In ancient Egypt, it was believed that the life-giving waters of the Nile River were miraculously nurturing to crops because Osiris's left foot was believed to be buried somewhere in the river. Specifically, it was believed that the left foot of Osiris gave the Nile's waters healing properties, and they were used to treat illnesses and dress wounds.
The hieroglyph for "purifying" or being pure is represented by Osiris's left foot with a jar pouring water on top (known as "Hieroglyph D60"). Osiris's unwilling sacrifice and dismemberment forced him into a semi-death state, awaiting his pieces to be put back together.
This belief leads us to Jesus. When Jesus humbly washed his disciples' feet, he started with the left foot and instructed them to do the same to each other. It was a lesson in purifying one another from sin, embracing the flaws of fellow men, and helping them rid themselves of the sins that enslave them to the material realm.
In Jewish belief, specifically Kabbalah, the bottom left "foot" of the Tree of Life, called "Hod," symbolizes submission and humbleness, while the right foot, "Netzach," symbolizes victory. This symbolism further reinforces the significance of the left foot as a symbol of sacrifice and humility.
Throughout these examples, we see a recurring theme of the left foot representing sacrifice, humiliation, and ego-death. This theme also finds its place in the "Noble Art" of Alchemy, which is closely connected to the aforementioned examples and provides insights into Pippa's future.
The ultimate objective in Alchemy is to complete the "Magnum Opus," also known as creating Azoth. Azoth represents the will of God distilled in material form, granting the alchemist mastery over body, soul, and matter, which includes immortality, youthfulness, and the power to change the material world.
The Magnum Opus consists of four stages: Nigredo (that's what it's called, don't laugh.), Albedo, Citrinitas, and Rubedo. The first step, Nigredo or "Blackening," involves corrupting and breaking down the material that will be transformed into Azoth. This process is associated with the left foot of the Tree of Life, Hod, and represents the conversion of God's will into word, manifesting in the material world.
Could Pippa's act of showing her left foot symbolize a sacrifice, self-humiliation, and the first step towards manifesting her will to become the Vtuber Messiah (as suggested by her original song "Pippa the Ripper")? Is this a nascent apotheosis, an emerging divinity?
I believe so.
