The Augoeides & The Abyss

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Original post: Mmothra

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[QUOTE] The Augoeides & The Abyss
posted by lvx23 @ 3:38 am
This is an attempt to present some of the main elements of western esoterica with a particular focus on Aleister Crowleyâ??s system of Thelema. It is only a topical overview and in no way constitutes a full discourse on the subject. Everything is open to interpretation and different schools may have different opinions of the specifics, but Iâ??ve tried to stick to the authorities and canonical interpretations. ""For example, in Thelema the Oath of the Abyss has a very specific meaning within the context of the initiatory system of grades, even though it may be regarded as a common psychological motif present in many systems. Furthermore, the path I will outline is only one version of the universal path towards illumination presented throughout the world in diverse myths and rites. It is by no means the â??rightâ?Â