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Aaron’s death as a legendary cloak, 177 | Aaron’s death as a legendary cloak, 177 | ||
Abba (the Father), and Aima (the Mother), 213, 214 | Abba (the Father), and Aima (the Mother), 213, 214 | ||
Abarbanel. See Abrabanel. | Abarbanel. See Abrabanel. | ||
Abel, Eugenius (1858-1889), Orphica, q. 65 fn. | Abel, Eugenius (1858-1889), Orphica, q. 65 fn. | ||
Abel: as convertible numerical symbol, 44 fn. | |||
Jesus &: Cain-Vulcain, 151 piercing of, by Cain, 151 permutation of, 188 | Abel: as convertible numerical symbol, 44 fn. Jesus &: Cain-Vulcain, 151 piercing of, by Cain, 151 permutation of, 188 | ||
Abhidharma: | |||
inner divinity in, idea, 55 | Abhidharma: inner divinity in, idea, 55 | ||
Abhijnas, rf. to supernatural powers, 434 | Abhijnas, rf. to supernatural powers, 434 | ||
Abrabanel, Isaac (1437-1508), reason for Messiah’s symbol, 153 See Bio-Bibliography. | Abrabanel, Isaac (1437-1508), reason for Messiah’s symbol, 153 See Bio-Bibliography. | ||
Abiff, Hiram (the Widow’s Son). See under Hiram Abiff. | Abiff, Hiram (the Widow’s Son). See under Hiram Abiff. | ||
Abraham [Abram] (fl. 1600? B.C.): Abrahm, resembles Brahma, | Abraham [Abram] (fl. 1600? B.C.): Abrahm, resembles Brahma, | ||
91 fn., 92 fn. | 91 fn., 92 fn. | ||
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as sun-measure, 93 | as sun-measure, 93 | ||
in wisdom book allegory, 175 | in wisdom book allegory, 175 | ||
Abraxas (the Supreme Unkown): a Gnostic Mystery name, 112-13 | Abraxas (the Supreme Unkown): a Gnostic Mystery name, 112-13 | ||
as placed in hierarchy of Basilides, 112 | as placed in hierarchy of Basilides, 112 | ||
the Sun in Egyptian Symbology, 113 fn. | the Sun in Egyptian Symbology, 113 fn. | ||
Absolute: and Infinite of Church, 51 first premise of Secret | Absolute: and Infinite of Church, 51 first premise of Secret | ||
Doctrine, 185 | Doctrine, 185 | ||
Deity not builder of | Deity not builder of | ||
Universe, 210, 216-17 no relation to anything, 212-13,216 not the highest, 375 | Universe, 210, 216-17 no relation to anything, 212-13,216 not the highest, 375 | ||
Acts: | Acts: | ||
on Simon the Magician, 52-53, 109 | on Simon the Magician, 52-53, 109 | ||
cp. to Aprocryphal Gospels, 109 | cp. to Aprocryphal Gospels, 109 | ||
on miracles of Simon, 109 first use of term “Christians”, 121 | on miracles of Simon, 109 first use of term “Christians”, 121 | ||
Acts of the Apostles, written by Seleucus, 150 | Acts of the Apostles, written by Seleucus, 150 | ||
{{Page aside|584}} | Adalbert, Bishop of Magdeburg (fl. 8th C.): {{Page aside|584}} sentenced by 2nd Roman Concilium, 105 | ||
sentenced by 2nd Roman Concilium, 105 | |||
–Alberti Parvi Lucii Libellus de Mirabilibus Naturae Arcanis, condemned as sorcery, 105 | |||
Adam(s): | |||
Adam (s): | |||
accounts on, garbled, 198-99 Arab & Sufi tradition in, 175 daughters & pyramid measures, 65 Egyptian Atum same as, 204 Fall is soul’s descent into matter, 204 | accounts on, garbled, 198-99 Arab & Sufi tradition in, 175 daughters & pyramid measures, 65 Egyptian Atum same as, 204 Fall is soul’s descent into matter, 204 | ||
