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The Original Question Was:
Where Does Magic Come From?

The agreed answer from the Coprnice is:
Magic comes from Khaos and Cosmos, Ethereal, Chthonic Epifáneia in that order.

[It appears that we have to use the words Khaos and Cosmos for completeness and  understanding around the world.]

Provide definitions citations and sources for:
Khaos and Cosmos, Ethereal, Chthonic and Epifáneia

    1. Khaos and Cosmos:
      • Definition: In Greek mythology, Khaos refers to the primeval state of existence, a formless void or abyss from which the universe was believed to have originated. Cosmos, on the other hand, refers to the ordered and harmonious arrangement of the universe.
      • Citation (search): “Chaos and Cosmos.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, https://www.worldhistory.org/search/?q=chaos+and+cosmos.
      • Source: Ancient History Encyclopedia is a reliable online resource that focuses on ancient history and mythology. The information provided is written by experts in the field and is well-researched.
    2. Ethereal:
      • Definition: Ethereal refers to something that is light, delicate, or heavenly in nature, often associated with the spiritual or otherworldly realms. It can also describe something that is very subtle, intangible, or transcendent.
      • Citation: “Ethereal.” Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethereal.
      • Source: Merriam-Webster is a reputable dictionary that provides definitions and explanations for various terms. It is widely used and recognized as a reliable source for understanding word meanings and usage.
    3. Chthonic:
      • Definition: Chthonic refers to things that are associated with the underworld, the realm of the dead, or the subterranean forces of the earth. It often relates to deities, spirits, or rituals that are connected to the dark and hidden aspects of existence.
      • Citation: “Chthonic.” Oxford English Dictionary, www.oed.com/view/Entry/31174.
      • Source: The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is a trusted and comprehensive resource for definitions and etymologies. It provides in-depth explanations and traces the historical usage of words, making it a reliable source for understanding word meanings.
    4. Epifáneia:
      • Definition: Epifáneia (also spelled epiphaneia) is a Greek term that translates to “manifestation” or “appearance.” In religious or spiritual contexts, it refers to a divine or supernatural revelation, an unveiling of a hidden truth, or the sudden realization of a profound insight.
      • Citation: “Epiphaneia.” Brill Online Dictionary of Religion, edited by Kocku von Stuckrad, November 2014, referenceworks.brillonline.com/entries/brill-dictionary-of-religion/epiphaneia-COM_00094.
      • Source: The Brill Online Dictionary of Religion is an authoritative and scholarly resource in the field of religious studies. It provides in-depth articles written by experts and covers a wide range of religious concepts and terminology.

Doing it myself for the Roman definitions looks like this:

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Roman definition of Khaos

Roman definition of Cosmos

Roman Definition of Ethereal

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Egyptian definition of Khaos

Japanese religious definition of chaos

Chinese religious definition of Chaos

Is This True?

Abstract
There are four different natural environments or spaces where natural and illusive magic occurs. The practice of rituals, rites and ceremonies is intended to create a visible result or a physical change in these environments, most often observed at a liminal surface or gateway. The evidence for this is readily available in the archaeological, ethnographic and anthropological studies of religion. The four words used to classify, describe and create illusive and natural magic are: Khaos, Ethereal, Chthonic and Epifáneia

Glossary and Definitions:
(1) Khaos:
The whole universe and space. The dictionary tells us that Chaos is from Latin chaos (“chaos”), from Ancient Greek χάος (kháos). The Greek word χᾰ́ος • (kháos) means the primordial state of existence, Space, air, abyss, chasm, infinite darkness. The Latin word Chaos is a borrowed Ancient Greek Word. 2021

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology William Smith, Ed.: （*Xa/os), the vacant and infinite space which existed according to the ancient cosmogonies previous to the creation of the world (lles. Thmeog. 116), and out of which the gods, men, and all things arose. A different definition of Chaos is given by Ovid (Ov. Met. 1.1, &c.), who describes it as the confused mass containing the elements of all things that were formed out of it. According to Hesiod, Chaos was the mother of Erebos and Nyx. Some of the later poets use the word Chaos in the general sense of the airy realms, of darkness, or the lower world. 1848

(2) Ethereal:
The sky above the world or anything above the surface. The dictionary tells us that Ethereal is from the Latin word aetherius (“of or pertaining to the ether, the sky, or the air or upper air; ethereal”), from Ancient Greek αἰθέριος (aithérios, “of or pertaining to the upper air; ethereal”) From the Aeneid: Cythera’s Queen gave sudden signal: from th’ ethereal dome a thunder-peal and flash of quivering

(3) Chthonic:
Below the surface of the world or below the surface. The dictionary tells us that Chthonic is from Ancient Greek χθών (khthṓn, “ground, soil”) +‎ -ic It also means Dwelling within or under the earth . See Perseus Chthonic for offering pits photos

(4) Epifáneia:
The surface of the world or simply the surface where things are revealed. Ex.: The surface (Epifáneia) where Magic from the chthonic offering pits appears as opposed to the Epifáneia (surface) where Magic from Ethereal offering burners appeared. See also Epifania the appearance of divinity.

The dictionary tells us that the associated word epiphany is a illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder and also a manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being, a synonym is called a: theophany.

