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In April 1938, Santee was hired as a Latin professor at Kenyon College in Ohio. He was highly regarded by his colleagues, who considered him the greatest living Latin author and on par with classical Roman authors. He published numerous poems in Latin in the ''HIKA'' literary magazine. In 1941, the students at the college performed his play, ''The Woman From Detroit'', which was an adaptation of Meander's ''The Andrian Woman''. | In April 1938, Santee was hired as a Latin professor at Kenyon College in Ohio. He was highly regarded by his colleagues, who considered him the greatest living Latin author and on par with classical Roman authors. He published numerous poems in Latin in the ''HIKA'' literary magazine. In 1941, the students at the college performed his play, ''The Woman From Detroit'', which was an adaptation of Meander's ''The Andrian Woman''. | ||
Although he became popular with Kenyon students and ended up teaching numerous classes, his first class, a critical examination of Dante's ''Divine Comedy'', only had two students. | Although he became popular with Kenyon students and ended up teaching numerous classes, his first class, a critical examination of [[Dante Alighieri]]'s ''Divine Comedy'', only had two students. | ||
During his time teaching at Kenyon, Santee was a professor to novelist Robie Macauley and poet Robert Lowell. The men became close friends, partially owing to their mutual association with Boston. | During his time teaching at Kenyon, Santee was a professor to novelist Robie Macauley and poet Robert Lowell. The men became close friends, partially owing to their mutual association with Boston. | ||
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==Involvement with the occult== | ==Involvement with the occult== | ||
[[File:Bookhouse Temple Altar.jpg|300px|thumb|Wiccan altar in Frederick Santee's book-house]] | [[File:Bookhouse Temple Altar.jpg|300px|thumb|Wiccan altar in Frederick Santee's book-house]] | ||
Santee was introduced to the [[occult]] by his english professor at Harvard, George. L. Kittredge, author of the book ''Witchcraft in Old New England''. During his time at Oxford, Santee became acquainted with [[W.B. Yeats]], who was a member of Alpha et Omega, while the "modern [[witchcraft]]" movement was enjoying immense popularity throughout England. | Santee was introduced to the [[occult]] by his english professor at Harvard, George. L. Kittredge, author of the book ''Witchcraft in Old and New England''. During his time at Oxford, Santee became acquainted with [[W.B. Yeats]], who was a member of Alpha et Omega, while the "modern [[witchcraft]]" movement was enjoying immense popularity throughout England. | ||
It has been speculated that during his time in England, Santee was inducted into the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]], however this could not have been possible as the organization had already been disestablished by that time. Members of the [[Coven of the Catta]] believe Santee met [[Aleister Crowley]] and [[Israel Regardie]], although there is no evidence to support these claims. | It has been speculated that during his time in England, Santee was inducted into the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]], however this could not have been possible as the organization had already been disestablished by that time. Members of the [[Coven of the Catta]] believe Santee met [[Aleister Crowley]] and [[Israel Regardie]], although there is no evidence to support these claims. | ||
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His life was an inspiration for the 2022 book ''[[Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen]]'' by [[Travis McHenry]]. The book includes his complete biography, along with pictures provided by one of his former nurses. He was also featured in the [[Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen Tarot]] as the [[Page of Cups]]. | His life was an inspiration for the 2022 book ''[[Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen]]'' by [[Travis McHenry]]. The book includes his complete biography, along with pictures provided by one of his former nurses. He was also featured in the [[Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen Tarot]] as the [[Page of Cups]]. | ||
Paranormal author Maxim Furek included a chapter about Santee in his book ''Coal Region Hoodoo'' (2023). His perspective is unique because Furek interviewed Santee in the late 1970s and also attended his memorial service in 1980. | |||
Esoteric production company Oculus Alchemy produced a short documentary on Frederick Santee titled ''The Curious Tale of Dr. Frederick Lamotte Santee'' which aired on Manhattan Cable on May 7th, 2025. The film featured Travis McHenry, Maxim Furek, and some local people who knew Dr. Santee personally. | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
[[File:Santee Natal Chart.jpg|400px|thumb|[[Horoscope|Natal chart]] of Frederick Santee]] | |||
===Academic papers=== | ===Academic papers=== | ||
* "The Soul in Homer and Vergil" - ''TAPA, 61'' (1930) | * "The Soul in Homer and Vergil" - ''TAPA, 61'' (1930) | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnJxYMstFp8 Oculus Alchemy's short documentary film] | |||
* [https://search.worldcat.org/search?q=Frederick+Santee%22%22&author=Frederick+L+Santee WorldCat author listing] | * [https://search.worldcat.org/search?q=Frederick+Santee%22%22&author=Frederick+L+Santee WorldCat author listing] | ||
* [https://www.aarome.org/society-of-fellows/directory American Academy of Rome fellowship listing] | * [https://www.aarome.org/society-of-fellows/directory American Academy of Rome fellowship listing] | ||