Yes, Janet, this was my observation, which is what piqued my curiosity. He claims, though, that it actually exists and is not just a work of fiction, but all searches lead back to Coehlo. I am coming to the belief that it is indeed a fictional order. If it weren't, this would be the group to ask. Best, Amy On 12/29/05, janet ifimust <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Hmmmm... interesting. > > My original studies were in the spirituality of an admittedly slightly > earlier time - but I've never heard of this particular organisation... > which may simply mean, of course, that it's good at keeping its secrets. > But I'm interseted that googling leads me to no other sources than this > particular author, at least so far. > > Who founded the order (in 1492...?), where, and why? When was it > approved, who was its protector, etc. etc. etc. - anyone know? > > On 12/29/05, steve payton <[log in to unmask] > wrote: > > > > Google is your friend :) > > > > http://www.paulocoelho.com.br/engl/faq.shtml > > > > SteveP > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Amy Hale <[log in to unmask]> > > To: [log in to unmask] > > Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:57:43 -0500 > > Subject: Regnus Agnus Mundi > > > > > Does anyone have any information on this order which features in the > > novels > > > of Paulo Coehlo? He is apparently a member but I can't find anything > > on it > > > that isn't linked to his works. > > > > > > Best, > > > Amy > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Janet Goodall > Research Fellow > Institute of Education > University of Warwick > http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/wie/aboutus/