In general terms any boundary or gateway between the inside of something, a thing or place and the outside is the epifáneia surface. The epifáneia is where Magic is revealed, it’s where you look for the signs of Magic in the real world and it’s also where Magic is created.

It’s a transformational boundary or a physical boundary. Examples would be: A shoreline, a cloud, the edge of the atmosphere, the outside of a candle flame, the edge (hedge) of a forest where the herbs grow. Crossing a threshold is crossing a boundary surface.

Where shadows play on the ground is also a epifáneia surface and sometimes you see and recognize shapes in the shadows. That’s why shadows scare us sometimes when our brain recognizes shapes in our peripheral vision. Crystals and mirrors, indeed crystal balls have a epifáneia where light moves through the crystal or reflects off of the mirror and sometimes we see and recognize shapes and patterns in the reflections that are not visible without looking at the mirror or crystal.

People usually ask if this is real or not and the answer is absolutely yes. Whether or not everyone sees the same thing is not the point. It’s what you believe you are seeing. Did you do a ritual and something showed itself? That’s a neat experience to see. Is it our minds that create what we are seeing? Absolutely — that’s the point — without your mind and your brain you could not see anything at all.

If you believe in Magic you will start seeing things with a Magical overlay or perspective. What you believe is happening is up to you. These epiphanies and theophanies are present and documentable in both modern and ancient reality. None of this explanation takes away anything from any religion or what you believe in whatsoever.

KMLAI gives different answers:

Yes, this is true.

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It just shows the power of the brain and the importance of the epifáneia surface.

Yes, this is true.

What it does do is open up the range of possibilities of what you can believe in and what you can explore.

Those are davinci-003 answers when you switch to Turbo model it balks So I asked it to rewrite is to be true and here you go:

Abstract There are four distinct natural environments where illusions and natural magic occur. Rituals, rites, and ceremonies are conducted to create visible results or physical changes in these environments, often observed at liminal surfaces or gateways. This evidence is readily available in archaeological, ethnographic, and anthropological studies of religion. The four words used to classify and describe illusive and natural magic are Khaos, Ethereal, Chthonic, and Epifáneia.

Glossary and Definitions: (1) Chaos: Chaos refers to the primordial state of existence, encompassing the whole universe and space. It is described as a vacant and infinite space from which everything emerged. Some later poets use Chaos to refer to the airy realms, darkness, or the lower world.

(2) Ethereal: Ethereal pertains to the sky above the world or anything above the surface. It is associated with the upper air and is often mentioned in the context of divine or supernatural phenomena.

(3) Chthonic: Chthonic refers to what lies below the surface of the world or beneath the ground. It is associated with dwelling within or under the earth.

(4) Epifáneia: Epifáneia represents the surface of the world or any surface where things are revealed. It is the boundary or gateway between the inside and outside of something, where magic is both revealed and created. Examples include shorelines, clouds, candle flames, and the edges of forests. Epifáneia surfaces are transformational and physical boundaries.

Epifáneia surfaces can be seen in shadows on the ground, where shapes and patterns may be recognized. Crystals and mirrors also have epifáneia surfaces, where light moves through or reflects off them, revealing shapes and patterns. Whether or not everyone sees the same thing is not important; what matters is what individuals believe they are seeing.

Belief in magic allows individuals to perceive the world with a magical perspective. These epiphanies and theophanies, or appearances of the divine, can be documented in both modern and ancient reality. This explanation does not undermine any religion or personal beliefs.

Provide definitions for:

Khaos, Ethereal, Chthonic, Epifáneia

      1. Khaos: In Greek mythology, Khaos (also spelled “Chaos”) refers to the primordial state of existence before the creation of the universe. It symbolizes the formless void or emptiness from which all things originated. Khaos is often depicted as a vast, dark abyss without order or structure.
      2. Ethereal: Ethereal describes something that is delicate, light, and otherworldly in nature. It is often associated with a sense of beauty or spirituality that transcends the physical realm. Ethereal things are often described as heavenly, celestial, or divine. This term is commonly used to describe ethereal music, ethereal landscapes, or a person’s ethereal beauty.
      3. Chthonic: Chthonic is an adjective used to describe things that are related to the underworld or the subterranean realm. In Greek mythology, the chthonic deities are gods or spirits that reside in the underworld, such as Hades or Persephone. The term can also be used more broadly to describe anything dark, hidden, or associated with the earth or underground.
      4. Epifáneia: Epifáneia is a Greek word that translates to “epiphany” in English. It refers to a sudden, profound realization or insight that brings about a new understanding or perspective. Epifáneia is often used to describe a moment of clarity or revelation that leads to personal growth or a deep understanding of oneself or the world. It is commonly associated with spiritual or intellectual enlightenment.

Reading list:
Madeira, Maria Odete and Gonçalves, Carlos Pedro dos Santos, Ontologies: On the Concepts of: Possibility, Possible, ‘Acaso’, Aleatorial and Chaos (September 7, 2009). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1469613 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1469613

Creation, Rationality and Autonomy: Essays on Cornelius Castoriadis. Denmark: Aarhus Universitetsforlag, 2013.

Leighton, Joseph Alexander. Man and the Cosmos: An Introduction to Metaphysics. United Kingdom: D. Appleton, 1922.

