Nel Seicento, il tedesco “nachzehrer” e il greco “vrykolakas” sono precursori dei vampiri. Sulla loro possibile esistenza, inizia un dibattito fra eruditi e teologi.
Esotericism
The Theological and Esoteric Debate on the Existence of Vampires (17th–19th centuries). 1. Dead People Chewing in Their Graves
In the seventeenth century, the German “nachzehrer” and the Greek “vrykolakas” were precursors of vampires that started interesting theologians and scholars.
“I Got Everything from ‘The Secret Doctrine’”: Mondrian and Theosophy, a Misunderstood Relationship
Denied by some art historians, the influence of the Theosophical Society (which in turn rejected his artistic theories as too complicated) remained crucial until the Dutch painter’s last days. .
Theosophy and Modern Art: The Tragedy of Florence Fuller
The strong experiences of the Australian artist with the Theosophical Masters and her involvement in the Leadbeater case led her to spend twenty years in a psychiatric hospital.
Charmion von Wiegand’s Journey: From Theosophy to Tibetan Buddhism
The American abstract painter’s deep relationship with both Theosophy and Mondrian oriented all her life, which she concluded as a devout Buddhist.
The Precessional Transition and the Tai ji Men Case
A reading of Tai Ji Men and the Tai Ji Men case based on the “transition studies” of French author Serge Raynaud de la Ferrière.
Francesco Randone: Between Theosophy and Etruscan Dreams
The Italian ceramist, who lived in a tower within Rome’s Aurelian Walls, created occult rituals for firing ceramics with Theosophical, Etruscan, and Tolstoian elements.
Serge Raynaud de la Ferrière and the Universal Great Brotherhood
Dozens of different movements throughout the world “proceed” from the teachings of the French esoteric master: a map.
Schuré’s “The Great Initiates”: Its Influence on the Visual Arts
The French Theosophist’s esoteric ideas were crucial for the approach to spirituality of several leading Belle Époque’s artists.
Theosophy, Lucifer, and The Great Initiates: Rediscovering Édouard Schuré
The French Theosophist had an enormous influence on European philosophy, literature, and the visual arts of the Belle Époque. Yet, he is almost forgotten today.