Journey to the East Setting & Symbolism

Journey to the East Objects/Places

Swabia

A cultural and linguistic region the encompasses parts of Switzerland and southern Germany. Many of the events described along the journey take place in this region.

The Blue Pot

A spring-fed pool in the Swabian region of Germany that figures in local folklore.

Bremgarten

A castle in the region of Bern, Switzerland. The League holds a festival at Bremgarten which H.H. remembers as a high point of the journey.

Morbio Inferiore

A gorge in the Italian-speaking section of Switzerland.

Famagusta

A city on the coast of Cypress, mentioned as one of the destinations along the Journey.

Zurich

The largest city in Switzerland, and the home of H.H. and Leo at the end of the story. The League's headquarters also seem to be situated in Zurich.

Seilergraben

The street in Zurich where H.H. finds Leo's house.

Kundalini

Described as a magical snake in the book, kundalini is a Hindu concept of a type of life force characterized by a coiled...
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