It is through conceptual thinking alone that we find in nature a regular causal succession continuous evolution ceaseless movement beneath the apparently placid surface of things in short in place of chaos cosmos an orderly world of elements in dynamic relations.

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ED Access and  Extract:

The work, according to the author’s testimony, is based on the texts of the ancient Tibetan manuscript “The Book (Stanzas) of Dzyan”, which is part of the manuscript “The Book of the Hidden Wisdom of the World” — an anthology of all occult sciences.

The first volume of the Secret Doctrine, Cosmogenesis, consists of two parts. In the first part (“cosmic evolution”) Blavatsky expounds in detail the concept of the evolution of cosmogonic systems. The manifestation of the organized universe, its structure and formation cycles are presented as a dialectical process of interaction of the cosmos with structureless Chaos. The rationale for the cosmogonic picture of the world is based on the commentary to each sloka (a metrical rhythmic phrase traditional for Indian poetry)”Dantz Dzian”. The second part (“the evolution of symbolism”) presents arguments in favor of the cosmogonic concept derived from the symbolism of ancient cultures, esoteric aspects of philosophical and religious teachings of the East and West.

The second volume – “Anthropogenesis” – contains an analysis of views on the origin and evolution of mankind. Drawing on the Dzyan Stanzas, as well as a wide range of esoteric teachings and philosophical and religious concepts, Blavatsky develops a holistic picture of the development of races and the cycles of evolution of life on Earth. The sevenfold structure of man is described, as well as an idea of the evolutionary forms of future cycles of human development. The symbolism of ancient religions became the ideological basis for establishing the spiritual essence of man and determining the ways of its spiritual evolution.

Sources

      • The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy : in 2 vol. : in 2 vol. London : Theosophical Publishing, 1888–1897.
      • R o s p e r e k l a d — The Secret Doctrine : in 2 vols. Moscow: Eksmo; Kharkiv: Folio, 2009.

Literature

      1. Cranston S. E. P. Blavatsky. Zhizn i tvorchestvo osnovatelnitsy sovremennogo teosofskogo dvizheniya [Life and work of the founder of the modern Theosophical movement]. Riga; Moscow: Ligatma Publ., 1999, 736 p.
      2. Murphy G. When the dawn comes, or The Life and Works of Elena Petrovna Blavatsky / Translated from English 2nd ed., with ed. Chelyabinsk : Arkaim Publ., 2004, 286 p.
      3. Shabanova Yu. A. Theosophy in the perspective of philosophical and socio-cultural understanding. Dnepropetrovsk : National Mining University, 2011, 141 p. (in Russian)
      4. Shabanova Yu. A. Theosophy: history and modernity. Kharkiv: Philology Panov A. N., 2016, 198 p.

Even More Reading:
https://vue.gov.ua/Гармонія_(естетика)

Vocation for this article: Dobronosova Yu. D. harmony (aesthetics) / / Big Ukrainian encyclopedia. URL: https://vue.gov.ua/Гармонія(esthetics) (accessed: 29.06.2023).

Characteristic

The concept of harmony has long been used as a musical metaphor for interpreting any system organization-the cosmos, nature, society, state, individual, etc. – by analogy with the system in music. Denotes a well-coordinated unity in diversity; related to the concepts of proportionality, measure, sub-vocality, consonance. It is an attitude to find not just a high level of orderliness, but the proper, best orderliness, the embodiment of beauty, good and good, the coincidence of the aesthetic and ethical.

In the history of world culture, it is meaningful in various aspects: as a musical and mathematical structure of the cosmos (for example, in Pythagoreanism, Platonismthe most perfect spatial and quantitative relations; A new Unity formed by a combination of various elements, natures, essences; the “golden mean”; the consistency of actions, thoughts and feelings, the ideal of the inner state of the sage, etc. postulated the existence of some Higher (Great, In advance a given) harmony, a perfect Divine order, a special (initial or highest) phase of onto-and cosmogenesis.

As a consequence, there is a distinction between mathematical, aesthetic, artistic, ethical, ontological, etc. understanding of harmony. So, mathematical-first of all, the proportionality of parts and the whole, expressed in numerical proportions. The aesthetic is focused on the knowledge of beauty, qualitative identification of the inner nature and measure of things. The artistic actualizes the principle of harmony in art and presupposes not only balance, but also mutual transitions of the tragic and the comic, the sublime and the low, etc.

Historical background

In the philosophy of the Ancient East

The concept of harmony was first conceived in the ancient East. In the Old Testament, the text of which was codified around the 5th century BC, the world (Hebrew: оולו-olam) tends towards its Creator, and evil appears as resistance to this movement.

The Vedic tradition cherished the concept of being as Lila (skt. In ancient Indian philosophy, everything that exists was interpreted as a manifestation of the universal soul; the boundaries between the existence of gods, people, animals and plants were considered changeable and disharmonious; Lila was also understood as spiritual bliss from the transcendental deeds of the gods. In the Buddhist teaching, the realization of nirvana brings not only liberation from the fetters of samsara, but also a special existence of a free spirit (close to peace).