in Genesis allegory, 298 given mystery book before Fall, 175 | in Genesis allegory, 298 given mystery book before Fall, 175 | ||
Kabalist narrative on secret books & successors of, 175 meaning of name, 298 and primal pair, 203 and sevenfold (Sevekh), 203 and solar dragon, 203 sons of Elohim and, 201 on the “Third Race” of, 188, 204 fn. | Kabalist narrative on secret books & successors of, 175 meaning of name, 298 and primal pair, 203 and sevenfold (Sevekh), 203 and solar dragon, 203 sons of Elohim and, 201 on the “Third Race” of, 188, 204 fn. | ||
as two creations of man, 199 | as two creations of man, 199 | ||
Adam-Kadmon: | Adam-Kadmon: | ||
in Kabalistic numerology, 44 fn., 98 | in Kabalistic numerology, 44 fn., 98 | ||
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the Divine Androgyne, 146, 198-99 | the Divine Androgyne, 146, 198-99 | ||
Brahma-the original of, 185 as the seventh creation, 199 a vehicle for manifestation, 218 born sans parents, 289 macrocosm of Pythagoras, 301-02 | Brahma-the original of, 185 as the seventh creation, 199 a vehicle for manifestation, 218 born sans parents, 289 macrocosm of Pythagoras, 301-02 | ||
Adams, J.C. (1819-1892), discoverer of Neptune, 227 | Adams, J.C. (1819-1892), discoverer of Neptune, 227 | ||
Adams Peak, sacred footprint on, 119 | Adams Peak, sacred footprint on, 119 | ||
Adept(s): | |||
Adept (s): | |||
allegory of Initiation of, 160-61, 260-65 | allegory of Initiation of, 160-61, 260-65 | ||
assimilate Deity, 255 fn., 383 | assimilate Deity, 255 fn., 383 | ||
astral body solidifies at death, 53,383 | astral body solidifies at death, 53, 383 | ||
biographies, 139, 140, 429 | biographies, 139, 140, 429 | ||
Black, in Catholic clergy, 28-29 | Black, in Catholic clergy, 28-29 | ||
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Pitris revealed to superior, 277 | Pitris revealed to superior, 277 | ||
Pre- & Post-Christian, 107, 135, 296-98 | Pre- & Post-Christian, 107, 135, 296-98 | ||
prefer their incognito, 28, 33, 298,430 | prefer their incognito, 28, 33, 298, 430 | ||
Principality after death, 166 fn. | Principality after death, 166 fn. | ||
Purified Ego & astral of, 384, 386 | Purified Ego & astral of, 384, 386 | ||
Reborn consciously, 373 & fn., 377, 383, 406 fn. | Reborn consciously, 373 & fn., 377, 383, 406 fn. {{Page aside|585}}recall of Divine state, 52 renounce Nirvapa to help humanity, 53-54, 139, 373, 386-87, 396-97, 406 fn. | ||
{{Page aside|585}} | |||
recall of Divine state, 52 renounce Nirvapa to help humanity, 53-54, 139, 373, 386-87, 396-97, 406 fn. | |||
Shamballa of, 447-48 8c fn. | Shamballa of, 447-48 8c fn. | ||
sign or mark of, 253 | sign or mark of, 253 | ||
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subject to Karma, 406 fn. thaumaturgical powers of, | subject to Karma, 406 fn. thaumaturgical powers of, | ||
107, 118 & fn., 119, 134 | 107, 118 & fn., 119, 134 | ||
& fn.,135, 300,429 transfers memory of past life, 377 | & fn.,135, 300, 429 transfers memory of past life, 377 | ||
true, never punish anyone, 31 fn. | true, never punish anyone, 31 fn. | ||
“Western paradise” of, 448 8c fn. as “Word” himself, 271 fn. | “Western paradise” of, 448 8c fn. as “Word” himself, 271 fn. | ||
