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John Algeo was a neo-theosophist English Lit prof, wrote about the spiritual symbolism in the story of Oz, a concept first introduced in The Annotated Wizard of Oz, Michael Patrick Hearn, 1973.
“The Alchemical World of Oz”
Timothy J. Ryan Rose+Croix Journal Vol. 14, 2020
L. Frank Baum was a student of Blavatsky’s and keenly familiar with esoteric teachings in the years prior to writing Oz, having likely read both The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled, is worth considerable attention. It is also worth pointing out that Baum believed such teachings could be successfully transmitted through works of literature.
The Marvelous Land Of Oz Part 1: Golems And The Uraeus Of Isis
excellent piece on spiritual aspects, rites of passage
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: They Even Banned Dorothy?!
Mary Bartling Oct 7, 2021
Much has been written about Baum’s connection to Theosophy, an
esoteric movement that emerged in the late nineteenth century. The Witch
of the North parallels the wisdom’s “world Mother,” who in a very real
sense, takes “all the women of the world” under Her charge.Which is precisely what she does with Dorothy.
Naturally, the witch’s association with the North suggests a
connection to the Pole Star, which according to Theosophy keeps a
“watchful eye” on the “Imperishable Sacred Land” around the North Pole.Consistent
with this imagery, the Witch of the North gives Dorothy a protective
talisman – a kiss on the forehead. The kiss is clearly a nod to what is
known in Theosophy as “Dangma’s opened eye,” the inner spiritual eye of
an advanced student.
More importantly, Gage introduced Baum to the religious and
philosophical system known as Theosophy. Founded in 1875 by psychic and
spiritual teacher Helena Blavatsky, Theosophy is one of the sources
which would later give rise to the spiritual movement known as “New
Age.” Seeking to combine insights from Western Science with Eastern
mysticism, Theosophy optimistically encouraged its adherents to seek
wisdom from many traditions as well their own inner knowing.
Buffy, Katniss, Dorothy Heroine's Journey quite a thing, Wizard of Oz gets that treatment-Joseph Campbell, sure, why not? Seems to work
Understanding The Heroine's Journey Can Help You Unlock Your Feminine Power
Gwen Farrell Sept 14, 2023
Murdock saw that the archetype of the hero’s journey is about going forward to conquer something, while a heroine’s journey
is more demonstrative of profound, inward soul-searching through
emotions, psychology, and spirituality. Thus, her 1990 self-help guide The Heroine’s Journey: Woman’s Quest for Wholeness was born, and through it, Murdock hoped to inspire women to undergo their own expedition into self-awareness and fulfillment.
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