In ancient Chinese philosophy, from the 5th-2nd century BC, the consistency of the universe, the balance of opposites, and the mutual combination of substances were fixed by the category xe. In their interpretation of music, both natural and anthropological and ethical, philosophers have resorted to the analogy of music. Confucianism emphasized the importance of sugolosya in the family and the state, the relationship between states, between man and nature. This sub-voice is practiced by the will of Heaven, which is communicated through the Son of Heaven-the Emperor. In Taoism harmony is the principle by which all opposites achieve a state of unity and interdependence; a person can achieve the ideal if he follows the principle of u-wei (non-action).

In ancient philosophy

In ancient Greek mythology, the name harmony belonged to the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite, embodied the motif of uniting the warring elements and elements, overcoming the eternal confrontation between them through love and beauty. Harmony born in opposites appeared in different guises: physical (the state of the universe), ethical (morality), political (the world between polis).

In natural philosophical plots of the origin of the world, in particular cosmogonic myths and narratives, the concept of harmony is understood as the unity and formality of the whole: cosmos (Greek: κόσμος) how the ordered material universe is opposed to chaos. The concept of harmony thus lost its primary mythological and anthropomorphic meaning and was understood as the principle of the existence of the world. The first theoretically developed doctrine of harmony belongs to the Pythagoreans. Harmony in Pythagoreanism is organically connected with the concept of number and denoted the inner connection of things and phenomena in nature. The doctrine of the “harmony of the celestial spheres”, according to which the movement of the luminaries around the central world fire gives rise to beautiful music, included elements of aesthetics in cosmology. Heraclitus of Ephesus proposed an ontological understanding of harmony, which is not created by numbers or a mixture of parts, but is a sign of the thing itself in its integrity.

In classical Greek philosophy, the aestheticization of harmony gave way to ethicization. According to Socrates, knowledge is simultaneously a carrier of good, beauty-expediency (for example, a manure basket is a beautiful object if it functions as intended, and a Golden shield is ugly if it does not correspond to it). Plato he proposed a universal understanding of harmony, suitable both for explaining the universe and the moral and spiritual life of man.: in all spheres, harmony is related to measure (everything good is beautiful, and beautiful is what is proportionate). Platonic harmony is the proportionality of parts and the whole, internal and external, the consistency of thoughts and actions. In the dialogue, “The State” called harmony the virtue of a person who is attuned to consent.

Aristotle in his treatise” physics “brought harmony closer to the concept of order, and in” Nicomachean ethics ” — with the concept of the golden mean. Harmony appeared as a reflection of a balanced, fulfilled, and therefore perfect state, the optimum between “excess” and”lack”. Aristotle’s understanding of harmony is set forth in his doctrine of entelechy.

The concept of harmony remained important throughout the entire period of ancient philosophy. Epicurians (Philodemus of Gadara) and skeptics (Sextus Empiricus), Stoics (Marcus Tullius Cicero, Marcus Aurelius) and Neoplatonists (Plotinus) turned to him. It has become an important term for music and architecture: for example, Vitruvius, in his Ten Books on Architecture, understood harmony as a proportionality, the varieties of which are proportion and eurythmy. Traditions of extrapolating the ontological understanding of harmony to the musical one and vice versa persisted until Modern times.

In medieval philosophy

The category of harmony (mostly aestheticized) is also present in the medieval worldview, which is based on the Bible. In the religious worldview, it is the aesthetic understanding of harmony that has become most popular as a figurative embodiment of the divergence between the post-Arab world and the beyond, a “reflection” of the Divine, true, eternal, perfect in the fleeting, changeable, unstable human being.

According to Gregory of Nyssa, the Harmony of the world is similar to music and is a proof of the glory of God. Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagiterecognized absolute divine beauty as the reason for the harmony of the existing. In the legacy of Augustine Aurelius, reasoning about harmony is connected with understanding the beauty of the whole world. Boethius outlined the problem of subjective perception of beauty. Thomas Aquinasinsisted that the world is a divine creation, but the secret of the wholeness of God’s purpose is hidden in the depths of corporeal things; we can only partially comprehend it through faith and reason.

In the philosophical thought of the Renaissance and Modern times

Since the Renaissance, the concept of harmony has been the subject of discussion by both artists and scientists. L. B. Alberti called harmony the law not only of art, but also of the nature of things and human life. M. Ficino defined beauty as harmony that cannot be reduced to proportions, since it is characterized by a lively, elusive grace. J. Pico della Mirandola understood harmony as the unity of the micro-and macrocosm. Arguments about harmony in the spirit of pantheism are found in J. Bruno and I. Kepler the latter revived the Pythagorean doctrine of the harmony of the spheres, supplemented it with astronomical observations, and called the laws of planetary motion a manifestation of divine harmony.

A special place in the hierarchy of philosophical concepts was given to the concept of “Harmony” by G. V. Leibniz. His name is associated with the doctrine of predestined harmony and the characterization of the actual world as “the best of all possible”. Leibniz defined harmony as the principle of existence of monads He saw in the conflict of good and evil, beauty and ugliness, pleasure and suffering, precisely the totality of diversity that makes the world purposeful and perfectly organized. For the thinker, harmony is universal and natural-inherent in organic and inorganic, physical and spiritual, connections and relationships.

