside the church. With the help of his position, he placed four sculptures in the city of Rome-"Habakkuk and the Angels", "The West Wind", and "San Te "Lisa's Indulgence" and "Fountain of Four Rivers" respectively correspond to the four elements of the Illuminati: earth, air, fire, and water. Finally, they cleverly point to the angel castle of the "Illuminati Church", forming a heaven-made "road of light". . However, whether Bernini is a member of the Illuminati is unclear. The so-called four sculptures-The Road to Light, are also purely fictional by Dan Brown. However, Dan Brown used Bernini's existing sculptures and buildings to complete the ingenious conception of the Bright Road. Such a tight fit, out of nothing, is truly amazing.
Originally published in "Watching Movies"
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