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Masons Ridiculed
English masons mocked by the Order of Gormogons, a society for ridiculing freemasonry which claimed to have been founded by the Emperor of China
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Masons Ridiculed: A Humorous Affront to Freemasonry from the Order of Gormogons This intriguing and humorous print depicts a group of English Freemasons being mocked by members of the Order of Gormogons, an infamous society dedicated to ridiculing Freemasonry. The Order of Gormogons, which claimed to have been founded by the Emperor of China in 1724, gained notoriety for their satirical attacks on the Freemasons and their secretive fraternal organization. The print, which dates from the late 18th or early 19th century, showcases a lively scene of English Freemasons being subjected to the jests and mockery of the Gormogons. The Freemasons, dressed in their distinctive regalia, are depicted as looking bewildered and embarrassed as they are pelted with vegetables and other objects by the Gormogons, who are dressed in exotic, Chinese-inspired costumes. The origins of the Order of Gormogons are shrouded in mystery, and it is unclear whether the society actually had any connection to China or the Emperor. However, the print serves as a testament to the widespread fascination with Freemasonry during this period and the various groups and societies that emerged in response to it. Freemasonry, which originated in the late 16th or early 17th century, was a social and fraternal organization that emphasized moral values, charitable works, and the use of symbolism and allegory. The organization quickly spread throughout Europe and the American colonies, and by the 18th century, it had become a cultural phenomenon. Despite the good works and philanthropic efforts of the Freemasons, they were often the target of ridicule and criticism from those who saw them as a secretive and elitist organization. The Order of Gormogons, with their humorous and satirical attacks, were just one of many groups that sought to challenge the Freemasons and their influence in society.
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