In the Enlightenment culture, the emphasis was shifted from the realms of cosmology and metaphysics to the harmonious development of man. E. E. K. Shaftesbury interpreted the essence of morality as the harmony of individual and social inclinations, and recognized perfect aesthetic harmony of life as the highest ideal. J. V. Goethe called nature a great organism, in which the harmony of force and limits, freedom and measure dominates, and recognized the ideal of education as the fusion of a harmonious and free humanity. F. Schiller distinguished, along with the eternal beauty of the idea, also beauty in experience, the ideal of which is the harmony of sensual dependence and moral freedom.

I. Kant based aesthetic taste on the sense of harmony as coherence between reason and sensuality. G. V. F. Hegel considered it in a system of related aesthetic concepts: correctness, symmetry, regularity and interpreted it as a certain type of measure. According to him, harmony contains three components-internal unity, integrity and consistency (but its existence also implies disharmony).

F. Nietzsche introduced a dichotomy of the two primates of culture, which were the names of the ancient Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus: the Apollonian principle (order, plastic arts, poetry) contrasted with the Dionysian one (chaos, spontaneity, irrationality, ecstatic music and dance). He believed that in ancient culture both first-born children were harmonized in tragedy, but in Modern European art there is a dominance of Apollonian art and a tendency to dissonance (see Apollonian and Dionysian).

G. S. Skovoroda comprehended the inner spiritual harmony of the individual.

In the philosophy of the 20th and 21st centuries

The anthropological turn of modern philosophy has led to the understanding of harmony not as a metaphysical category, but primarily as a way of relating a person to the world and his existential experience and the inner integrity of the individual.

The concept of “harmony of personality” was introduced in philosophy and psychology of the 20th century. to indicate the optimal configuration of the individual and his way of life as self-actualization (A. Maslow, K. Rogers, V. Frankl, etc.). B. Russell in “education and social order” (1932) argued that the pleasure of life requires two types of harmony: internal harmony of the intellect, emotions and will, and external harmony with the will of others. J. Dewey (“art as experience”; 1934) argued that this category can only be applied to characterize human experience. (“Essay on Man”; 1945) called aesthetic harmony the result of a dynamic balance of polar forces, which characterizes not reality, but the result of the artist’s artistic experience. S. Lalo considered “harmony” to be the core category of aesthetics and distinguished its three varieties-achieved, sought and lost (achieved corresponds to the beautiful, grandiose and refined; sought-sublime tragic and dramatic, lost — wit, comic and humor). A. N. Whitehead considered beauty as a unity of harmony and disharmony. T. Adorno (“Theory of Aesthetics”; 1970) argued that the principle of harmony works even where art unconditionally obeys the dictates of inspiration.

There were also critical approaches: for example, B. Croce considered this category (along with other categories of aesthetics) to be a pseudo-concept devoid of philosophical content; T. Munro (1897-1974; USA) emphasized its excessive abstractness in the mainstream of naturalistic aesthetics.

In aesthetics, postmodern harmony is understood in connection with plurality and instability as something that appears and disappears. W. Welsch (born 1946, Germany) emphasizes that without multiplicity, there is no unity. The beauty of dissonances becomes the norm, so harmony is thought of as disharmonic, and the system combines chaos and cosmos into chaosmos, which can be seen in the reconstruction of Zh. Derrida, in the understanding of temptation in Zh. Baudrillard or an open work in U. Eco.

Meaning

In the most general sense, the category of harmony denotes the optimal correspondence of diversity and partial-whole, organic internal proportionality, tending to perfection. It acts as a qualitative characteristic of the aesthetic ideal, a criterion for aesthetic evaluation. It can indicate an unattainable perfection or an achievable ideal (in art).

The category is actively used not only in aesthetics, ethics, ontology and social philosophy, but also in psychology (harmony of personality, Harmony of interpersonal relations).

Quotes

“Harmony is consonance, consonance is agreement, and agreement between uncoordinated principles, as long as they are separated, is impossible. What is divided and uncoordinated cannot be made harmonious.”

Adorno T. teoriya estetiki [Theory of aesthetics]. Kiev: Osnovy Publ., 2002, p. 215.

“If there is no harmony now, it is because harmony was once false”

Plato. Pir / Translated from ancient Greek by U. Golovach / / Dukh i bukva. 2002. No. 9-10. P. 382.

https://vue.gov.ua/Александрійська_школа_античної_філософії

Characteristic

Neo-Platonism of the philosophical school was distinguished by its moderation and close connection with Christianity, primarily by the theological studies of the Alexandrian Catechetical School. A number of philosophers (Synesius, John Philoponus, Stephen of Byzantium) later became Christians; Hermias and David Anachtos were attracted to Christianity.

At the same time, the Alexandrian School was dominated by the desire to reconcile conflicting philosophical systems. Combining Eastern Theosophy with Greek dialectic, the Neo-Platonists reflected the ideological struggle of ancient civilization with Christianity. The ideas developed in the school influenced the understanding of the Christian faith in Egypt. As a result of the fusion of Eastern ideas with Christian teaching, some branches of Gnosticism were formed, and the most famous teachers of the Christian catechetical school were imbued with the spirit of Gnostic philosophy.

Thanks to the connection of philosophical and theological ideas in the school, the tradition of Hellenistic philosophy and exegesis was continued in Constantinople.

