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Astral Accretions, Fate, and the Resurrection-Body: Other Subtle Bodies of Antiquity
Jan 20, 2022
Exploring other subtle-body theories in antique esoteric literature, this podcast discusses astral accretions, counterfeit spirits, resurrection-bodies, fate, Archons, and the eschatological role of the subtle body. It delves into concepts from the Hermetica, Platonists, Basilides, Origen, Gnostic texts, and more.
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- Late antique thinkers believed in astral fate influenced by stars and the existence of Gnostic Archons as superhuman beings.
- Hermeticism emphasized the acquisition of an immortal body separate from the physical, allowing individuals to overcome the limitations of the physical world.
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Astral fate and the Gnostic Archons
In this episode, the podcast explores the concepts of astral fate and the Gnostic Archons. Astral fate, according to various late antique thinkers, is influenced by the movements and powers of the stars. Some believed that fate operates only within the sub-lunary realm, while others thought it extended to the cosmos. The Gnostic Archons, mentioned in Gnostic texts, were superhuman beings aiming to trap and control humans. The term 'Archons' had multiple meanings, sometimes referring to rulers or political powers, and other times to astral evil gods. These ideas had astrological origins and were seen as prominent themes in Gnostic writings.
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