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Decretals +

The bibliography refers the reader to pp. 221-22 in BCW volume 8 (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.8)#435|8:435]][[SMW::on]]). +

Dee, John +

English mathematician and astrologer favoured by Elizabeth I, interested in calendar reform and psychic experiments. Zirkoff discusses his association with Edward Kelley and recommends W. A. Ayton's translation of Thomas Smith's ''Life of John Dee'' (1908). (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.4)#642|4:642-643]][[SMW::on]]). +

Deekshitar, Venkatesvara +

This name credited to the publications in ''The Theosophist'', [[Theosophist/Vol5|vol. 5]] (1883–1884). +

Dei termini +

The name for pillars with human heads representing Hermes, placed at cross‐roads by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Also the general name for deities presiding over boundaries and frontiers [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Deist +

One who admits the existence of a god or gods, but claims to know nothing of either and denies revelation. A Freethinker of olden times [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Del Duca, Antonio +

Sicilian priest instrumental in establishing the basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome. His correspondence concerning its foundation was preserved by Matteo Catalani (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.10)#416|10:416]][[SMW::on]]). +

Deleuze, Joseph Philippe François +

French naturalist (1753-1835), associated with the natural history museum from 1795 and its librarian from 1828. He studied animal magnetism and wrote Histoire critique du magnétisme and Instruction pratique sur le magnétisme animal. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.2)#526|2:526]][[SMW::on]]). +

Delrio M.A. - Disquisitionum magicarum libri sex +

[[Delrio, Martin Anton|M. A. Delrio]]’s work, issued in three volumes at Louvain in 1599 and repeatedly reprinted. [[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]] could not establish which edition [[Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna|H. P. Blavatsky]] used, but found the corresponding discussion in volume I of the 1599 edition, Book II, question XXVI, section 2. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Blavatsky H.P. - Animated Statues#228|BCW 7:228-229]]) +

Delrio, Martin Anton +

Author of ''Disquisitionum magicarum libri sex'', cited in the three-volume Louvain edition of 1599 and several subsequent editions. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.7)#366|7:366]][[SMW::on]]). +

Demerit +

In Occult and Buddhistic parlance, a constituent of Karma. It is through ''avidya ''or ignorance of ''vidya, ''divine illumination, that merit and demerit are produced. Once an Arhat obtains full illumination and perfect control over his personality and lower nature, he ceases to create merit and demerit [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Demeter +

The Hellenic name for the Latin Ceres, the goddess of corn and tillage. The astronomical sign, Virgo. The Eleusinian Mysteries were celebrated in her honour [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Demidov Family +

A Russian industrial family whose growing fortune was associated with N. D. Demidov and the Tula arms-making trade. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Blavatsky H.P. - The History of a Book|BCW 2:355]]) +

Demiurgic Mind +

The same as “Universal Mind”. Mahat, the first “product” of Brahmâ, or himself [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Demiurgos +

The Demiurge or Artificer; the Supernal Power which built the universe. Freemasons derive from this word their phrase of “Supreme Architect ”. With the Occultists it is the third manifested Logos, or Plato’s “second god”, the second logos being represented by him as the “Father”, the only Deity that he dared mention as an Initiate into the Mysteries [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Demjanenkowa, A. +

This name credited to the publications in ''The Theosophist'', [[Theosophist/Vol5|vol. 5]] (1883–1884). +

Demon est Deus inversus +

A Kabbalistic axiom; lit., “the devil is god reversed”; which means that there is neither evil nor good, but that the forces which create the one create the other, according to the nature of the materials they find to work upon [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Demonologia +

Treatises or Discourses upon Demons, or Gods in their dark aspects [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Demons +

According to the Kabbalah, the demons dwell in the world of Assiah, the world of matter and of the “shells”’ of the dead. They are the Klippoth. There are Seven Hells, whose demon dwellers represent the vices personified. Their prince is Samael, his female companion is Isheth Zenunim — the woman of prostitution: united in aspect, they are named “The Beast”, Chiva. [w.w.w.] [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Demosthenes +

Bibliographical references include: De corona. Loeb Classical Library (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.8)#435|8:435]][[SMW::on]]). +

Demrusch +

A Giant in the mythology of ancient Iran [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +