The Sacred Bee: Mormonism's Deep Connection to Ancient Symbolism
The Sacred Bee: Mormonism's Deep Connection to Ancient Symbolism The relationship between Mormonism and bee symbolism runs far deeper than most people realize. What began as a simple agricultural symbol has profound roots in ancient religious traditions, Egyptian mysticism, and American Freemasonry. This comprehensive exploration reveals how the beehive became central to Mormon identity and why its significance extends far beyond mere industry and cooperation. The Book of Mormon Foundation The Mormon connection to bees originates from a single verse in the Book of Mormon: "And they did also carry with them deseret, which, by interpretation, is a honey bee; and thus they did carry with them swarms of bees" (Ether 2:3). This brief mention describes the Jaredites, a group in the Book of Mormon that were led by God to the Americas after the construction of the Tower of Babel. What makes this reference particularly intriguing is that this is the only time in the Book of ...