worship all-pervasive Essence, 50 | worship all-pervasive Essence, 50 | ||
Yoga-power creates, 261 | Yoga-power creates, 261 | ||
AdhTshtatha, agent at work in Prakriti, 393 | AdhTshtatha, agent at work in Prakriti, 393 | ||
Adi, generic name for first men, 175 | Adi, generic name for first men, 175 | ||
Adi-Buddha: | Adi-Buddha: | ||
primeval wisdom, 371, 425, 426,458 | primeval wisdom, 371, 425, 426,458 | ||
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or Anima Mundi, 401, 425 | or Anima Mundi, 401, 425 | ||
Impersonal Idea of, 426 & fn. | Impersonal Idea of, 426 & fn. | ||
Aditi: | Aditi: | ||
compared to Sephira, 87, 190-91, 418 fn. | compared to Sephira, 87, 190-91, 418 fn. | ||
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Tibetan “Space,” cp. with, 411 & fn. | Tibetan “Space,” cp. with, 411 & fn. | ||
Rig-Veda on, 411 fn. | Rig-Veda on, 411 fn. | ||
Adonai, Adon 8c Adam, 204 | Adonai, Adon 8c Adam, 204 | ||
Adrian. See Hadrian. | Adrian. See Hadrian. | ||
Adultery, a death threat for | |||
Egyptian neophyte, 289 | Adultery, a death threat for Egyptian neophyte, 289 | ||
Aelian, Claudius (ca. 170-235 A.D.), on wisdom book given to the | |||
Egyptians, 175 | Aelian, Claudius (ca. 170-235 A.D.), on wisdom book given to the Egyptians, 175 | ||
Aeons: | Aeons: | ||
Basilides on the Seven, 112 | Basilides on the Seven, 112 | ||
8c their respective Heavens, 112 | 8c their respective Heavens, 112 | ||
as world builders or Dhyani- Chohans, 151, 162 | as world builders or Dhyani-Chohans, 151, 162 | ||
Stellar Spirits, 162 | Stellar Spirits, 162 | ||
have lost caste as Archangels, 162 | have lost caste as Archangels, 162 | ||
Christ an, 372 fn. | Christ an, 372 fn. | ||
Aesculapius, on dialogue with Hermes, 294 | Aesculapius, on dialogue with Hermes, 294 | ||
Age(s): | |||
Age (s): | |||
arrogance of modern, 5 astronomical cycles of Hindus, 357, 365-68 | arrogance of modern, 5 astronomical cycles of Hindus, 357, 365-68 | ||
on close of Iron, 355, 356-57 knowledge during the Golden, 249 | on close of Iron, 355, 356-57 knowledge during the Golden, 249 | ||
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Sibylline prophecy of Golden, 355-57 | Sibylline prophecy of Golden, 355-57 | ||
as translated in N.T., 58 & fn. | as translated in N.T., 58 & fn. | ||
Agrippa, H. Cornelius (1486-1535): Kabalistic works, rf. 95 & fn. on “time” 8c “Chance,” 98-99 Kabalah’s lore known to, 167 slandered, 278 | Agrippa, H. Cornelius (1486-1535): Kabalistic works, rf. 95 & fn. on “time” 8c “Chance,” 98-99 Kabalah’s lore known to, 167 slandered, 278 | ||
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on Hebrew letters as musical notes, 196 | on Hebrew letters as musical notes, 196 | ||
See Bio-Bibliography. | See Bio-Bibliography. | ||
Ahriman, “God of this World,” 219,340 | Ahriman, “God of this World,” 219,340 | ||
Aima (the Great Mother), in Apocalypse symbolism, 214 | Aima (the Great Mother), in Apocalypse symbolism, 214 | ||
Ain-Soph: | Ain-Soph: | ||
Semitic Parabrahman, 87, 184 185,197 | Semitic Parabrahman, 87, 184 185,197 | ||
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not Biblical Jehovah, 197 | not Biblical Jehovah, 197 | ||
