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Orpheus was a mythical hero, son of King Oeagrus and the muse Calliope, to whom is attributed the invention of music as well as many of the arts and sciences of pre-hellenic Greece. He was considered father of the ancient Greek mystery religions since he was thought to have brought to Greece the sacred rites of secret worship and taught the mysteries of nature and of God.
The Orphic Theology 'first mystically and symbolically promulgated by Orpheus, [was] afterwards diseminated enigmatically through images by Pythagorus, and... scientifically unfolded by Plato' (T. Taylor, translation of Proclus' "On the Theology of Plato")
According to Proclus all of the theology of the Greeks comes from the Orphic mysteries. Not only did the scholars of the pagan world ascribe the sacred science to the Orphic tradition but so did the learned of the early Chrisitian faithful.
The Orphic Theology, as passed down through the neo-platonic tradition, is a pantheistic mystical philosophy understanding the universe as the living body of God, The One or Plato's 'The Good'. Through a series of unfoldments of deific power; being, life and intellect are articulated into the infinite universe of our experence; where, through initiation into the mysteries, Man (and woman) may awaken to that Divine source.
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Who wrote the old poem Orphic sayings?
The Orphic Hymns are a collection of poems attributed to Orpheus, a legendary figure in ancient Greek mythology. It is believed that these poems were composed over several centuries by various authors who followed the Orphic religious tradition.
What ancient religion does Orpheus come from?
Orpheus was a prophet, musician and poet. He came from the ancient Greek religion and myth. Orpheus was the founder of the Orphic mysteries and composed the Orphic Hymns.
What type of wolf is wolfoo?
He is an Anthrop orphic male wolf and a kid wolf
What has the author Vittorio D Macchioro written?
Vittorio D. Macchioro has written: 'Eraclito' 'The Orphic Ecstasy' 'From Orpheus to Paul'
What rhymes with metamorphic?
2 syllables: orphic 3 syllables: dimorphic 4 syllables: polymorphic 5 syllables: anthropomorphic
What part of speech is theology?
"Theology" is a noun.
What is called the study of religion?
Theology.
What is a theology speech?
A Theology speech is simply a speech on Theology, which is the study of God(s) and/or religion.
What has the author E O Davies written?
E. O. Davies has written: 'Theological encyclopaedia' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, Introductions, Methodology, Theology, Theology, Doctrinal 'Prolegomena to systematic theology' -- subject(s): Doctrinal Theology, Theology, Doctrinal
What phobia is the fear of theology?
Theologicophobia is the fear of theology.
What has the author Stephen I Munga written?
Stephen I. Munga has written: 'Beyond the controversy' -- subject(s): Black theology, Doctrinal Theology, Liberation theology, Theology, Doctrinal
What was the goddess of nigt nyx's dad's name?
Where she is not the child of the goddess Chaos (Air) alone, Orphic claims her the daughter of the hermaphroditic god Phanes.