Literature

      1. Westerink L. G. Texts and Studies in Neoplatonizm and Byzantine Literature. Amsterdam: A.M. Hakkert, 1980. 383 p.
      2. Mozgovoy I. P. Neoplatonism and Christianity. Sumy: Kazatsky Val Publ., 1997, 216 P.
      3. Mozgovoy I. P. Neoplatonism and patristics, or light in the twilight of a great civilization. Sums: State Higher Educational Institution “UABS NBU”, 2009. 471 p.
      4. The Alexandrian School in the History of Philosophical and Theological Thought. Moscow: KomKniga Publ., 2011.1008 p.
      5. Gegel G. V. F. Lectures on the history of philosophy. Moscow: EKSMO Publ., 2016, 256 p.

Author of Vue

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KMLAI’s | “Looser” Working Definition of Magic

 

I have been thinking about language models in the spirit of animatronics — what would you ask a wax model for instance. So as a experiment I had KMLAI rewrite the Definition of Magic, cocantated the answers and edited it to fit where the subject was last left off. It turned into what you see below.

It’s interesting but it has the content and the context to work with like a supervisor editor. Funny thing is it worked, so given all the data collected in 2015 that’s humming around in the background — the concepts actually still work even in an AI Dream Land. Check it out,.. from my web haus to yours.

Love to All
–George

Note: I don’t personally say it exactly like this but it’s a probably an overview of what’s in the popular consciousness  represented by the Open AI language model. It’s something to think about how a second Zeitgeist from the texts of years ago is created and used in today’s world.  All AI text Is Colored and Indented:


Magic comes from different realms and aspects of existence, including Khaos and Cosmos, Ethereal, Chthonic, and Epifáneia. (1) Khaos represents the primordial state of existence before creation, where the raw potential and energy of the universe existed in an unformed and indistinguishable state. Cosmos, on the other hand, refers to the ordered and structured universe that emerged from this Khaos. [True]

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Five Worlds of Magic or Four?

“Magic is never totally scientifically explainable, but science has always been, at one time or another, considered magic.”
– Anton LaVey

Might as well ask the KMLAI to “Describe Natural Philosophy”:

Natural philosophy, also known as philosophy of nature, is a branch of philosophy that deals with the study of nature and the physical world. It seeks to understand the laws and principles that govern the natural world and explores its structure, properties, and behavior.

Natural philosophy encompasses various fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology. It involves the use of empirical observation and experimentation to develop hypotheses and theories about the natural world.

Historically, natural philosophy was a term used to describe the study of the natural world before the development of modern science. It was concerned with questions about the nature of reality, the origins of the universe, and the relationship between matter and energy.

Today, natural philosophy continues to play an important role in scientific inquiry. It provides a philosophical foundation for scientific research and helps scientists to develop a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Do psychology and natural philosophy dovetail?

Psychology and natural philosophy have intersected and influenced each other throughout history. Natural philosophy, which is now known as science, was one of the earliest fields to investigate the human mind and behavior. Many of the earliest philosophers, such as Aristotle and Plato, wrote about the human psyche and behavior.

Psychology as a formal scientific discipline emerged during the late 19th century, and it drew heavily from natural philosophy and other scientific fields. Today, psychology continues to be influenced by natural philosophy, particularly in areas such as cognitive science, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology.

The question becomes how much does the Epicurean Atomist Philosophy really pertain to different studies and the answer is that it describes the natural world before science was invented so of course there are connections in surprising places.

“The Realms of Magic” and Science are intertwined all the time. It’s only when we use “Philosophy” that we begin to dream our world together. Most religions have Natural Philosophy built into them in some form or another and the keys to showing us how all this works was given to us 2500 years ago and even earlier in some other religions.

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Five Worlds of Magic or Four?

Khaos and Cosmos, Ethereal, Chthonic, Epifáneia

It’s the current question, are there four worlds or five?

The first word is a proto state, it could be a singularity, it’s supposed to be a uniform state before night emerged from amorphous — Khaos is “a state without form” before Cosmos. The objects in Cosmos have names, they move around up there and some of their names are the same as the ancient G-d’s. Once it emerges, you name it and give it order, it’s not in the state of Khaos, it has a place in Cosmos. [Universe]

Does that mean it’s a separate realm or world? OR is this a search with science to find the origin of everything we can see, hear touch or taste in the universe? [Ouch]

Let’s turn back to Magic:
If something happens only one time in Khaos and Cosmos or any of the realms of Magic — just one single time: Is it Magic? or is there a complete scientific explanation of the event?

Remember it’s only one single time. What are the odds of it happening again? What caused this one event? Can you figure out from what you know in the scientific world, what scientific facts led to it? Does it even make sense to try to figure out what happened at the Liminal [threshold] or did it just appear on the Epifáneia? [Revealing Surface]

I believe in something called Magic.

I believe the probabilistic odds are not sometimes not calculable and I believe it’s part of our natural world. I believe it’s actually a kind of a force that we have not fully defined yet but you can see the result — when it happens and it usually can be seen on a Epifáneia surface. Scientists don’t disagree with it.

I believe Anton was right:

WHEN we create magic we are choosing to use a viewpoint of the world — using our own minds — creating order from Khaos AND sometimes WHEN we don’t know what caused or created something — in the exploration of the unknowable all around us every day — we call it Magic.

Does that help explain it?
Magic is not a bad word.