the boundless, 425 | the boundless, 425 | ||
Air: | Air: | ||
Principle & ancient ideas on atoms, 420-21 | Principle & ancient ideas on atoms, 420-21 | ||
and ether, 421 | and ether, 421 | ||
Akasa: | Akasa: | ||
and Nirvana, 411 | and Nirvana, 411 | ||
as Aditi trs. as Space, 411 | as Aditi trs. as Space, 411 | ||
& Anima Mundi as Root of Life, 412 | & Anima Mundi as Root of Life, 412 | ||
Akasic, “shell” 8c light, 53 | Akasic, “shell” 8c light, 53 | ||
Alabaster, H. (d. 1884), trs. | |||
The Wheel of the Law, 449 | Alabaster, H. (d. 1884), trs. The Wheel of the Law, 449 | ||
Alaya: | Alaya: | ||
Vijnana is hidden knowledge, 423 | Vijnana is hidden knowledge, 423 | ||
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has absolute knowledge, 439 | has absolute knowledge, 439 | ||
root of all, 439 | root of all, 439 | ||
Albath: | Albath: | ||
and algath, 95 | and algath, 95 | ||
letter arrangements, 98 | letter arrangements, 98 | ||
Albumazar (805-885), on Virgin constellation, 292 fn. | Albumazar (805-885), on Virgin constellation, 292 fn. | ||
Alchemist(s): | |||
Alchemist (s): | |||
some wks. of, dangerous, 60 | some wks. of, dangerous, 60 | ||
on Deity & circle, 62 | on Deity & circle, 62 | ||
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blinds, 167-68 | blinds, 167-68 | ||
Democritus of Abdera, 298 Moses & Solomon proficient in, 298 | Democritus of Abdera, 298 Moses & Solomon proficient in, 298 | ||
Alchemy: | Alchemy: | ||
as old as man, 298 | as old as man, 298 | ||
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of Chaldaeans & Chinese, 298-99 Spiritual, has physical | of Chaldaeans & Chinese, 298-99 Spiritual, has physical | ||
counterpart, 299 | counterpart, 299 | ||
Aleph: | Aleph: | ||
as bull symbol, 207 | as bull symbol, 207 | ||
in Hebrew, 208 | in Hebrew, 208 | ||
Alesia: | Alesia: | ||
ancient city renowned for | ancient city renowned for | ||
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the Thebes of the Kelts, 294 | the Thebes of the Kelts, 294 | ||
last Druids perished at, 311 | last Druids perished at, 311 | ||
Alexander Polyhistor (ca. 35 B.C.), on Abraham’s birth, 93 fn. | Alexander Polyhistor (ca. 35 B.C.), on Abraham’s birth, 93 fn. | ||
Alexander the Great (365-323 B.C.): swept away vestiges of Asia’s | Alexander the Great (365-323 B.C.): swept away vestiges of Asia’s | ||
once pure Religion, 294 | once pure Religion, 294 | ||
& Napoleon as earthly heroes, 381 | & Napoleon as earthly heroes, 381 | ||
Alexander Severus (205-235): | |||
Alexander Severus (205-235): r., 133 | |||
revered Apollonius, 135 | revered Apollonius, 135 | ||
a Neo-Platonist, 312 | a Neo-Platonist, 312 | ||
Alhim. See Elohim. | Alhim. See Elohim. | ||
{{Page aside|587}} | Al-om-jah, title of highest Egyptian Hierophant, 288-89 | ||
Hebrew, & Genesis, 206-07 | |||
Alphabet (s): | |||
in Kabalistic symbols, 95, 102 Temura permutation, 95 fn. originate with the Gods, 97 philosophical formation of, 98 Hebrew, as an emanation, 102 of Thoth, and Tarot, 106 numerical values of letters, 181 {{Page aside|587}}Hebrew, & Genesis, 206-07 | |||
