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Western esotericism
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The list Western esotericism includes
Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola, Unilalianism, Energy (esotericism) and Western esotericism.
The list consists of 34 members
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Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola
Italian Renaissance philosopher (1463–1494)
Overview: Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (, Latin: Johannes Picus de Mirandula; 24 February 1463 – 17 November 1494) was an Italian Renaissance nobleman and philosopher. He is famed for the events of 1486, when ...Date of birth: 24 February 1463Date of death: 17 November 1494Age: 31 (age at death)Nationality: ItalianOccupation: Philosopher
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Occult
Knowledge of the hidden or the paranormalOverview: The occult (from Latin: occultus, lit. 'hidden' or 'secret') is a category of esoteric or supernatural beliefs and practices which generally fall outside the scope of organized religion and science ... 0
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Neoplatonism
Strand of Platonic philosophy that emerged in the 3rd century AD
Overview: Neoplatonism is a version of Platonic philosophy that emerged in the 3rd century AD against the background of Hellenistic philosophy and religion. The term does not encapsulate a set of ideas as much as ... 0
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New Age
Spiritual or religious beliefs and practices that developed in Western nations during the 1970s
Overview: New Age is a range of spiritual or religious practices and beliefs which rapidly grew in Western society during the early 1970s. Its highly eclectic and unsystematic structure makes a precise definition ... 0
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Giuliano Kremmerz
Italian alchemist
Overview: Giuliano M. Kremmerz (1861–1930) born Ciro Formisano, was an Italian alchemist working within the tradition of hermeticism. In 1896, Kremmerz founded the Confraternita Terapeutica e Magica di Myriam ( ...Date of death: 1930Nationality: ItalianOccupation: Scientist 0
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Alessandro Cagliostro
Italian occultist (1743–1795)
Overview: Count Alessandro di Cagliostro (, 2 June 1743 – 26 August 1795) was the alias of the Italian occultist Giuseppe Balsamo (in French usually referred to as Joseph Balsamo).Date of birth: 2 June 1743Date of death: 26 August 1795Age: 52 (age at death)Nationality: ItalianOccupation: Scientist 0
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Fulcanelli
French alchemist and esoteric authorOverview: Fulcanelli (fl. 1920s) was the name used by a French alchemist and esoteric author, whose identity is still debated. The name Fulcanelli seems to be a play on words: Vulcan, the ancient Roman god of fire ...Nationality: FrenchOccupation: WriterGender: Male 0
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Unilalianism
internet-based, satifical art and aesthetic movementOverview: Unilalianism (/junɨˈleɪ.li.ən.ɪzəm/), better known as Unilalia is a portmanteau combining the Latin unus with the ancient Greek laliá – together, this word is translated loosely into "one tongue [lang ... 0
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Perennial philosophy
15th-century philosophical idea that views all religious traditions as sharing a single truth or origin
Overview: The perennial philosophy (Latin: philosophia perennis), also referred to as perennialism and perennial wisdom, is a school of thought in philosophy and spirituality that posits that the recurrence of common ... 0
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Ceremonial magic
disciplines of occultism or esotericism that are involved with magic rituals
Overview: Ceremonial magic (also known as magick, ritual magic, high magic or learned magic) encompasses a wide variety of rituals of magic. The works included are characterized by ceremony and numerous requisite ... 0
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New Thought
religious movement emphasizing accessible divine power, positive thinking, and faith healingOverview: The New Thought movement (also Higher Thought) is a new religious movement that coalesced in the United States in the early 19th century. New Thought was seen by its adherents as succeeding "ancient t ... 0
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Hermeticism
tradition based primarily upon writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus
Overview: Hermeticism, or Hermetism, is a philosophical and religious tradition rooted in the teachings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a syncretic figure combining elements of the Greek god Hermes and the E ... 0
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Thelema
occult philosophy developed by Aleister Crowley
Overview: Thelema is a Western esoteric and occult social or spiritual philosophy and a new religious movement founded in the early 1900s by Aleister Crowley (1875–1947), an English writer, mystic, occultist, and ... 0
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Grimoire
book of magic spells, invocations and talismans
Overview: A grimoire (also known as a book of spells, magic book, or a spellbook) is a textbook of magic, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets, how to perform ... 0
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Theosophy (Blavatskian)
religion founded by Helena Blavatsky
Overview: Theosophy is an organization established in the United States in the late 19th century period. Founded primarily by the Russian Helena Blavatsky and based largely on her writings, it draws heavily from ... 0
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Western esotericism
Range of related philosophical ideas and movements that have developed in the Western world
Overview: Western esotericism, also known as Western mystery tradition, is a term scholars use to classify a wide range of loosely related ideas and movements that developed within Western society. These ideas and ... 0
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Alchemy
Ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition
Overview: Alchemy (from the Arabic word al-kīmīā, الكیمیاء) is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practised in China, India, the Muslim world ... 0
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Kabbalah
Esoteric method, discipline, and school of thought of Judaism
Overview: Kabbalah or Qabalah (kə-BAH-lə, KAB-ə-lə; Hebrew: קַבָּלָה, Qabbālā, 'reception, tradition') is an esoteric method, discipline and school of thought in Jewish mysticism. It forms the foundation ... 0
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Gemistus Pletho
Late Byzantine Greek philosopher
Overview: Georgius Gemistus Pletho (Greek: Γεώργιος Γεμιστός Πλήθων; c./1360 – 1452/1454) was one of the most renowned philosophers of the late Byzantine era. He was a chief pioneer of the revival of Greek scho ...Date of birth: 1355Date of death: 1452Age: 96 (age at death)Nationality: GreekOccupation: Philosopher 0
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Carpocratians (Gnostic sect)
Gnostic-platonic early Christian heretic sectOverview: The Carpocratians (Greek: Καρποκρατιανοὶ) was a Gnostic sect partially based on Platonism that was established in the 2nd century AD and existed until the 6th. It was named after Carpocrates of Alexandria ... 0
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