43. Blood is a Very Special Fluid
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Blood also appears in other legends and always has a special meaning. In these legends in particular, we see events that were significant for the last few centuries. Fairytales and myths all have a theosophical basis, and anyone who engages with theosophical wisdom can see that they contain figurative expressions for spiritual and profound truths. The legend of Faust is one such expression, and in particular this expression, in which Goethe used theosophical wisdom as a basis.
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