Hiram Abiff
Hiram Abiff is a figure in Masonic tradition, depicted as the master architect of King Solomon's Temple who was murdered by three craftsmen for refusing to reveal secret knowledge.
Though based loosely on a biblical craftsman named Hiram, the elaborate legend of his death and the secrets he guarded is a Masonic invention central to initiation rituals.
His story symbolizes integrity, the pursuit of knowledge, and fidelity unto death.
- King SolomonWise Hebrew king
- AllegoryStory representing abstract ideas
- third degreeProlonged, aggressive questioning
- WisdomProfound judgment and discernment
- TyreHistoric Phoenician maritime center
ruffians · Initiation · Phoenicia · Pillars · Symbolism · murder · assassins · raising · architect · temple · Enlightenment · builder · secrets · craftsman · lodge · legend · Freemasonry · master
- FreemasonryMason, Masons, Freemasons, Freemasonry, lodge
- Fraternal Symbolsall-seeing eye, letter G, gavel, trowel, level
- Divine SmithsHephaestus, Vulcan, Brigid
Hiram AbiffJudas Iscariot
Disciple who betrayed Christ
traitor · betrayer · oath-breaker · turncoat · informant
Hiram Abiffvandal
Willful property destroyer
destroyer · wrecker · demolisher · saboteur · iconoclast