People, places, and concepts that appear across multiple books in the collection. Discover connections between texts.
1,484 results starting with “T”
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One of the five Platonic solids, representing the element of fire in classical and Renaissance natural philosophy.
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The ancient Greek Titaness of divine law, order, and custom, often depicted holding scales. In Neoplatonic and Renaissance literature, she symbolizes the eternal justice and the natural laws governing the cosmos.
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The science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms, which evolved significantly during the early modern period through the works of natural historians.
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Primarily referring to Noah's Ark, the vessel built to save his family from the Great Flood, or the Ark of the Covenant. Both are central symbols in biblical history and alchemy, representing preservation and the divine presence.
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A sacred structure for sacrifice or worship, frequently used as a symbol for the heart or the site of spiritual transformation in mystical texts.
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A symbolic or archetypal figure representing religious authority and the performance of sacred rites, often appearing in alchemical allegories to signify spiritual mediation.
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In Vedic astrology, the planet Jupiter is personified as Brihaspati, the divine preceptor and counselor to the gods, representing wisdom and ritual.
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The northernmost circle of latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead, serving as a vital reference in early modern astronomy, geography, and astrological medicine.
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A biblical figure from the Book of Genesis, the daughter-in-law of Judah, whose story involves themes of lineage, justice, and deception. In esoteric and mystical interpretations, such as those by Jakob Boehme, she is often discussed in the context of the genealogy of Christ and the complexities of divine providence.
A historic German city on the Moselle, significant as a Roman provincial capital and a powerful Prince-Bishopric in the Holy Roman Empire. It was a major center for ecclesiastical authority and notable for its intense witch trials in the late 16th century.
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An astrological aspect occurring when two planets are 120 degrees apart, traditionally interpreted as a harmonious and beneficial flow of energy between celestial bodies.
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A Greek astronomer and mathematician known for his 'Sphaerics,' a foundational text on the geometry of the sphere used in early modern astronomy.
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A Massagetean queen who defeated and killed Cyrus the Great, often included in lists of 'Famous Women' as a symbol of female strength and vengeance.
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A celebrated Greek musician and poet of Miletus known for his innovations in the lyre and his complex, expressive style that challenged traditional musical forms.
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A cosmological theory proposed by Anaximander suggesting an indefinite, boundless primordial substance from which all things in the universe originate.
A method of biblical interpretation in which people, events, or institutions in the Old Testament are seen as 'types' or prefigurations of the New Testament.
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Likely referring to Theodore of Edessa or Theodore the Studite, significant figures in Byzantine theology. In the context of the Philokalia, it refers to an ascetic writer whose works focus on spiritual discipline.
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The site at the foot of the Mount of Olives where Jesus underwent his agony and was arrested, frequently contemplated in mystical and devotional literature.
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A title for a sovereign ruler, often discussed in early modern political philosophy regarding the exercise of power and the maintenance of the state.
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