Amasis II (560? - 526 B.C.), destroyed Egypt’s priestly lineage, 297 | Amasis II (560? - 526 B.C.), destroyed Egypt’s priestly lineage, 297 | ||
Amazons, “circle dance” of the, 316 | Amazons, “circle dance” of the, 316 | ||
Ambrose, Saint (340-397): on Eastern door, 318 saw Christ as angel of the | |||
Sun, 321 | Ambrose, Saint (340-397): on Eastern door, 318 saw Christ as angel of the Sun, 321 renounced yet influenced Christianity, 13 & fn. 305 fn. school dated from Hermes, 131, 307 T.S. compared to school of, 305 Wilder on, 12, 35, 305-07 works attributed to, 13 fn.-14 fn. wrote nothing, 11 fn., 13 & fn., 312 | ||
renounced yet influenced Christianity, 13 & fn. 305 fn. | |||
school dated from Hermes, 131, 307 | Amida Sutra, tr. by Kumarajiva, 448 See Bio-Bibliography. | ||
T.S. compared to school of, 305 Wilder on, 12, 35, 305-07 works attributed to, 13 fn.-14 fn. wrote nothing, 11 fn., 13 & fn., 312 | |||
Amida Sutra, tr. by Kumarajiva, 448 | Amita-Buddha: Amida or Amitabha, 425 ff., 448 Senzar meaning, 425 Chinese trs.,of term, 425-26 applied to Sakyamuni, 425 Ain-Soph & Anima Mundi, 425 cp. with Tib. Od-pag-med, 426 & Adi-Buddhi, 426 & fn. as boundless light, 409 & fn. Western Paradise of, 448 & fn. | ||
See Bio-Bibliography. | |||
Amita-Buddha: | Ammianus, Marcellinus (330?-395): Roman History on Hindu hermits, 22 on Zoroaster & magic, 23 & fn. See Bio-Bibliography. | ||
Amida or Amitabha, 425 ff., 448 | |||
Senzar meaning, 425 | |||
Chinese trs.,of term, 425-26 applied to Sakyamuni, 425 Ain-Soph & Anima Mundi, 425 cp. with Tib. Od-pag-med, 426 & Adi-Buddhi, 426 & fn. as boundless light, 409 & fn. Western Paradise of, 448 & fn. | |||
Ammianus, Marcellinus (330?-395): Roman History on Hindu hermits, 22 | |||
on Zoroaster & magic, 23 & fn. See Bio-Bibliography. | |||
Ammonius Saccas (ca. 175-242): on Books of Thoth, 39 about Christ’s mission, 306-07 founder of Neo-Platonism, 11 fn., 12, 300, 305 | Ammonius Saccas (ca. 175-242): on Books of Thoth, 39 about Christ’s mission, 306-07 founder of Neo-Platonism, 11 fn., 12, 300, 305 | ||
called “god-taught,” 12, 13, 305, 308 | called “god-taught,” 12, 13, 305, 308 | ||
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Plotinus taught by, 13 fn. | Plotinus taught by, 13 fn. | ||
reconciled systems into one, 306-07, 308 | reconciled systems into one, 306-07, 308 | ||
Amrita, as Elixir of life, 403 | Amrita, as Elixir of life, 403 | ||
Amru [ Amr ibn-al-As] (ca. 594-664), burned Alexandrian library, 295 | |||
Amru [Amr ibn-al-As] (ca. 594-664), burned Alexandrian library, 295 | |||
Amshaspends: | Amshaspends: | ||
seven, cp. with the Elohim, 198 fn., 321 | seven, cp. with the Elohim, 198 fn., 321 | ||
church disfigured, 321-22 | church disfigured, 321-22 | ||
Amun: | Amun: | ||
as Divine Wisdom, 301 | as Divine Wisdom, 301 | ||
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Egyptian Priest Pot-, 306 | Egyptian Priest Pot-, 306 | ||
God of Wisdom, 306 | God of Wisdom, 306 | ||
Anael, regent of Venus, 315 | Anael, regent of Venus, 315 | ||
Anagamin: | Anagamin: | ||
Initiation rite of, 261-62 | Initiation rite of, 261-62 | ||
defined & cp. with Sakridagamin, 434 fn. | defined & cp. with Sakridagamin, 434 fn. | ||
