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May 12, 2022
10m The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of
humanity’s struggle against the dark forces of the world, the journey of
the soul, and what humanity must achieve to advance spiritually and
return to God, the Source.
Here are 14 facts: some are Hidden Spiritual Warnings & Meanings,
some are curiosities about “The Wizard of Oz”.
Jul 3, 2021 2h
Dorothy's psychology and internal quest for adventure set against both
guilt and self-acceptance.
The Wizard of Oz: The Meaning Of It All
Jun 5, 2021 8m 30s This is a
deep dive into the intentions behind filmmaker Victor Fleming,
reflecting his societal beliefs and values seen throughout his film.
If you want to learn more about the The Wizard Of Oz, I highly recommend
watching the film for yourself, it still holds up and hasn't aged a day
since its original release.
Dec 25, 2019 1h He was a Druidic
theosophist, he was actually a member of the Theosophical Society, led
by Madame Blavatsky, and he comes from Scots-Irish ancestry, was very
tuned into the Druids, and of course the Tuatha De Dannana, as the
worshippers of the Goddess—this worship and understanding of the nature
of the Goddess was embedded in the film—as well as the understanding of
the advaita path, which was also embedded in theosophical and druidic
thought.
Does "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" have a hidden message? - David B. Parker
Mar 6, 2017
5m But some scholars have found hidden criticisms of late-nineteenth-century economic policies in the book. Is it possible that one of America’s favorite children’s stories is also a subversive parable? David B. Parker investigates the text for clues.
good article
If the Creator of Oz Isn’t an American Master, Who Is?
L.
Frank Baum gave us not only the first American fairyland, but literally
launched the idea of the fantasy franchise — thus meaning that
everybody from J.K. Rowling to Walt Disney owes him a major debt.
Baum also an important figure in the early history of science-fiction...
L. Frank Baum, Burroughs, & Theosophy Connection David A. Adams
'Baum was a practicing theosophist & close friend of Edgar Rice Burrough"erbzine.com/mag11/1123.html
Emerald City Dreams: reckoning with the complex legacy of The Wizard of Oz at 85
Yes, some of you synced up Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, because everyone has to do that once in their lifetime
By
1885, when Matilda Joslyn Gage joined the Rochester Branch, it was
already filled with influential people. Maud Gage Baum and Lyman F. Baum
joined the Society in Chicago, in 1892, under the tutelage of W.P.
Phelon.
Oz: A Story Of Ancient Initiation November 24, 2024 by Shawn F. Higgins
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/marginalia/2024/11/oz-a-story-of-ancient-initiation/There is a wide array of conspiracy theories about the Wizard of Oz as well...
Wizard of Oz Esoteric Analysis: L. Frank Baum, Theosophy, Occultism & Cast Tragedies PART 1! Isaac Weishaupt
Feb 17, 2023 from
Aleister Crowley & his Liber OZ, Helena Blavatsky’s Theosophy and
how it fits into the characters of the film: Dorothy, Tin Man and
Scarecrow! We’ll break down how L. Frank Baum was inspired through other
worldly forces to create this story and some of the tragedies behind
the making of the classic film! Even David Lynch makes a cameo in this
first part of our mega esoteric deep dive into Wizard of Oz!
Resources
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American Oz FULL SPECIAL | American Experience | PBS Americahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mCiYKjTTWU
Apr 23, 2022
46m
Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author best known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, plus 41 other novels (not including four lost, unpublished novels), 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts.
Jun 22, 2022
"Remembering Return to Oz" is a documentary look back on memories featuring the cast/crew of Disney's 1985 film, "Return to Oz". This film is the first time that the main cast/crew have been together in a feature documentary talking about the 1985 film in over 30 years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUOWzpL-ZxE 
The Wizard of Oz and Wicked Have Always Been GayKaz Rowe Dec 20, 2024 45m The 2024 Wicked film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo has been a huge hit, especially due to the tangible romance between their characters Glinda and Elphaba. But did you know the queerness in Oz goes all the way back to L. Frank Baum's original books? Come learn with me!
Some good documentaries on L. Frank Baum
The Wonders of Oz : Episode 1: L. Frank Baum and the Origins of Oz
The Wizard of Oz and Wicked Have Always Been Gay
