However, the European Freemasonry, which appeared in 17 and has become particularly active since the 18th century, gradually becoming a significant political and intellectual power, has declared its succession to the Templars. The Masonic community has developed numerous by Templar legends, including that they were the pioneers of the banking system. Their appeal to the Temple of Solomon has been interpreted in General for Freemasonry as the key and in the context of the overall interests of the masons exotic occult teachings.