–G


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I think we are going to try to turn off the links function because of the fluid nature of sites on the internet about 50% of the links are present with the others being missing pages. It helps to have a starting point of course but the datasets have been collecting for years now in Open AI founded in 2015. This is the text-davinci-003 model currently with content awareness but no vector memory.

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AI Conversation about Four Worlds of Magic on Legitimus

An AI Conversation about Four Worlds of Magic on Legitimus

Q: Four Worlds of Magic?

A: Great question! The Four Worlds of Magic refer to the four realms of the universe that exist simultaneously. They are the [Khaos] Chaos, the Ethereal, the Chthonic, and the Epifáneia. The Khaos realm is the mysterious and unpredictable realm of the unknown, while the Ethereal realm is the realm of the divine and the illusory. The Chthonic realm is the realm of the material and the tangible, while the Epifáneia realm is the realm of the spiritual and the intangible. The four realms all have their own unique characteristics and each play an important role in the practice of magic and the development of the spiritual path.

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The Four Worlds of Magic are: Chaos, Ethereal, Chthonic, Epifáneia

From the Intro Page:

Four Worlds of Magic: Introduction

Q: Four Worlds of Magic Introduction?

A: Great question! The four worlds of magic are Khaos, Ethereal, Chthonic and Epifáneia. These worlds represent different natural environments that contain both illusive and natural magic. Rituals, rites and ceremonies are used to create visible results or physical changes in these environments. Each world has its own unique gifts to offer, from the liminal transition zone of the ocean meeting the shore, to the depths of the earth. Together, these four worlds form the basis of almost all religions on Earth and provide a safe way to organize and deal with reality.

User: Epifáneia?

AI: Epifáneia is one of the four worlds of magic. It is the realm of visible results and physical changes, which is characterized by the power of observation and the presence of miracles. It is where we can see, feel, hear, smell and taste with all of our conscious and unconscious senses. Epifáneia is often associated with the concepts of Divine intervention and the potential of the unknown.

User: Khaos?
AI: Khaos is one of the four worlds of magic. It is the realm of possibility, potential, ideas and imagination. It is the birthplace of all new creations and is often associated with the concepts of Chance and Randomness. It is also the realm of chaos and disorder, where anything is possible and nothing is certain.
User: Ethereal?

AI: Ethereal is one of the four worlds of magic. It is the realm of the intangible and the unseen, of feelings, thoughts and emotions. It is characterized by the power of belief and the potential for transformation. It is often associated with the concepts of Spirituality and Mysticism.