Anakim, as Divine Race, 94, 314 | Anakim, as Divine Race, 94, 314 | ||
Anandamayakosa, 262 | Anandamayakosa, 262 | ||
Anastasi Papyri: | Anastasi Papyri: | ||
proves antiquity of Zodiac, 347-48 | proves antiquity of Zodiac, 347-48 | ||
St. Paul’s invocation & discourse of the, 348 | St. Paul’s invocation & discourse of the, 348 | ||
Anastasius the Sinaite (fl. 7th C.), Patrologie Grecque, on magic of Simon Magus, 119 | Anastasius the Sinaite (fl. 7th C.), Patrologie Grecque, on magic of Simon Magus, 119 | ||
See Bio-Bibliography. | See Bio-Bibliography. | ||
Anaxagoras (500-428 B.C.), persecuted by mob, 35 | Anaxagoras (500-428 B.C.), persecuted by mob, 35 | ||
{{Page aside|588}} | {{Page aside|588}} | ||
“Ancient of Days,” the, 217 | “Ancient of Days,” the, 217 | ||
Ancient Wisdom: | Ancient Wisdom: | ||
object of this book to vindicate, 2-4 | object of this book to vindicate, 2-4 | ||
Ancients, never worshipped stars or planets, 334 | Ancients, never worshipped stars or planets, 334 | ||
Androgyne, the heavenly, 187 | Androgyne, the heavenly, 187 | ||
Angel (s): | Angel (s): | ||
astrologically & esoterically, 315 fn., 328-29, 338, | astrologically & esoterically, 315 fn., 328-29, 338, 339-40 | ||
Basilides described orders of, 209 | Basilides described orders of, 209 | ||
Builders of St. Denys, 209, 210 fn. | Builders of St. Denys, 209, 210 fn. | ||
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Terrestrial, & Jesus, 160-61 | Terrestrial, & Jesus, 160-61 | ||
Vajradhara, Metatron & El-Shaddai, 403 | Vajradhara, Metatron & El-Shaddai, 403 | ||
Anima Mundi: | Anima Mundi: | ||
Universal Archaeus, 10 fn. | Universal Archaeus, 10 fn. | ||
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Akasa & Astral Light, 412 World-Soul as reflection of | Akasa & Astral Light, 412 World-Soul as reflection of | ||
Deity, 413 | Deity, 413 | ||
Annihilation: | Annihilation: | ||
Does Buddhism teach? 415-421 ancients on, 418 &: fn. | Does Buddhism teach? 415-421 ancients on, 418 &: fn. | ||
Absolute, unthinkable, 418 fn. as dispersion of matter, 420 of forms, not Spirit, 420 | Absolute, unthinkable, 418 fn. as dispersion of matter, 420 of forms, not Spirit, 420 | ||
Annunciation, trinitarian symbolism, 100 | Annunciation, trinitarian symbolism, 100 | ||
Anquetil-Duperron, Abraham H. (1731-1805) | |||
Anquetil-Duperron, Abraham H. (1731-1805): on Ferouer as pure soul, 71 fn. on Persian Dev, 71 fn. | |||
See Bio-Bibliography. | |||
d’Anselme, (n.d.), rf. 316 | –Zend-Avesta, ouvrage de Zoroastre........., 71 fn. See Bio-Bibliography. d’Anselme, (n.d.), rf. 316 | ||
Anthimes, Bishop of Antioch (3rd C.), rf. 167 | Anthimes, Bishop of Antioch (3rd C.), rf. 167 | ||
Anthony, Saint (ca. 250-350), mark of Tau borne by, 152 | Anthony, Saint (ca. 250-350), mark of Tau borne by, 152 | ||
Anthropomorphism: by the multitude, 50 Epicurus on, of the Gods, 50 fn. | |||
in Bible, 67, 205, 208-09 | Anthropomorphism: by the multitude, 50 Epicurus on, of the Gods, 50 fn. in Bible, 67, 205, 208-09 | ||
of Kabalah, 211-12 | of Kabalah, 211-12 of the “Water of Life,” 241-42 | ||
of the “Water of Life,” 241-42 | |||
Anthropos, 205 | Anthropos, 205 | ||