Secret Masonic Handshakes, Passwords, Grips And Signs Of Blue Lodge Masonry
DUEGARD OF AN ENTERED APPRENTICE The Duegard of an Entered Apprentice represents the position of the hand when taking the oath of an Entered Apprentice, "my left hand supporting the Bible and my right hand resting thereon." SIGN OF AN ENTERED APPRENTICE The sign of the Entered Apprentice alludes to the penalty of the Entered Apprentice's obligation. The sign is made by drawing the right hand rapidly across the neck as shown on the left. The penalty that the sign alludes to is, "having my throat cut across, my tongue torn out by its roots, and my body buried in the rough sands of the sea at low water mar k , where the tide ebbs and flows twice in twenty-four hours, should I ever knowingly violate this my Entered Apprentice obligation." Explanation of the Entered Apprentice sign : Draw the right hand rapidly across the neck as represented and drop the arm to the side. This action shows the penalty of ...
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