In looking into Alexander the great - stumbled across the concept of a "Mystery School" and Greek Mysteries.

In looking into Alexander the great - stumbled across the concept of a "Mystery School" and Greek Mysteries. Some believe that all of the great Greek Philosophy actually came from Africa and other places and was passed along through these "Mystery Schools" - here are a couple links - they might have some interesting ties

http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/mysterys/mystsch.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greco-Roman_mysteries

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleusinian_Mysteries

http://www.ancientmonks.com/mystical-order-of-neglected-knowledge/3rd-degree-masters-of-the-univers/jesus-christ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greco-Roman_mysteries