User: Chthonic?
AI: Chthonic is one of the four worlds of magic. It is the realm of the past, of ancestral knowledge and the subconscious. It is often associated with the concepts of Memory and Tradition. It is the realm of the subconscious and the unseen, of the hidden and the hidden. Chthonic is a powerful and mysterious world that can be tapped into for guidance and wisdom.
User: Four Worlds of Magic, God?
AI: The Four Worlds of Magic are not necessarily connected with any particular faith, religion or belief system. While some people may view these four worlds as being connected to their faith or beliefs, the four worlds are more related to the concept of Magic and the natural philosophical concept of observing, describing and creating Magic with or in almost all the religions of the world. Magic is an intangible concept that is often associated with belief and transformation, and the four worlds help to classify, define and create Magic.
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Guest: Where are deities from?
AI: The origins of deities vary depending on the culture and religion. In many polytheistic religions, deities are believed to be anthropomorphic beings with supernatural powers who are worshiped as a form of divine power. In some religions, such as Hinduism, deities are believed to be manifestations of a single divine power or consciousness. In other religions, such as Christianity and Islam, there is only one deity who is believed to have created and governs the universe. In general, the concept of deities is deeply rooted in the human need to explain the mysteries of the natural world, to seek guidance and protection, and to find meaning and purpose in life.
Guest: What is Magic?
AI: Magic is a term used to describe various practices, beliefs, and spiritual traditions that involve the use of supernatural powers or forces to achieve a desired outcome. It is often associated with the esoteric or occult, and is believed to involve the manipulation of energy and forces beyond the physical realm. Magic can take many forms, including spell-casting, divination, ritual worship, meditation, and the use of charms and talismans. In some traditions, magic is seen as a way to connect with the divine, while in others it is believed to be a way to tap into one’s own personal power or energy. However, it is important to note that the concept of magic and its practices vary widely across cultures and religions, and may hold different meanings and beliefs depending on the context in which it is used.
Guest: Christian Magic?
AI: Christian magic, also known as Christian mysticism or Christian occultism, is a system of magical practices and beliefs that are rooted in Christian religious and mystical traditions. Christian magic draws upon the teachings of the Bible, as well as various mystical and esoteric Christian traditions, such as Gnosticism and Hermeticism. Christian magic practitioners believe in the power of prayer, meditation, and ritual to connect with the divine and affect change in the physical world. Some practitioners may also use amulets or talismans, such as the Christian cross or images of saints, to aid in their magical practices. However, it is important to note that not all Christians believe in or practice magic, and some religious authorities may view it as incompatible with Christian doctrine. Additionally, the use of magic or the occult is often viewed with suspicion or outright condemnation by certain Christian denominations.
Guest: Jewish Magic?
AI: Jewish magic, also known as kabbalistic or mystical magic, is a system of magical practices and beliefs that are rooted in Jewish religious and mystical traditions. Jewish magic is based on the teachings of Kabbalah, a mystical branch of Judaism that explores the nature of the divine and the spiritual universe. Kabbalistic practitioners believe that the universe is made up of ten interconnected spheres, or sefirot, through which divine energy flows. Through the use of various magical practices and rituals, such as meditation, prayer, and the use of amulets and talismans, Kabbalistic practitioners seek to connect with this divine energy and affect change in the physical world. Jewish magic has a long history, dating back to ancient times, and has been practiced by Jewish mystics and scholars for centuries. However, it is important to note that Jewish magic is not a mainstream practice in Judaism, and some rabbis and religious authorities have frowned upon or even prohibited its use.
Guest: Christian Magic?
AI: Christian magic, also known as Christian mysticism or Christian occultism, is a system of magical practices and beliefs that are rooted in Christian religious and mystical traditions. Christian magic draws upon the teachings of the Bible, as well as various mystical and esoteric Christian traditions, such as Gnosticism and Hermeticism. Christian magic practitioners believe in the power of prayer, meditation, and ritual to connect with the divine and affect change in the physical world. Some practitioners may also use amulets or talismans, such as the Christian cross or images of saints, to aid in their magical practices. However, it is important to note that not all Christians believe in or practice magic, and some religious authorities may view it as incompatible with Christian doctrine. Additionally, the use of magic or the occult is often viewed with suspicion or outright condemnation by certain Christian denominations.
Guest: Islamic Magic?
AI: Islamic magic, also known as Islamic mysticism or Islamic occultism, is a system of magical practices and beliefs that are rooted in Islamic religious and mystical traditions. Islamic magic draws upon the teachings of the Quran, as well as various mystical and esoteric Islamic traditions, such as Sufism and Islamic astrology. Islamic magic practitioners believe in the power of prayer, meditation, and ritual to connect with the divine and affect change in the physical world. Some practitioners may also use amulets or talismans, such as verses from the Quran, to aid in their magical practices. However, it is important to note that not all Muslims believe in or practice magic, and some religious authorities may view it as incompatible with Islamic doctrine. Additionally, the use of magic or the occult is often viewed with suspicion or outright condemnation by certain Islamic sects.
Guest: Buddhist Magic?
AI: Buddhist magic, also known as Buddhist occultism or Buddhist mysticism, is a system of magical practices and beliefs that are rooted in Buddhist religious and mystical traditions. Buddhist magic draws upon the teachings of the Buddha, as well as various mystical and esoteric Buddhist traditions, such as Tantra and Vajrayana. Buddhist magic practitioners believe in the power of meditation, visualization, and ritual to connect with the divine and affect change in the physical world. Some practitioners may also use amulets or talismans, such as prayer beads or images of Buddha or other deities, to aid in their magical practices. However, it is important to note that not all Buddhists believe in or practice magic, and some religious authorities may view it as incompatible with Buddhist doctrine. Additionally, the use of magic or the occult is often viewed with suspicion or outright condemnation by certain Buddhist sects.
If I ask it on the section opener page it will give a different result because it is context aware, it helps you to broaden your understanding with commonly acceptable terms.
User: Buddhist Magic?
AI: As an AI assistant, I can tell you that Buddhism is a philosophy and religion that does not rely on magic or supernatural powers. Instead, it focuses on mindfulness, self-awareness, and compassionate action as pathways to inner peace and enlightenment. However, there are some cultural practices and rituals associated with Buddhism that may involve the use of objects, such as statues or prayer beads, or the recitation of chants or mantras, which are believed to have spiritual significance. Is there anything more specific you would like me to help with?
User: Jewish Magic?
AI: Jewish magic, also known as Kabbalistic or Jewish mysticism, is a branch of Jewish tradition that involves the use of mystical practices, including the recitation of incantations, the use of amulets and talismans, and the invocation of divine names, to achieve spiritual or material goals. These practices are often based on the belief that certain words, symbols, or actions have the power to influence the spiritual realm and bring about desired outcomes. However, it is important to note that these practices are not universally accepted within the Jewish community and some view them as controversial or even forbidden.
User: Islamic Magic?
AI: As an AI assistant, I can tell you that the use of magic, or “sihr” in Arabic, is generally considered forbidden in Islam. Islamic teachings emphasize the belief in one God and the power of prayer and good deeds to bring about positive change. However, there are some cultural practices and rituals associated with Islam that may involve the use of talismans or the recitation of prayers or verses from the Quran, which are believed to have spiritual significance. It is important to note that these practices should not be confused with the use of magic, which is considered to be a form of deception and is therefore strongly discouraged in Islamic teachings.
User: Christian Magic?
AI: As an AI assistant, I can tell you that magic is generally not considered an acceptable practice in Christian teachings, as it is viewed as an attempt to manipulate or control the supernatural realm for personal gain. Instead, Christian teachings emphasize the power of prayer, faith, and good works as ways to connect with God and bring about positive change. However, there are some cultural practices and traditions associated with Christianity that may involve the use of objects, such as crosses or holy water, or the recitation of prayers or hymns, which are believed to have spiritual significance. It is important to note that these practices should not be confused with magic, which is generally viewed as incompatible with Christian beliefs.
AFN
–G

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