Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers (1854 – 1918), also known as the Evoker of Spirits, was one of the founders of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, alongside William Robert Woodman and William Wynn Westcott. He was also the husband of Moina Mathers.
Biography[]
Sometime towards the end of the 19th century, Mathers came in possession of the complete volume of the Book of Abraham. He attempted to translate it and was planning to publish the translated version, much to the disfavor of Westcott, who intended to keep its contents a secret.[1]
Despite their tensions however, both of them resolved to assassinate Woodman, mostly motivated by fear, since Mathers was able to see "beyond the corporeal", as expressed by Woodman himself, and thus perceived what he truly was. Even though Woodman's death was decided, contrary to Westcott's objections otherwise, Mathers insisted that they could still learn things from their victim despite being unable to see the spirit himself.
After Woodman's assassination, Mathers became the order's Imperator for five years. Following a conflict with Westcott, he expelled the order's remaining co-founder, thus gaining total control.
Later, Mathers isolated himself together with his wife Moina in Paris. Here, he let Aleister Crowley become an adept of the inner order and also met one of the Secret Chiefs who informed him that their partnership with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn had ended due to Woodman's demise.
In 1900, members of the order began revolting against him due to his dictatorial leadership, with even Crowley turning against him in 1904. After his death in 1918, Moina Mathers continued to lead the order.
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Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy (mentioned only)
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