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The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was an influential occult group in late 19th century England, and a major influence on most 20th century magic. Occult luminaries associated with the Order include S. L. MacGregor Mathers, Allan Bennett, and Aleister Crowley, among others; William Butler Yeats and actress Florence Farr were among other members. Those strongly influenced in later incarnatons and descendants included Dion Fortune, Paul Foster Case, and Israel Regardie. Various groups using the teaching and ritual methods of the original Order still exist, sometimes engaging in paper battles over their own and their rivals' legitimacy. The Golden Dawn was a kind of esotericized mixed-gender Freemasonry combining symbols from old grimoires and fresh imaginations, all structured by a version of the Tree of Life derived from Kircher. There were strong areas of common interest and leadership overlap between the Freemasonic/Rosicrucian Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (SRIA), Theosophy, the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor, and the Golden Dawn.

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The Golden Dawn Library Project

A collective effort to make the corpus of materials deriving from the Golden Dawn available online.
http://www.hermetic.com/gdlibrary/

Sanctum Sanctorum

Information on aspects of the Golden Dawn temple and rituals. Includes original artwork, links and essays.
http://www.geocities.com/lvx_120/

Women of the Golden Dawn: Rebels and Preistesses

Excerpts from the book by Mary K. Greer that offers a glimpse into the lives of the women that shaped the Golden Dawn.
http://www.boudicca.de/gdwomen-e.htm

Golden Dawn Web Ring

A ring of various web sites related to the Golden Dawn.
http://d.webring.com/hub?ring=goldendawn

Mazohir the Magician's Book of Shadows

Includes essays and poems by the author with information on qabalistic theories and the Golden Dawn ritual tools.
http://www.geocities.com/nisetar/main.html

Golden Aeon

Essays about the history, magic, and structure of the Golden Dawn that were utilized in the research for 'Golden Aeon', a Victorian occult drama.
http://www.vialarp.org/GD/

Self-Initiation into Magic and the Golden Dawn

An online magical guide for both the solitary magician and the working magical group.
http://www.self-initiation.com/

The Golden Dawn Lecture Series

Includes the outer and inner order instructions, the Flying Rolls and the initiation ceremonies from Neophyte to Adeptus Exemptus.
http://www.angelfire.com/ab6/imuhtuk/

Golden Dawn Gallery

Photo gallery of the prominent members of the early Golden Dawn.
http://www.cafes.net/ditch/GDgallery.htm

Hermetica: A History of the Western Esoteric Tradition

An overview of the Western Esoteric tradition with emphasis on the Golden Dawn and the main personalities involved in its creation.
http://www.kheper.net/topics/Hermeticism/index.html

Golden Dawn FAQ

Extensive FAQ and reading list.
http://www.flashback.se/archive/gdfaq.html

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The Mystica: Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

Article describing the history of and people involved with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.
http://www.themystica.org/mystica/articles/h/hermetic_order_of_the_golden_dawn.html

Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

A brief but detailed account of Golden Dawn history.
http://www.angelfire.com/nt/dragon9/GOLDENDAWN.html

The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

An overview of the Golden Dawn, including biographies and regular and dissident orders.
http://www.kheper.net/topics/Hermeticism/GoldenDawn.htm

Self Initiation in the Golden Dawn Tradition

The Magickal system of the Golden Dawn is a system of Spiritual attainment. Its use in the world is one in which the aspirant may achieve Spiritual Growth and progress, providing they are willing to do the work.
http://www.geocities.com/solomon_4/index.html

Golden Dawn Research Center

A resource for serious students who desire a deeper understanding of the classical Golden Dawn's teachings and practices. Several Golden Dawn styles, Orders and temples are listed to aid the traveler on the pathway of light.
http://www.golden-dawn.org/