The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Neo-pythagoreanism

Neo-Pythagoreanism is a philosophical school that emerged during the 1st century AD in Alexandria, blending elements from older pagan philosophies with ascetic practices and metaphysical speculation.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

Moderatus Of GadesPerson

Moderatus of Gades was also a core figure in Neo-Pythagoreanism, advancing its philosophical stance. Moderatus of Gades was a significant figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, influencing its teachings.

Neo-Pythagoreanism influenced the development of Neo-Platonism, sharing some thematic elements like metaphysical speculation and ascetic practices.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Neo-platonism

Neo-Pythagoreanism influenced the development of Neo-Platonism, sharing some thematic elements like metaphysical speculation and ascetic practices.

II. Neo-platonism & Aristotle

Both have a significant influence on the development of philosophical and metaphysical thought

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Apollonius Of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Eliphas Levi

Both Apollonius of Tyana and Eliphas Levi are figures associated with mystical knowledge, with significant overlap in their areas of inquiry and practices. Apollonius of Tyana, a 1st-century Greek philosopher and miracle worker, was known for his teachings on mysticism and his interactions with various religious figures. Eliphas Levi, a 19th-century French occultist and author, draws on the knowledge of Apollonius of Tyana, as evidenced by Levi's own experiments with the Ritual, suggesting a connection between their mystical approaches and practices. This connection highlights the enduring influence of ancient mystical teachings and the continued exploration of such knowledge in later historical periods. Eliphas Levi draws on the knowledge of Apollonius of Tyana, as evidenced by his experiments with the Ritual

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Apollonius Of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Magnetism

Apollonius of Tyana's theory on magnetic lucidity forms the basis of the practice of magnetism

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Apollonius Of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Crucifixion

Apollonius of Tyana's powers include understanding distant events, suggesting a connection with crucifixion symbolism.

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Apollonius Of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Ritual

Apollonius of Tyana is known to have left a theory concerning the Ritual

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Apollonius Of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Thréme

Both are associated with magical practices involving rings

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Apollonius Of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Theseus

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Apollonius Of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Count De Gabalis

Apollonius of Tyana is one of the famous figures listed by Count de Gabalis as offspring of immaculate conceptions.

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Apollonius Of Tyana

Apollonius of Tyana was a key figure in the Neo-Pythagorean school, contributing significantly to its teachings. Apollonius of Tyana is an important figure within Neo-Pythagoreanism, contributing to its development.

II. Apollonius Of Tyana & Hercules

Both are mentioned as offspring of immaculate conceptions involving humans and elementals.

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I. Neo-pythagoreanism & Neo-platonism

Neo-Pythagoreanism influenced the development of Neo-Platonism, sharing some thematic elements like metaphysical speculation and ascetic practices.

II. Neo-platonism & Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas incorporated Neo-Platonist ideas in his philosophy